Ah. I thought when you said you hardly ever use it, that meant it would be in usable condition. Before our local PHRF added restrictions, I briefly had a 1/2 oz chute and I loved it. It was perfect up to about 10 true and flew full in almost nothing.
It sucks racing PHRF watching other boats sail by with full chutes while we are hanging 3/4 ounce laundry! And for that matter-it sucks in one design when conditions are extra light and everyone hangs laundry and the race has to be abandoned or becomes a complete crap shoot.
Russ-if you had a new 3/4 this year, I suspect it will still be quite competitive for next year's NA regatta. So maybe just focus on buying the 1/2 oz for next season (if the rule change passes)? Unless my work picks up quite a bit, I am probably stuck with my 3 year old 3/4 for next season but will (hopefully) be able to pick up a 1/2 oz...
