Handstand trapeze
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Topic: Handstand trapeze
Posted By: Dignhysailor
Subject: Handstand trapeze
Date Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 5:02pm
| It looks cool, I want to know how to do it! I sail on 470/420 or a hobie 16! |
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Posted By: Oli
Date Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 5:09pm
like this 
low as you can on the trapezxe adjuster, hook on, twist round like you're sailing a yacht, then do a horizontal handstand. simples....  other techniques are available. ------------- https://skiff-media.teemill.com/" rel="nofollow - T-SHIRTS https://www.photo4me.com/profile/23908/" rel="nofollow - PRINTS |
Posted By: Neptune
Date Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 5:38pm
best done on a two man boat....never seen any one manage it on a Musto before  ------------- Musto Skiff and Solo sailor |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 5:43pm
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Someone must accept that challenge...
------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: kneewrecker
Date Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 8:08pm
... rudderless In answer to the OP, spin around on your hands when crouch trapezing... get your helm to stand up and push you out with his foot if you haven't got the arm strength to push out yourself- don't worry, it doesn't take away from the glory... you need a decent breeze and good helmsman who play the power in the main- aim to try it on a beam reach with enough angle to spill the main. FWIW I found it easier to do on a 420 than on a Laser II. So freeboard helps.
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Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 9:10pm
Of course other boats favour different acrobatics...
This is American Willy Clark after his team won the New York Canoe Club challenge Trophy back in 2011. As I write his brother David should be on the water defending it... |
Posted By: Roger
Date Posted: 16 Sep 14 at 9:51pm
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Take a look at this video, about 55 seconds in for some good trapeze technique.. [TUBE]TfLucdha2DM[/TUBE] |
Posted By: robin34024
Date Posted: 16 Sep 14 at 9:58pm
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I've tried it on a few things - laser 3000, cherub, and 600. hook on and twist onto the side legs facing outwards with your shoulders resting against the gunwhale, then bring tour arms to beside your shoulders, elbows facing the sky, and push outwards. It seemed easier on the cherub, the racks were better to grip onto and rest your shoulders on. it was just possible on the 600 for about 7 seconds by wedging the mainsheet and tiller between the rack and your hand, sort of doesn't work when gusts or lulls hit though ;) ------------- |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 9:24am
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With that dog video, I can't decide if the dog is really clever to do all those things, or really dumb to be willing to.
------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: Medway Maniac
Date Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 9:30am
He's just pulling ropes on command, isn't he? So dumb, like a good crew  ------------- http://www.wilsoniansc.org.uk" rel="nofollow - Wilsonian SC http://www.3000class.org.uk" rel="nofollow - 3000 Class |
Posted By: MerlinMags
Date Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 12:06pm
I'd like to see it on a single-hander.....anyone? |
Posted By: MerlinMags
Date Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 12:10pm
Double points for this alternative:
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Posted By: PeterG
Date Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 1:38pm
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I'd like to see it on a single-hander.....anyone?
I think I've seen a pic of it being done in a Contender, but it was a while ago, and I can't remember where! ------------- Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59 |
Posted By: NickA
Date Posted: 01 Oct 14 at 8:53pm
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Well that's my 15 stone crew fired on light days - Rory my collie dog only weighs 10kg! ... and I can stop single handing the 3000! ------------- Javelin 558 Contender 2574 |