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    Posted: 30 Apr 09 at 10:11am
In very light winds you want lower rig tension because it allows the rig to flex and 'catch' the wind rather than it hitting the sails and bouncing
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I've heard lots of people mentioning that it's better to lower the rig tension in light winds.

What is it about a lower rig tension that helps? 
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