Seth, perhaps better explanation if I snap some pics for you?

Posted By: Gary, 2023, Milwaukee
Date: 9/20/07 7:32a.m.

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In Response To: assymetrical (Seth Dabney, 2023-C, Oxford, MS)

Come to think of it, actually, if anyone else is interested (other than just one 2023 owner), I could post/explain here, rather than sending direct to *just) you, via e-mail??? I CAN tell you that she's a damned finicky piece of cloth to use. Of course, that may well be because I've only played around with her 4 or 5 times so far, maybe a couple more. Because of my inexperience (?), there was one time a couple days later while using her, that I never could simply cleat the guys and 'kick back'. Had to hold the guys non-stop, never knowing every few seconds if I'd need to sheet out, haul, etc, to maintain the chute from collapsing. I know that there's guys with the experience that sail solo and use the spin... but that's not me, and probably not any time soon, though I'm tempted to try, now that I have the auto-pilot. By the way, at 12-14 knots, she can really put a noticeable PULL! on the guy, one which you will find VERY evident via your arm muscles. especially when gusting. Gary