Quick pins don't usually fail, but they can easily get snagged on something and pull out, so be sure to tape them after you install them. Same goes for the standard ring-dings. I can't recall how many times I've had them snag my PFD and either rip clothes or pull straight and fall out. Now I tape everything.

Sure, it takes nearly a whole roll of $1.39 electrical tape and maybe 5 minutes, but it's worth it to not have things fall apart. Tape your knots too, especially the ones on the spinnaker pole! You know what happens when they come undone! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />