Trapeze Hook

   Im looking at altering my trapeze hook so that wire to wire tacking is easier so I can leap out of the boat before hooking on then hook on with a simple  movement of the hips, 
Ive seen 2 systems which are popular a ready ring which seems to stay more in position when you leap out, and a wand system which uses pipe and keeps the trapeze rigid, this seems popular within my contender class but it looks complex to fit. 

Does anyone know which system is best and where I can buy the bits?

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mattmd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 23 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattmd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Trapeze Hook Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 5:18pm
	Im looking at altering my trapeze hook so that wire to wire tacking is easier so I can leap out of the boat before hooking on then hook on with a simple movement of the hips, Ive seen 2 systems which are popular a ready ring which seems to stay more in position when you leap out, and a wand system which uses pipe and keeps the trapeze rigid, this seems popular within my contender class but it looks complex to fit. Does anyone know which system is best and where I can buy the bits?
	Matt MD Contender GBR-620

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 6:21pm
	Matt, on contenders the wand system works best. Talk to Soren on the Yahoo forum - he makes and sells them, but could also send you pictures and details of how they're made. They are pretty simple: a thin pipe/tube with a line inside connecting a trap ring at the bottom to a clam cleat at the top. The pipe is a fixed length, you then alter your height on the wire with a block system just like you usually use above the pipe, it just means cutting your trap wires shorter to allow for the length of the pipe. I know Soren has diagrams of all this. I will try and find them for you. I found the fixed rudder for the boat today (in my neighbour's garage) if you are interested in it let me know. Found this: http://www.dulong.dk/contender/trpzhrns/ have you also seen his videos? Edited by winging it - 29 Oct 10 at 6:25pm
	the same, but different...

mattmd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 23 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattmd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 7:11pm
	OK will do. Ive seen some pictures and people in the class seem to be keen on that system, and I notice that the way the adjustment works you are always the same distance from adjustment, high or low wiring, No i havent seen his videos Ill email you about the rudder
	Matt MD Contender GBR-620

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 7:41pm
	any excuse:
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mattmd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 23 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattmd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 7:51pm
	Speaks for itself and does look really quick and easy. Not to smooth with the yahoo forum but ive posted a message.
	Matt MD Contender GBR-620

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 8:35pm
	you do need the hook on your harness for the sheet - the one shown on the MPS bimbles page is the best I've seen.
	the same, but different...

mattmd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 23 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattmd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 10 at 8:38pm
	Yes ive read into the hook idea, a velcro strap seems quite a good way of holding the main sheet as well on the harness as it can just be tugged out during a capsize. I emailed you about the rudder. thanks Matt
	Matt MD Contender GBR-620

rickstar 1027 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 19 Feb 11 Location: birmigham Online Status: Offline Posts: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote rickstar 1027 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 11 at 7:40pm
	hi all very new to this forum but i kind of have the same problem i have just bourght a laser vortex and id never herd of the wand method before but how hard is it to make and how does it work?
	Mirror 58430 Laser Vortex 1027