You have your view and I have mine and neither will likely change. You asked for opinions........................... I would hope that you wouldn't become testy if you don't see what you like!
I have no idea of your sailing experience on a FS but comparing it and a laser is like comparing a skateboard and a vehicle: they both can turn, one just WAY faster than the other!!! I can do a 720 in a laser in the said wind conditions in about 15 seconds. The FS weighs 900+ lbs and has a flat plate rudder that just stalls when you turn it too hard and flat plumb bow and handles like a pig with a broken leg!!!
That limits the turning radius and speed. Just as on the 7.9, it's the second down speed turn that gets you because the faster you do the last turn the more speed loose and you come out of the whole thing almost dead in the water and then have to reaccelerate. The 7.9 at least HAS enough weight and momentum and efficient blades to keep you moving through the turns if done well.....................................................................and I might add that 720 practice never hurt anyone!I'll say no more on this except that those very few others who have answered this question have agreed with me on the issue. I'm done arguing about it, with all due respect.