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   To be honest, you will grow out of almost all boats except the laser, where you can simply keep changing the rig.  However, the problem with the laser, especially at your age and weight, is that the hull is very heavy and could cause damage to your still growing spine.  

You would be better off to buy a boat that suits you now but that you can guarantee will have a good second hand value in a short period of time when you need to change it.  I had that in mind when I recommended the Teeny, because it does appear to be a growing class in Germany, so you should be able to sell it on when you need to and then maybe think about something bigger.

Unfortunately sailing is like that for the young - you can't really get a class and stick with it.  You would have the same trouble with the RS Feva.  You might well be able to stay in a 420 for longer and there are plenty of those around you.

And of course once you reach a decent height and weight you'll be buying a contender - really popular in Germany, with lots of good German builders and sailors - including the World Youth champion!

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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Feb 09 at 9:48am
	To be honest, you will grow out of almost all boats except the laser, where you can simply keep changing the rig. However, the problem with the laser, especially at your age and weight, is that the hull is very heavy and could cause damage to your still growing spine. You would be better off to buy a boat that suits you now but that you can guarantee will have a good second hand value in a short period of time when you need to change it. I had that in mind when I recommended the Teeny, because it does appear to be a growing class in Germany, so you should be able to sell it on when you need to and then maybe think about something bigger. Unfortunately sailing is like that for the young - you can't really get a class and stick with it. You would have the same trouble with the RS Feva. You might well be able to stay in a 420 for longer and there are plenty of those around you. And of course once you reach a decent height and weight you'll be buying a contender - really popular in Germany, with lots of good German builders and sailors - including the World Youth champion!
	the same, but different...

desteve1 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 23 Feb 09 Location: cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote desteve1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Feb 09 at 1:25pm
	im going to sail vaurien in the summer so ill try those out

desteve1 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 23 Feb 09 Location: cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote desteve1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 09 at 2:24pm
	would you recomend the same if i was to live in england
	laser 81188 (looking for a name)

ham4sand Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jul 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 452	Post Options Post Reply Quote ham4sand Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 09 at 2:29pm
	you sed u sailed a laser 2... did u trapeze? if so... consider a laser vago with the small sails... i sailed mine trapeze single-handed at 12...and i thgink there are a few about in germany... brilliant starter boat edit: if u also buy the xd sails u can take mates out for a blast which is awesome fun :) also u wont grow out of it anytime soon... a friend still sails my old one now iv got a cherub and manages to trapeze with the xd rig at about 90kg Edited by ham4sand
	John Hamilton cherub 2645 - cheese before bedtime cherub 3209 - anatidaephobia laser 176847 - kiss this

tack'ho Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote tack'ho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 09 at 6:33pm
	errrrrrrr.....Europe...big in errrr Europe. Probably a little bit powerful at the moment even with a green band mast but you should grow into it soon enough. And still way better sutited than a Laser; and by buying and selling masts and sails as you grow, it'll grow with you.
	I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!