Sam,



I agree totally with Andrew's last sentence of his post.



On the original forum, (even before this one), overotating the mast with the while flying the chute was discussed, and by many, including R. Smyth, via Paula Smyth, was concluded was a good idea. Even though the main is nearly centered due to apparent wind, and tight to provide backstay, overotating also puts the vector of load more along the masts stronger axis.



Now you're saying that it's not a good idea, especially since the main is basically going to weather. I don't agree. Depending on the conditions, mainly wind and angle of attack, I overotate my mast while flying my chute.



I also have the rotating hound for my chute, similar to many Tornado's, and the same effect of the 'bail whire' on the Inter masts, which also benefits the loads my masts experiences. My hound height is now about 50% from shroad hoand to the top.



I also drop the mainsheet block prtion of my line and run the traveler portion of my mainsheet line.(continuos line). This enables to power/depower the main, while keeping the backstay tension via the mainsheet on the mast head.



My 2 cents.



Todd Bouton

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