Next Generation Moulded Laser Foils deliver greater durability

2:28 AM Wed 3 Mar 2010 GMT

'Next Generation Laser Centre-board' Andrea Francolini &copy Click Here to view large photo

Some quiet changes have been happening on the Laser scene in recent times with a new range of Laser foils bring joy to sailors across the Asia-Pacific.

Australian Laser Dealer Kevin Winchester of NB Laser in West Gosford, New South Wales (Australia) explained today, 'These close moulded epoxy Laser foils deliver extra durability. Performance Sailcraft, the Australasian Laser dinghy builder has been producing clear epoxy precision injection moulded foils (centre-board/daggerboard) and rudders for over four years, but now they are producing solid epoxy white foils.'

Fuly moulded Next Generation Laser centre-board/daggerboard - Performance Sailcraft Click Here to view large photo

The Laser class scrupulously protects its one design manufacturing processes to ensure that any new manufacturing process delivers components which are identical in performance to existing components, so these new foils perform identically to the existing Laser foils. The bend tests are the same as the standard polyurethane injected foils, which have a steel cage in them.

Winchester continues 'these new foils do not change the Laser game; an old foil is still just as quick as a new foil, its just that these newer ones are more durable.

Next Generation Laser Rudder - Andrea Francolini &copy Click Here to view large photo

'However for critical componentry, durability is the key to sustained performance. These full moulded foils are less likely to chip, less likely to break and are less likely to warp in the sun; they can handle being tossed around.

Fully moulded Next Generation Laser rudder - Performance Sailcraft Click Here to view large photo

However they are still a foil; they've still got to get looked after.

Every single board has a serial number and every board has a quality control card when they are made.'

Laser Dealers across the Asia Pacific have the new foils in stock now.

www.nblhs.com.au www.lasersailing.com.au

Next Generation Laser foils - Performance Sailcraft

Fuly moulded Next Generation Laser centre-board/daggerboard - Performance Sailcraft Click Here to view large photo

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