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What size and how much sheet are you guys using who have 10:1 blocks? I'm most likely going up from 9:1


 
Posted : November 21, 2012 5:57 am
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Length: set existing main to current full ease, measure distance between blocks, add this length to current main sheet length.

Thickness, depends on preferred rope type. 6 or 8mm


 
Posted : November 22, 2012 4:40 am
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With this much purchase, consider a tapered mainsheet. In my experience, they run noticibly faster in an emergency sheet dump.


 
Posted : November 22, 2012 11:17 am
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I ended up ordering 40ft of 6mm Maffioli swiftcord. I had a tapered mainsheet on the 9:1 which I really liked, but sold it with the blocks.

I've been wanting to try my hand at splicing so might try making a tapered sheet over the winter. My winter project list is getting long.....


 
Posted : November 22, 2012 11:44 am
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With the new Harken blocks and a 8mm single braid you really don't need a taper. It flows pretty awesome.


 
Posted : November 22, 2012 2:46 pm
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My 6mm swift cord flows pretty damn well through my 57mm 10:1.


 
Posted : November 22, 2012 2:54 pm
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That's what I ordered, Harkens


 
Posted : November 22, 2012 4:06 pm
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