How to Rig a Laser

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  • A quick guide to rigging your Laser sailboat with the pros at West Coast Sailing. In this video we're using our Laser Race Line Kit, which has every line you need to rig a Laser using upgraded hardware (vang, cunningham, and outhaul).
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    Rigging demonstration by Philip Krug. Video by Kyle Martin.

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  • @_Balian_
    @_Balian_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    THANKS! I started sailing with a very shabby Laser in a sailing club. Really NOTHING was good about the rig. Nothing fitted or it was actually missing. As if the boat was used as a spare parts warehouse by other members. When I see your video with all the rigging parts, which arent excisting currently on the boat, I can understand now how the Laser is rigged properly. Thank you a lot for your video. I think you explained me more in 7 minutes than my sailing club in 2 years. I'm a little angry about that with my sailing club. It seems like I have much to talk to change something... !

  • @cryx4
    @cryx4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I don't even own/sail lasers. I'm just watching this to see how amazing they are.

    • @seb_mtb929
      @seb_mtb929 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you sail/

    • @jackgordon9806
      @jackgordon9806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nunya Business I just bought one hoping to sail tomorrow

    • @quarzon0750
      @quarzon0750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do sunfish it is nothing comoared to ehat im seeing its way more complicated and theres so much more cords

  • @kazoosc
    @kazoosc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always thought the Laser was purpose built with a 1-piece mast
    ... I got into sailing via a Sunfish and AMC _( I think )_ developed and sold an upgrade kit to take it close to a Laser .. 2-piece anodized aluminum mast and an anodized boom, luff sleeve sail with battens, boom vang, traveller. if I recall, one of the first steps rigging it was running a line from deck up through a pulley at the masthead and back down to the deck.

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There have been several 'aftermarket' type alternatives based on the standard Laser hull and rigging, developed and marketed by previous builders. It is possible you are very much correct about those steps. Our video here is intended to outline steps for rigging a Laser as it is known to the majority of owners, but great to share awareness about some of the alternative setups that might be out there. We find this is particularly useful when attempting to make sense of equipment found with a used boat. Thanks for your insights!

  • @carlosclaptrix
    @carlosclaptrix หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ooh, that's quite complex! Well explained but now I got a headache! 😂

  • @wutzzz138
    @wutzzz138 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please do an updated version of this video with 8:1 cunningham and the newer outhaul too.

  • @helenhih2o
    @helenhih2o 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    very helpful for a beginner

  • @gechli3433
    @gechli3433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After watching this, I feel my brain is more pretzelized, lol.

  • @MrJohnnyPsych
    @MrJohnnyPsych 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EXCELENT VIDEO ! WE D LOVE AN UPDATE VERSION

  • @joenoun7144
    @joenoun7144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant and makes me want to change all my colour fading tired sheeting on my 1985 laser.
    🎉

  • @kazelroy
    @kazelroy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The video explains cunningham setup with single blocks, but most of the video shows the cunningham rigged with double blocks. Is there enough line in the kit for a double block setup?

  • @mbuckmeir7578
    @mbuckmeir7578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very helpful ! Thank You!!

  • @nickbanham8750
    @nickbanham8750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    never been here before but, so clearly explained videos by literate people.. refeshing

  • @polychoron
    @polychoron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I asked Google a vague physics question about photonic lasers, & this is what she gave me.
    I think ropework is awesome, so I kept watching. I had no idea what you were doing, & 90% of your jargon is foreign to me.
    Which of those hardware accessories might be useful for suspending a human safely & dynamically? (think marionette)

  • @fishheds
    @fishheds 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That's a bit more complicated than my Sunfish. Lol

    • @whenitsrooftime8792
      @whenitsrooftime8792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s nice to be able to adjust your sail, but dang is it more complicated to rig!

    • @sagesmith7424
      @sagesmith7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a laser, and I was baffled and still am.

  • @ivanfitch9158
    @ivanfitch9158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a nice clean race set up , but if you and adult and just casually sailing the boat you won't need all the extra purchase systems . Good video

    • @wutzzz138
      @wutzzz138 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You will if you sail anything up from 18 knots of wind. Without having to mention the gusts.

  • @creatorsgear
    @creatorsgear 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet video thanks for posting!

  • @gadobabysitters2181
    @gadobabysitters2181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmm, your mast retainer seems to have some slack in it. looks like if you turtle the mast may slide out a little but not completely out if the downhaul and outhaul were not completely on. Would probably slide out several inches until the shock cord that is run through the retainer bowline gets caught up in that little eye. Just my observation. Thanks for the video

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gado. Thanks for your note and for enjoying the video. You are right that the retainer is a bit slack. The goal with that isn't to necessarily keep the mast all the way down in the mast step, but rather to prevent it from popping out above the mast step. A bit of play is okay whereas the real damage that can occur is when the mast slides fully out of the step and can smash into the deck while turtled. Hope this info helps clarify things a bit.

  • @jonburner4710
    @jonburner4710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks like 4:1 on the outhaul, but I thought 6:1 was more common for racing? Also, the cascade on the cunningham is 8:1 vs 10:1, right?

    • @SergioMiletto8
      @SergioMiletto8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cunningham is only 6 :1 or 8:1 no one uses 10:1 because it is useless and you would need to pull too much line, in the video he rigs a 6 to 1 Cunningham which for a laser radial is optimal, for a standard sail its preferable to rig a 8 to1 by adding a block and a bit more line

  • @laserfest6183
    @laserfest6183 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks!

  • @pedroalves2351
    @pedroalves2351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Isn't it better to tie a bowline to the boom block instead of a figure eight?

    • @ju1s
      @ju1s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I usually tie figure of eight tho

  • @laviniasimone5331
    @laviniasimone5331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you make a whole list of all of the parts you need?

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lavinia! The exact answer to that depends on a few variables (and what you might have already), but if you contact us via email we would be happy to assist you 1 on 1. You can reach our team at info@westcoastsailing.net .

  • @YG-kp5wh
    @YG-kp5wh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you already know how to do it, good summary. The rest of us who watch to learn, screw us

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Y G! If there is anything we can help clarify about the rigging video, please feel free to reach out to us at info@westcoastsailing.net - we're a team of dinghy sailors on hand to help answer questions.

  • @FREEZE11850
    @FREEZE11850 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    how much did everthing cost you . as it is all new would 6000 be about right also nice video i have a laser . i already knew how to rig it but i just thought watching this would be interesting which it was 😊

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oscar Daly Hi Oscar - A new Laser does run about $6,000 complete with spars, sail, blades, and rigging. The boat show here has all standard equipment, and was rigged with one of our Laser Race Line Kits ($80). Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @Telia007
    @Telia007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which units are the rope length? Foot?

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of our lines are referenced in feet for longer lengths, or inches for shorter sections where appropriate.

  • @weezyy1945
    @weezyy1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hah nice song choice for the intro, I get it

    • @polychoron
      @polychoron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Weezyy, what song is it? I heard no lyrics.

  • @liam9722
    @liam9722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is that traveler gonna work

  • @richietrott3870
    @richietrott3870 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what size blocks for the cunningham

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Richie - In this video, we're using Harken 22mm Micro Blocks for the cunningham and outhaul set ups. These work great with the 5mm control line as shown here. If using 4mm control lines, commonly found on many racing spec Lasers, we recommend the Harken 16mm Airblocks. You can find either of these collections via the links below:
      22mm Micro Blocks - www.westcoastsailing.net/default/boat-parts/hardware/blocks/22mm-micro-blocks.html
      16mm Air Blocks - www.westcoastsailing.net/default/boat-parts/hardware/blocks/16mm-airblocks.html

  • @mckeiley
    @mckeiley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hopefully this will help me for sailing camp lol

    • @gonzalogomez3082
      @gonzalogomez3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    • @mckeiley
      @mckeiley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gonzalo Gómez thanks so much!

    • @gonzalogomez3082
      @gonzalogomez3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Subscribe if you want because soon they are going to start with basic sailing tutorials

  • @dirtydogg06
    @dirtydogg06 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lost me at the beginning 😭

    • @DavidGoddenMusic
      @DavidGoddenMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. This doesn't seem to be aimed at those that don't already know how to do it!

    • @michaelbruce1847
      @michaelbruce1847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Each component was dealt with very clearly, I thought. If you own a sailboat or a Laser it would make sense. Sail, rudder, daggerboard, mast, boom all need their own independent controls and safeties.

  • @zubeyir35
    @zubeyir35 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks :)

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem, Zubeyir. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @user2336z
    @user2336z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    💕

  • @kratoswar2640
    @kratoswar2640 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i have all the knots names please

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      To rig a Laser, we typically use knots such as the bowline, figure 8, and a square knot.

  • @stayouttadabunker3
    @stayouttadabunker3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 4:49, the secondary out-haul is threaded through the boom eye on the starboard side. However, at 4:56 when the fella is attaching the Velcro strap, the out-haul is seen as threaded thru the boom eye on the port side...boy, that is magic!...lol

    • @weezyy1945
      @weezyy1945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      no, it’s just two alternatives

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  • @rubster1975
    @rubster1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most unclear instruction video in human history.

    • @WestCoastSailing
      @WestCoastSailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ben, we're sorry you found the video unclear. If there's something specific you have questions about when rigging your Laser, feel free to contact our knowledgable staff directly at info@westcoastsailing.net. Thanks!

  • @divebobber
    @divebobber 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Incredibly complicated! Dang, I was thinking about getting an older laser for fun sailing, not racing. Now I'm thinking twice.

    • @Jess-sb2nj
      @Jess-sb2nj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bob alloo its a lot easier than this looks once you have it rigged the first time!

    • @rickyjaikaran660
      @rickyjaikaran660 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol me too

    • @MontyD
      @MontyD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      most lasers that you would get (second hand) for fun would've done this anyway! Also this is quite an easy way of setting it up!