Phil:

What I have done on the 4.3 is tie a figure 8 in end of spin sheets. I have a cleat on each side of rear crossbar. Spin blocks are mounted on the corners of the crossbar (Ronstans). When wind picks up I am going to grab figure 8 and put it cleat. That will gieve me a doubler, without to much resistance. Do you think this would work on Blade? I was told a doubler would make popping chute hard. I have yet to fly it. So just going by what I was told.

As for helming I have already done some. When racing in the Wednesday nights. Rudder would not go down on one side on 17. I gave up on race and went to end of lake. Gave the helm to Ashleigh and told her to watch TeloCat and keep it under vane arm. To push and pull. Half way back she said "PAW PAW, I can feel it. I don't have to look anymore"!!! She will be a natural with a little time.

Thanks for the advice. I can wait to get a Blade!!

Doug