maybe we should look at the reasons why your suffering, do you not have enough purchase? does the ratchet not grip the rope well enough? are you using a poor technique to grip the rope?
i am certain my harken 8-1 ratchomatic system is working correctly. my grip has not ever been an issue (as far as i know).
i was "suffering" in high winds because the line digging into my hands more than i prefer (only in higher winds)...
We have had bigger air than usual this spring and i decided that when its blowing 25 is when i need to have the best grip... so i swithced to a bigger line.
It actually runs through the blocks very well, but i recently swapped boats with Catman for an hour and loved his tapered sheets...
