Modern hull can use Optimist fittings

The very modern shaped hull coupled with it's ability to be able to use an Optimist's rig, daggerboard and rudder will make it an inviting prospect for those wanting to move up from an old Optimist onto something more modern.

It's true to say that the Optimist still has a place but with modern technology things can have made a big improvement.  One of the biggest changes has been made in the material and construction of the hull.  Now we can extrude a stiff plastic shape cheaply that requires no maintenance and that withstand the knocks of everday use.  Secondly, fixtures and fittings of sails, mast and ancillary equipement are cheaper and lighter and stronger than just 5 years ago.

The details are very similar to other contenders, length 2.75m, width 1.14m, a sail area of 4.5m squared, with max passenger weight of 65kgs.  In the UK it will retail for £1899, which is a few hundred pounds more that the basic RS Tera model.

It's amazing what you can make from some old pens

Are the French taking the bic?

This looks like a great product, well concieved with the ability to upgrade, but we think will find it hard to make a huge impact in the UK, but will certainly make an impact in France.  Other contenders for this space are the Topper Taz, Laser Pico which will not probably be too concerned as yet from this French invader.

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Also consider these models

Model: RS Tera Length: 2.87m Beam: 1.23m Price from: £1,295 Comments:- The mighty new little Tera from RS has propted a few more copy cat designs, including the Bug from Laser launched in Jan 2008 Model: Optimist Length: 2.36m Beam: 1.12m Price from: £895 Comments:- There is always the real classic Optimist. Certainly the shape and construction looking dated but still out there in spades Model: Pico Length: 3.50m Beam: 1.43m Price from: £2,395 Comments:- The Laser Pico is and ideal model that can have options of rigging and is good fun as well as indestructable.