[quote=MN3]it is not advisable to use a quick release on a critical connection
they can be accidentally used by someone who is clueless (crew or dumb kid on a beach who have no concept of what pulling "this" would do)
also they tend to seize if left in the elements especially if left in use
[quote]https://www.sailrite.com/Quick-Lock-Pin-1-4-x-1-1-2-by-Suncor[/quote]
that page shows 3 models:
you absolutely should NOT use the top 2 type for a stay connection, both can easily be removed accidentally (eg a person sliding around the tramp during a hard tack/capsize) - lose one of them on the water and unless you have spare parts - your day is done
[img]https://www.sailrite.com/Product%20Images/Quick-Pin-1-4-x-1-1-2-by-Suncor_1.jpg?resizeid=4[/img]
[img]https://www.sailrite.com/Product%20Images/Quick-Release-Clevis-Pin-With-Spring-Key-Ring_1.jpg?resizeid=4[/img]
[img]https://www.sailrite.com/Product%20Images/Quick-Lock-Pin-1-4-x-1-1-2-by-Suncor_1.jpg?resizeid=4[/img]
I have used quick pins in the past - i had a pin fail in my boom clew, at the worst possible time (just upwind of a low bridge during a tack - ALMOST blown backwards into the bridge - crew saved the day) due to a quick pin failure
i don't use them any more - if i did it would be on a non critical connection (downhaul, jib blocks to deck, etc)
I couldn't agree more with DK above - i recommend a ring and tape (shorts have a magnatic attraction to pins and rings and get snagged easily. when that happens you risk your ring. when you risk yoru ring you risk your pin coming free - then you risk your mast.... - who cares about an extra min or 2 vs an on the water/beach demasting or other criticial failure
[quote]Is there a safer or cheaper [/quote]
lots of cheap knock offs and chineese garbage - i don't trust my mast / mainsail / etc to cheap chineese crap
may look fine, last 3/4 as long but in the end .. i will pay for the highest quality components i can get[/quote]
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