Laser vortex Shroud Tension
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Topic: Laser vortex Shroud Tension
Posted By: Simon1135
Subject: Laser vortex Shroud Tension
Date Posted: 29 Jul 07 at 6:45pm
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Could anyone tell me their shroud tensions on their laser vortex and what conditions these different tensions would be used in? Thanks Simon ------------- http://imageshack.us" rel="nofollow - [IMG - http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9232/finishwithextraln6.jpg - Shot at 2007-07-29 |
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Posted By: iwsmithuk
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 8:27am
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Hello Simon. Vortex website is the best source of info for this http://sailvortex.org - http://sailvortex.org I've never actually seen any tension figures quoted. Most people set the shrouds to give the desired mast rake (see website/manual), set the lowers to control mast bend for the prevailing conditions (the main way to power up or down in the vortex) and yank on the forestay with the block and cleat HARD if you have the asymetric or with a trapeze line if you have the standard. There is a rigging guide for the vortex which you can get through the class association if you didn't get one with your boat. Have fun. |
Posted By: Simon1135
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 10:29am
I have been on the web site and i cant seem to find a link for the tuning guide. Do you know the link or could someone email me it? Thanks ------------- http://imageshack.us" rel="nofollow - [IMG - http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9232/finishwithextraln6.jpg - Shot at 2007-07-29 |
Posted By: iwsmithuk
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 11:24am
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You could try e-mailing Keith, Phil or Ed directly via the "contacts" section of the website. I'm sure they'd be happy to help. |
Posted By: Simon1135
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 1:52pm
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Thanks I will try that! Cheers Simon ------------- http://imageshack.us" rel="nofollow - [IMG - http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9232/finishwithextraln6.jpg - Shot at 2007-07-29 |
Posted By: Hector
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 2:05pm
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Hi, The tuning guide is available to class members only. You can get in touch via the http://sailvortex.org/index.php?option=com_contact&catid=4&Itemid=8 - contacts section of the website and if you're a member, you'll get access to the members section. If not Join - again via the website! Better still, come to the Nationals at Mayflower SC, Plymouth (September 15th / 16th) and pick peoples brains - we're a very helpful bunch. In fact, the day before, the Class association is running a training day sponsored by ASAP International. Rigging / tuning will be dealt with as well as sailing/ on the water issues. Class members get it free thanks to ASAP International. Subject to availability non members are allowed but will have to pay. PM me with any more questions or use http://sailvortex.org/index.php?option=com_contact&catid=4&Itemid=8 - contacts - after all, we don't want to hijack this board for class specific chat like some others do!!
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Posted By: Simon1135
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 2:33pm
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haha yer ok! thanks alot! P.S. I will have a good think about the nationals! (although it could be quite hard as my boat doesn't have a kite!) Simon ------------- http://imageshack.us" rel="nofollow - [IMG - http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9232/finishwithextraln6.jpg - Shot at 2007-07-29 |
Posted By: Hector
Date Posted: 30 Jul 07 at 4:19pm
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Although most boats will be racing with kites, there are usually a few without, and there is a big prize for the first Non Asymmetric. And no, it's not a free Kite!
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