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    Posted: 20 Sep 12 at 5:28pm
I might have to try that. I only have a single trap boat (at the moment he says) so I could stand on my helms shoulders while he hikes !
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The daggerboard will be well loaded though.
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I wouldn't, as I say, I'd reckon you'd be slightly unloading the mast if anything. Doubt the windward shrouds are going to go slack
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yes, I'd be more worried about the mast than the helm
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Posts: 2899 		Post Options Post Options   Quote alstorer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 12 at 10:15am
I wouldn't, chiros are all quacks with very odd ideas of how the human body works (Subluxations my @r53) with interventions that have neen known to cause strokes and death. I'd rather hear from an actual doctor specialising in skeleto-muscular problems...
 
having ranted, when flat, there's not that much force goes through the feet whilst trapezing- the harness and wire takes most of the weight.* The angle of the wire here will mean there's a bit more force, but certainly nowhere near the bodyweight of the helm.
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nice!  But in truth a little foolhardy, no chance of a crash tack and I'd love to hear a Chiropractic assessment too.
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It cannot be good for the helm's spine! And can you imagine how far the crew is going to fly when they capsize?
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\very impressive on flat water but I hate to think what it would be like in waves. Also how long does it take to get into that position and how long does it take to tack?
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Posts: 2899 		Post Options Post Options   Quote alstorer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Sep 12 at 10:23pm
I'd guess the precedent is set, more or less. Watch as classes scramble to add a rule requiring feet to be in contact with the deck/gunwhale/topsides/wing/whatever whilst on the wire!
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Very impressive.  So would this be legal in other classes including single trapeze boats - 5-oh, Fireball etc?
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