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PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:25 am 
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The picture shows some of what I am asking about.

Rushmans spin is small, not an F18 spin. The pole is set too high and has no prebend. He also states that he can run it on one set of ratchet blocks.

This type of spin setup is not going to sail fast downwind. It will reach and most likely sail better downwind than without the spin but will not perform at the level I want.

At 10kts a single block would not be possible with my spin. Even with two ratchet blocks it is a workout. I can fly a hull double trapped under spin at 10kts.

Rushman uses his spin for pleasure sailing and I'm sure it works perfectly for what he wants. I have a need for speed and race against F18s when I race so the spin must fly hot and fast.

I am going to try the jib track application and see how that works for me. The wings are so nice for longer distances.


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