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"It takes a lot of strength."
It's
about proper method, not pretty muscle.
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2. |
"It's
for men only."
Women
learn quickly because they rely on techniqe, not muscle.
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3. |
"It's
just too hard to learn."
Five
easy steps: rig, uphaul, turn, sail, and steer.
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4. |
"You
need a lot of wind."
Modern
ultra-light gear has brought high performance and FUN to the
sport in winds BELOW 10 knots.
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5. |
"It's
dangerous."
It
has perhaps the best safety record of all watersports.
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6. |
"It's
for young X-type people only."
Any age can learn. Most of the addicted
are in their 40's.
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7. |
"It
just cost too much."
Excellent
used gear is everywhere for as little as $200 or you can get
state-of-the-art for up to $2000. Wind is free.
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8. |
"The
equipment is too complicated."
Not
anymore. Gear is now simpler and easy-to-rig than ever.
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9. |
"But
I have to live at the beach to do this sport."
YOUR
lake -- Clark Hill, Lanier, Murray, or Monticello -- have
active groups of enthusiastic sailers EVERY time the wind
stirs.
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10. |
"It's
a fad."
Get
real! It's an Olympic sport, been around for nearly 30 years,
and enjoyed world-wide. Like surfing, for many, it's a lifetime,
passionate, "soul" sport.
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