He had came straight from another regatta a few hours away and had almost everything set to go... spinpole on, spin in the snuffer, rigging on, boom and boards on the tramp.
Most of the guys i sail with keep the pole on the boat, spin in the snuff.... all the time. 3 of the guys have had good luck with their spin and have had it (and used it well) for several years without much problem.
I personally leave mine on unless i need to repair small holes. at that time i wash it, dry it, and patch it. Then i flake it till next sail. I know this may decrease its life by 10-20% but the time and hastle it saves is worth it to me (as i sail EVERY weekend)
