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JimC 
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 Topic: Early mainsheet jamming...Posted: 16 Jan 15 at 9:28pm |
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Came across this in a 19th C Canoeing book...
Wonderful - in a horrible way... Edited by JimC - 16 Jan 15 at 9:28pm |
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iiiitick
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Posted: 17 Jan 15 at 10:01am |
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.....well that would save a hundred quid!
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The Moo
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Posted: 17 Jan 15 at 10:59am |
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Wonder what it's like to release in a hurry?
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jaydub
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Posted: 17 Jan 15 at 11:33am |
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And does it run through the blocks?
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iiiitick
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Posted: 17 Jan 15 at 11:36am |
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Well there is no cleat to flick out but if you pull to hard the sheet will come through the loop and tangle...need your cork lifejacket then!
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Presuming Ed
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Posted: 17 Jan 15 at 12:08pm |
Not only that, but release using three strand laid manila? What was the top of the heap for rope, anyway? Flax? Manila? Hemp? Sisal? Cotton? Knowing canoes, probably silk?
Edited by Presuming Ed - 17 Jan 15 at 12:09pm |
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