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dohertpk ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172 |
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craiggo ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810 |
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I wouldn't bother with the qr trapeze harness, there is nothing to snag on the 600. Mast head float is a reasonable idea, and knife is only really worth it if you have rope trapeze lines.
I don't know if you can get insurance from towergate mardon (formally RED) but they are very good over here. As for capsizing, most will be on tacks and gybes. If you can't get straight over the wing (should be your aim) then step on the boom and mast and step over the hull onto the board. If you have to climb onto the board only climb over the leading edge, do not try and get on over the trailing edge, you'll catch your hook and take a chunk out of the board. When righting the boat hold the gunwhale not the wing, you will get more leverage. If on narrow wings you can climb over the wing. If wide, then go through the gap. You will struggle to tack, I guarantee it. More Cunningham makes tacking easy. If you are still struggling pull more on. Have fun and enjoy the swimming! |
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dohertpk ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172 |
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Thanks craiggo; that's really helpful. Could you clarify what is meant by 'trailing edge' and 'leading edge'? I've heard the horror stories about the 600 and tacking. I have the modest aim of being able to get through 50% of my tacks by the end of the year.
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craiggo ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810 |
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Leading edge is the front (blunt bit), trailing edge is the back (sharp edge)
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dohertpk ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172 |
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Ah; thanks again!
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