I need a cost effective method to fly this spin that is currently set up for hand release and retrieve. I already know Andrew is going say that this method is fine
, which I agree Andrew. I am just looking for a safer method.
Dousing sock instead of a snuffer?
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Posted: May 04, 2010 - 02:10 PM
Can this be used on a spinnaker? I have used them on gennakers on monohulls. [url]http://www.spinnakershop.com/Spinnaker%20Sock.htm/url]
I need a cost effective method to fly this spin that is currently set up for hand release and retrieve. I already know Andrew is going say that this method is fine , which I agree Andrew. I am just looking for a safer method.
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Posted: May 04, 2010 - 02:29 PM
I wouldn't go with the sock. You will have a huge pile of material up high when the sail is out and it will create a huge amount of windage when 'socked'. You will have to run a line to a pulley at the tack of the pole to pull the sock down.
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Posted: May 04, 2010 - 03:27 PM
this method is fine!!!
that sock will work. you just need to hire mini-me or one of the guys from willi wonka to sit out on the end of your spin pole. simply give him the "sign" and he can pull down the sock.
In the event of a capsize he can swim out and remove the entire system
please post pics, i look forward to seeing mini-me in action
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Posted: May 05, 2010 - 03:31 PM
What kind of price are you looking at for the H21SE? For the money you may be better off with a snuffer system. Plus an extra set of lines for the sock...your boat will start to look like Andrew's.
edited by: flightlead, May 05, 2010 - 03:33 PM
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Posted: May 05, 2010 - 03:57 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy a snuffer from? Used and cheap is the way I would like to go. Also I have to be able to fit a 35m spin in it. -
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Posted: May 06, 2010 - 09:51 AM
new gear from Jill Nickerson (the pro racer Robbie Daniels wife) - funinthesun at juno.com
many people are going to the SNU snuffer, i know 2 guys who just got theirs and it works great - http://www.gobarefootstudio.com/snu_08.html
i found this used one (not sure if still available)
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Posted: May 06, 2010 - 10:13 AM
Thanks, good info as usual. I emailed to see if available. -
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Posted: May 06, 2010 - 02:55 PM
I checked it out, looks reasonable, but there is a snag as always. My spinnaker pole is 2 1/4" dia, most of these midpole systems are for 1.5".
