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Laser xd rigging instructions.
If you have a laser xd please refer to the included xd instructions in your xd kit for instructions on xd specifi c components and rigging.
Now you can go for a sail.
How to rig a laser sailboat in 5 easy steps step 1 sail and mast assembly lay the sail out flat then put the upper mast and lower mast together the upper mast and boom are the same for std radial and 4 7 rigs it is a good idea to wrap a piece of rigging tape around the top of the upper mast as shown.
Ibm laser sail number 161 620.
Step 2 rigging the laser outhaul inhaul and clew.
Vectran 12 is a 12 strand braided rope utilizing fibers made from liquid crystal polymer which give it a very high strength to weight ratio.
If you re thinking of upgrading your laser from a classic rig to an xd rig then you ve come to the right place.
Experienced sailors may have their own variations on the above this is fine as long as the boat is left.
Its easier to rig the boom on the ground.
Laser xd rigging instructions.
Do this closer to the boom cleat so there is a low amount of tension on the inhaul elastic.
But for now this is enough to sail the laser.
Laser xd 4 7 the next step after the optimist.
Recognized as a youth class across the world the 4 7 is a great entry to the community of laser sailing.
Throughout the xd system.
Please note that in our eff ort for continuous improvement the exact color and spec of laser parts may vary from those.
Do not change the rigging you will waste other people s time putting it straight again.
Th e strands are formed to produce a solid plaited rope with a squarer profile.
The 4 7 is the next step into competitive sailing after the optimist.
Attach the clew strap pull it all the way thru the clew as shown then pull the end through the ring and fasten in to place around the inhaul elastic.
Steve cockerill of rooster sailing demonstrates the installation of the rooster booster harken outhaul for the laser 1 dinghy.
This is just the standard rig for a laser 1 if you re really keen you can get the xd rig with all it s multi purchase control lines or you can do a hybrid version yourself and make your own multi purchase control lines.
Th ey are balanced to distribute the loads equally resist kinking and work well around turning blocks.
Here are sailing chandlery we are laser performance authorised dealers and can provide you with all the help and support you need to upgrade your boat with a new laser xd kit.
Th is is a comprehensive rigging guide for the standard and race confi gured laser.
Featuring the famous clew stra.
