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This is a roundup of some of what was on show at the London Dinghy Show, plus some other dinghy gear.

Rooster 8.1 Laser rig

The laser has been around for a long time and a couple of different rigs are available. Rooster Sailing Ltd has finished testing and development of a new class of boat – the Rooster 8.1. It’s a new rig that is compatible with the Laser® Hull yet delivers an amazing performance that would suit anyone over 90Kg. The Rooster Sailing Ltd recommended handicap number for the Rooster 8.1 is 1051 (persons 1, rig U, Spin 0). An RCD test will be applied for from the RYA and tests have shown that the boat can be righted within 3 minutes.

Musto skiff & Reekie Designs

New Trapeze gear. 

Found on Musto's "pimp my skiff" page is the Lazyhook Trapeze Hook. The ring is separated from the handle and the hook is angled down and welded to a tube. The rings own weight  allows the ring to spins down allowing the crew to hook on without fiddling with the hook. It always aligns itself.

Typhoon Heated Waistbelt 

They say when you get cold its your kidneys that suffer first. Make your wetsuit a heated one with this device. A built in reusable chemical heat pack which can be activated through your wetsuit when required by locating and then pressing an activator button.

A chemical reaction (phase change) will then provide an instant heat of 50C/122F.

The pack remains warm for up to an hour and can easily be recharged after each surf and sail by boiling it in water for 15 minutes. This process can be repeated hundreds of times.

Chris Lyons, founder and inventor of Hotsuits says "We wanted to change the way you think about cold water forever. It's a fact that when your body is subject to prolonged exposure in adverse conditions it will inevitably lead to heat loss. Using an external heat source assists in maintaining the core temperature allowing you to remain in the water longer even in the coldest conditions."

Bladerider Moth

Production Foiler? This is no flash in the pan. The Bladerider is built in China, where else and by McConaghy so we know its quality stuff. The boat sells for $12,000 plus shipping and taxes. Click the image to see video of the Bladerider in action.

If you want to see some video demonstration on how the components work look at The daily sail site. This will require a subscription but its well worth it.

Ronstan Orbit Blocks

The 55mm Orbit block will be available in the spring 2007. The engineers have eliminated almost all of the metal components using high-tec polymers and fiber equivalents. The construction allows a product that is capable of heavy duty workload combined with a light weight. They have engineered out the steel load straps, head posts, shackle, fasteners and cleating accessories. They have replaced the traditional shackle  with an innovative Dyneema link configuration.

Gul Code Zero range
The new unisex, 3mm hike pants are constructed with highly breathable airprene panels. Developed with the Skandia Team GBR sailors they are designed to withstand the wear and tear of racing and keep sailors comfortable, even under strenuous racing conditions. The 3mm full length Hike Pants retail for £70.00, while the 3mm Airprene 3/4 length Hike Pants are £65.00 (adult sizes) or £56.00 (junior sizes).

Hike Pants                                                            Code Zero Jacket

Zhik

Zhik is a major new brand in high performance sailing wear, commercializing innovations produced from a continuous R&D effort in all Olympic classes. 
A new range of WetGear now available. Check out some fast new developments including new hikers. SuperWarm suits, boots and more.
Discover the growing Zhik world.

 Microfleece                                            Superwarm

The suits come in two core materials above. The Mircrofleece would be used in Sydney where is warm most of the year. There are no arms on the suits and you can add outer layers as required. The Superwarm is a 4 layer material with nylon outer layer and next to the skin a microfleece thermal layer.

Zhik also has an interesting line of boots and also a barefoot boot for the dighy sailor that does not like to wear boots but needs protection

 Gill

The Regatta Master Watch is specifically sailing-orientated, with a countdown feature for use prior to race starts, a timer, digital compass, calendar and alarm all built-in. I do not see it on the web site yet but looks good. £70 pounds sterling.

MAATS (Marine Aftermarket Association Trade Show)

METS

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