How can I pick the right Laser for me?

Question

I have been thinking about getting a laser, and I dont know much about them.

I am lightweight and have lots of sailing experiance.

Things I need to know is;

-What sort of hull am I looking for? fiberglass? and are there restrictions to the type of hull used?

-2nd hand? or new?

-Battons, glass? foam?

-Sail's, nielon?

All information and links to laser websites regarding information on the rigging and sailing of a laser will be greatly apprechiated! (note I can allredy sail a laser and very well.)

Answer 1

I believe all Laser's are made from a plastic/fiberglass composite.

You are going to save a lot of money buying second hand, and quality second hand. You can always put a new sail on it.

The Laser is a single handed boat, and the Laser II can be sailed single handed if you don't mind cleating the jib. But a second hand there can help with the jib and with the chute if you decide to fly one.

Batens are again a composite and will come with the sail.

Sails are made from many different materials depending on quality and how much you want to pay.

Here's the Intl Laser Association, North America

http://www.laser.org/

Enjoy and have fun.