Re: Backstays

From: SVsukoshi@aol.com
Date: Wed Apr 05 2000 - 14:49:30 PDT


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>On a P-15 if you're going downwind wing on wing, a >topping lift hooked to the
>bridle would relieve tension on the stays

Whoa there! If I'm sailing in enough wind to want to take tension off the stays, the last thing I want is something that will inhibit the ability to jibe. This sounds like a recipe for disaster IMHO...

Bill de Ment P-15 #1044 'Sukoshi'
Eagle, Idaho



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