With my 250lbs and the wings on my H17 there has never been a real need to use the trapeze. Last week however in wind force 5 I removed the wings and gave it a try. To be short, it was not a success, it felt awkward and it made me feel sick (harness probably too tight at certain places).

How do you use your trapeze? Are you hooked in all the time, even when you sit on the hull or trampoline or do you quickly hook in when there is a need? How long is your trapeze line (can you move around on your trampoline when hooked?) and do you all use some type of mechanism to adapt the effective length of the line? How do you get into position, do you move your body out exclusively using the handle/gripper on the trapeze line? How do you deal with the helm and the main sheet while dealing with the trapeze at the same time? So lots of questions, all practical tips are very welcome!

Thanks, Bart


PS Is using the trapeze ever comfortable?