There are several options to consider with the jib battens hang up problem.
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<br>1. I shave my jib battens so I can get better shape in my jib and main. Where to shave the battens is another story and you really need to have the H16 performance manual as it is very informative about this topic. Shaving the jib battens also helps the battens to flex easier which results in the battens bending to come across the mast much easier
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<br>2. Cut the battens as short as possible so they do not stick out to far and hand up on the halyard, etc.
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<br>3. As mentioned in the other post the halyard hooks are great even though I don't have any on my H16.
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<br>4. You can also get a set of superflex jib battens for about $32 which are light weight battens for the H16 jib that also eliminate the jib hang up problem.
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<br>5. You can buy a furling jib set-up.
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<br>6. And finally you could also take the top 2 battens out of the jib. Last we I was taking some people with disabilities out on my H16 with Trapseat and forgot the superflex battens so I took out the top 2 battens and had zero problems jib hang up and the jib worked just fine. I thought to myself this is easier then pulling out my racing battens and putting in the superflex battens (which really is not that hard).
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<br>:So you have some options and you will learn as I have that Jib hang up does not have exist on the H16.<br><br>