[quote=Quarath][quote]A few comments I have to make, my thumbs are in pain. Un pinning and pining again the rig multiple times in a weekend pretty much ripped my thumbnails off (litterially blood was drawn). Where in the world can I find quick pins for the side stays and everywhere else? I have one for the forestay ! A blessing![/quote]
Like Damon said it is all technique and gets better over time. Quickpins are great time savers for somethings but just not a good idea for the rigging that holds the mast up. Not only are they hollow and weaker but it only take one well meaning person to pull one out at the wrong time to have a huge problem on your hands.
Most often you will only have to remove the pins on the shrouds a few times a year. Once you you get it all situated the rigging can stay attached pretty much all season except for the forestay. This also includes trailering. Rigging can be coiled and tied to the hiking straps for trailiering.
A small needle nose pliers works well for suborn ring dings. I always have some in my boat gearbox and usually small key chain size leatherman like tool with needle nose in my pocket. You can get good ones cheap at autozone for under $5[/quote]
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