I've done it on this boat dozens of times in 20kt and more, and I don't care what boat you're on, the pressure on the spin in 20kt is greater than anyone in the world can bench. The trick is how well the kite is being flown, which involves the skills of both trimmers (guy and sheet) and the helm. The only way to get a kite to release (either end) is for the pressure to become neutral or close to neutral. Sheet and guy have to ease (not too much) while the boat is headed dead down.
1) By leaving the guy in the pole you can help keep shape in the spin & help ensure that it doesn't collapse while the guy is eased. This is important for the spin full,the boat fast and the spin from wrapping the forestay in odd conditions. 2) Especially in heavy air, the force of the sail makes it difficult for the guy to slip out of the pole without dropping the topping lift, which would add a step to the process. Once the pole is off the mast, a twist of the wrist releases the guy.
Why can't you tack down wind ? Have you considered keeling design stem to stern academic keeling design. The mast and headsails keeled from stem to stern academic. The stem under the headsails as the deepest point of the keeling line .
I've done it on this boat dozens of times in 20kt and more, and I don't care what boat you're on, the pressure on the spin in 20kt is greater than anyone in the world can bench. The trick is how well the kite is being flown, which involves the skills of both trimmers (guy and sheet) and the helm. The only way to get a kite to release (either end) is for the pressure to become neutral or close to neutral. Sheet and guy have to ease (not too much) while the boat is headed dead down.
1) By leaving the guy in the pole you can help keep shape in the spin & help ensure that it doesn't collapse while the guy is eased. This is important for the spin full,the boat fast and the spin from wrapping the forestay in odd conditions. 2) Especially in heavy air, the force of the sail makes it difficult for the guy to slip out of the pole without dropping the topping lift, which would add a step to the process. Once the pole is off the mast, a twist of the wrist releases the guy.
Great video. They actually show how it is done in detail. Thanks
Also, while I've gotten a few bruises on my arms doing it this way, I've never been at risk of losing teeth.
Why can't you tack down wind ? Have you considered keeling design stem to stern academic keeling design. The mast and headsails keeled from stem to stern academic. The stem under the headsails as the deepest point of the keeling line .
Excellent video, thanks. Notice how he stands rear of the pole when jibing...this is definitely the safer place to be.
B32, no longer built, about 14 in existence. Yes, very fast and fun boat.
Nice video. Noone wears lifejackets? well, thats for newbees like me I guess ;)
Typically it is. This was for filming purposes.
@TheSailorbouy it effects your pride when the other person helping punches you in the face :)
wtf ?