Last time out with my Blade, singlehanding in 12-15+ knots and better wind, I became convinced that the 7:1 mainsheet systems they have today don't pull nearly as easily as the old 5:1 I used years ago. Seems like I have to pull with both hands now. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Same for the spin sheets. Just spent some change getting a couple of load sensing rachet blocks to add to the spinnaker setup and transferred one of the 40mm Harken singles to the main system to make it 8:1.
John D.