[eagles123]

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is there any merit to doubling here, and if not what more would I need to have (presuming it would be takeout lol)

[fbuijsen]

Seems like a very clearcut pass to me. Let's give partner about the best possible hand, something like ♠xxx ♥AJxxx ♦xx ♣xxx. You are likely to lose 1 spade, 2 diamond and 2 or 3 clubs. So if everything works perfect, you'll be 3 down for -500. But you shouldn't be too surprised about -1100 or worse either.

(I'm actually doubtful about whether dbl would be takeout here, since you can't really have a hand that wants to bid it for takeout).

[eagles123]

just realised I put the vulnerability wrong they were red we were white if it makes a difference.

[ArtK78]

You had a subminimum double of a 1♠ opening, meaning that only very aggressive players would double a 1♠ opening on these cards.

Now RHO has shown a very strong hand. Unless the opps are playing with you, they have virtually all of the remaining strength, and, unless partner has a massive fit with one of your suits, playing at the 5 level will be a disaster.

Is there a chance that a double will work? Sure, there is a chance. But I would bet against it.

[neilkaz]

If you'd been sitting South, you'd have a minimum double of 1♠ with these cards as I like the distribution and spots.
However, at this level, you have one of the finest passes ever dealt to anyone.