Re: Getting into the straps

From: Bo3b Johnson (bo3b@apple.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Wed Aug 13 1997 - 12:55:22 PDT


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Subject: Re: Getting into the straps
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 97 12:55:22 -0700
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> > So the symptoms are these:
> >
> > 1. Try to get in the front strap, and I go head to wind.
>

There is only one thing I would add.
Have a trusted buddy dial in your setup for you. Once the gear is
properly setup you will have a much easier time getting into the straps,
and by definition you won't know what adjustment needs to be made.

Given the myriad possible adjustments, and the human ability to adapt to
damn near anything, I suspect your gear isn't setup quite right. Mast
track, boom height, footstrap position, harness line length, harness line
position, fin size, and sail size. Did I miss any? Once all that is
working smoothly for someone, anyone, THEN you can change your sailing to
match a good setup.

I've done this for a couple of folks, and they were immediately able to
sail more comfortably.

--Bo3b Johnson



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