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Re: optimized uni [Re: pgp] #213642
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Originally Posted by pgp
You guys going to Daytona next weekend?


I go to Dubai on Friday, get home on Tuesday, so I'll miss it.


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Re: optimized uni [Re: mikeborden] #213643
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Originally Posted by mikeborden
For the downhaul to your trapeze, you need to put a really small line through the line where your dogbone or whatever you use to hook into. Then have a ring on the end of that, run the downhaul through that. It should be at your stomach then...

Clear as mud?

I don't have this done, YET, but will do this. I know a couple that run it that way and it's perfect.






Thanks Mike, I'll try that.


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Re: optimized uni [Re: Timbo] #213646
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Something I just thought of, but I'm throwing this out, make sure you have enough line on you downhaul to do this.

Mike


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Re: optimized uni [Re: mikeborden] #213657
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Tell us how it works. I was thinking of such an solution, but never tried it. I try to keep things simple, so my downhaul and rotator go to the shrouds (if sailing double handed the downhaul goes to the forward trapez shock cord). Have to crouch to grab it.

Cheers,

Klaus

Re: optimized uni [Re: Smiths_Cat] #213679
06/13/10 10:16 AM
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I found that with the DH routed via the trap line; I pull on downhaul and it gets in the way when trapezing down wind.

I just route it via the shroud plate and then either dip in to grab it or hold it in my aft hand while I play the mainsheet and then switch to play change the DH.


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Re: optimized uni [Re: scooby_simon] #213687
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Agreed for single hand sailing, but when sailing double handed it is difficult for the crew to cross the trampoline during tacks or gybes without accidently pulling the downhaul or rotator. As a consequence I placed the downhaul more forward (the forward trap line goes through the front beam).

Cheers,

Klaus

Re: optimized uni [Re: Smiths_Cat] #214273
06/21/10 08:58 AM
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Word of the day: coaching.

Spent the weekend in Daytona and several people commented that I'm sailing better. That's after two days of coaching. Obviously that won't correct 30 years of bad habits! So remember, "practice makes permanent." Make sure when you do practice, you're doing it right. Imo, the best way is to hire a coach or attend a seminar.


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Re: optimized uni [Re: pgp] #215447
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http://chessiephoto.com/p762588843/e1cf415ca#h1cf415ca

select slide show for more detail.

I grade "the infamous duck" +1


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Re: optimized uni [Re: pgp] #215489
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For double handed set up we like the downhaul going to the crews trap. You have to get used to it in the beginning, but it is very easy to adjust while trapping out.

http://alturl.com/yyt8t > on the beach tramp setup
http://alturl.com/9tqjk > on the water, you can see the downhaul line above my front leg

More tips&tracks on Matt's facebook page (Falcon Marine LLC).


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Re: optimized uni [Re: pgp] #215646
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I've got the SNU on both the Stealth and the 18HT, and I've very pleased with them. And Dennis is great to deal with. And I've never heard anything negative, what have you heard?

Dave

Re: optimized uni [Re: davefarmer] #215647
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Nothing really. I only know a couple of people who use them. No complaints, but no great praise either.


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Re: optimized uni [Re: pgp] #215680
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Originally Posted by pgp
No complaints, but no great praise either.


I know on my FXone it was a massive upgrade over the Hobie unit, I never used the original ring that came with the Viper. The mesh bottom units are sweet because they drain, but the mesh does makes snuffing harder.


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