RS200 Continuous Kicker and what else?

Originally posted by RS400atC

Originally posted by RS400atC

I think I'd rather find out the grab rail is not soundly secured by pulling on the kicker than when I'm using it to get back in the boat!
My blocks are secured to it using little loops of 1mm or so dyneema, these will probably break well before the screws let go.
As you say, we digress, the 400 is a bit different.
But if you can make it so you can cleat the other side, it's a plus in my book.
You pull  both sides of the loop and it takes the slack out of both sides.

Totally agree that being able to pull from the other side is an advantage when you've forgotten to re-cleat. However, the 200 grab rail just won't take the load. 

Putting a ring on you can still pull enough tension into the leeward side to cleat it. But you then must use the windward side to set the kicker. I'd discourage anyone from putting blocks on just as they might be tempted to try and set the kicker from the wrong side, ripping a few screws out in the process. 

I doubt anyone would ever protest though, i certainly wouldn't. But why bother taking the risk for something which is heavier, more expensive, has to performance advantage, and could damage your boat?