Trapeze Harness
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Category: Dinghy classes
Forum Name: Dinghy development
Forum Discription: The latest moves in the dinghy market
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Topic: Trapeze Harness
Posted By: Wave Rider
Subject: Trapeze Harness
Date Posted: 08 Sep 05 at 3:01pm
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Hi i know this has probably been asked before but i don't know the answer! I need to buy a trapeze harness fairly soon becuase i am currently borrowing my mates. I thought i would obviously need one of the new quick release systems on there but when i was looking lots of places said that NSSA/RYA were reviewing this rule. I am confused. Does this mean i can buy a normal harness and carry a knife or do i still need to buy one with the new system on? ------------- -[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933 |
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Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 08 Sep 05 at 4:28pm
| yeah, AIUI at the moment that rule is on hold until there's an International Standard. Could all change in November though. |
Posted By: Wave Rider
Date Posted: 08 Sep 05 at 7:01pm
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Aaah right so do you think it is likely that the trapeze harnesses without the device will all be phased out by jan 06, do you think it is worth buying a noram one for the time being or not? As they are so expensive, i want to get one which i will be able to use for a while! ------------- -[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933 |
Posted By: ssailor
Date Posted: 08 Sep 05 at 9:22pm
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Jus get a normal one , if they do bring in the rule (unlikely) then u can just buy a new spreader bar!
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Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 08 Sep 05 at 10:59pm
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i heard a rumour that the rule was merely going to make the bit of
rubber illegal on standard hooks which stops the ring from falling out.
I personally cut that bit off on the first time i used my harness
(which is a Crewsaver Adjustable Nappy, very good as it's fully
adjustable yet has covers over the straps so nothing to get snagged on)
as it feels a bit dodgy!
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 09 Sep 05 at 10:00am
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P & B do a nappy harness with a detachable hook which is very good. I've been using one for a few months now, and you wouldn't know its not a standard hook. Get one of those and it dosen't matter what they do with the rule!! |
Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 09 Sep 05 at 8:53pm
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Rush harness with Gerber EZ out knife - great combo I have had my Rush harness 10 years and it's only on its second seat ... ------------- |
Posted By: Wave Rider
Date Posted: 09 Sep 05 at 9:22pm
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http://www.pinbax.com/shop/index.asp?selection=find - http://www.pinbax.com/shop/index.asp?selection=find Please have a look at that link and tell me which outa those two you lota pro's would choose ( i cant afford the made to measure one so dont choose that). Will it be fairly comfy and ok for a cherub? Lol irelaise its a bi cheap but please tell me if its ok! ------------- -[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933 |
Posted By: Strawberry
Date Posted: 10 Sep 05 at 6:45pm
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I personally wouldn't recomend buying one mail order. I'd try it on 1st! ------------- Cherub 2649 "Dangerous Strawberry |
Posted By: Chris Noble
Date Posted: 10 Sep 05 at 8:48pm
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the gill harness without the spreader bar, but with the quick release hook, is incredible, its soo ocomfortable the majority of the scottish 420 guys n gals use it as its soo good. it doesnt snag, yet is very adjustable and insanely comfortable!!! ------------- http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=561 - Competitive Boat Insurance From Noble Marine FOR SALE: I14 2 Masts 2 poles 3 Booms, Foils Kites/Mains/Jibs too many to list. |
Posted By: redback
Date Posted: 20 Sep 05 at 9:55pm
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Note on Spreader Bars. I'm sure there are some exceptions but generally speaking spreader bars are a pain (literally) on dinghies. They make getting up on the board and up over the gunwhale just a bit harder and they tend to damage the trailing edge of a high performance centreboard. Without a spreader bar you can slightly rotate the body and stop the metal coming into contact with your precious boat. I think spreader bars are designed for cat sailors. |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 12:52pm
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Why for cat sailors ?????? I admit we must be superior beings ( whoaa only joking) , but teleporting is beyond our abilities too ! And we have twice as many gunwhales and exspensive centreboards contrary to popular believe we do capsize ,
Prob missed something that made your comment relevant !!
for which I say Doh !!!! in anticipation of enlightenment .
Ps ever checked layup on foam sandwich cat , gelcoat thinner than a rizzla !
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Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 3:48pm
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"and they tend to damage the trailing edge of a high performance centreboard" Generally why i try and climb over the front of the board as it's thicker and more robust. Either that or push yourself under water then use the buoyancy of the life jacket to propel you up out of the water and straight onto the board without any need for climbing! ------------- http://www.facebook.com/bearfootdesign - BEARFOOT DESIGN Cherub 2648 - Comfortably Numb |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 3:57pm
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I'm going to call you 'Polarise' form now on! or 3 minute warning not sure
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Posted By: Iain C
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 4:10pm
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That'll be Polaris...and nothing to do with sunglasses... Unless you wanted to call him "Crews Missile"...geddit? ------------- RS700 GBR922 "Wirespeed" Fireball GBR14474 "Eleven Parsecs" Enterprise GBR21970 Bavaria 32 GBR4755L "Adastra" |
Posted By: timnoyce
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 4:59pm
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crews missile! Shotgun having that as the name for my new boat!
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Posted By: redback
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 5:14pm
| It's just my limited cat sailing experience. I know spreader bars are a pain when righting a dinghy. Its just that I thought you don't have to climb up onto the centreboard on a cat - don't you just climb straight onto the hull that's in the water? |
Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 21 Sep 05 at 8:38pm
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Still got to go on via centreboard, stand on it and lean back with righting line, then you've a gunwhale to scrabble over , not easy as boat doesn't heel towards you . Monos far easier in my experience. ------------- |