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May 21, 2009
New Pole
Finished sorting out my new spinnaker pole today. The challenge was to make a multi purpose pole one that is sorted for both symmetrical and asymmetrical kites.
The new pole has bungi spectra bridles top and bottom. Snap shackles replace the fixed shackles that attach the bridle to the pole down haul points on deck. This is the standard configuration for my symmetrical kites.
When asymmetrical kites are required the snap shackle is removed from the center of the pole and attached to a webbing strap. The 2 snap shackles connecting the the lower bridle blocks to the deck are moved forward to a pad eye and the end of the pole becomes very stable and restricted in its ability to move aft.
Posted by ninjod at May 21, 2009 07:10 PM