The very first boats had a system we purchased that did not work very well.

We then began development of the rope sytem I am using now and personaly prefer for surf and weeds, but in reality it is whatever you get used to.

We have always offered a redesigned rod system, and for the last year that system is the one made by Catamaran parts that they install as standard for the boats we build for Europe.

If anyone wants to talk about it with me off line they are always welcome.

Matt