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| Author: | PeteCress [ Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 2015 Ama Handles: Why Positioned Where They Are? |
I figured their functionality was for carrying the ama, but I am starting to doubt that after observing that they are not placed at the center of gravity.... more like 6-8 inches aft of COG. There has to be a reason.... ? |
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| Author: | RandomJoe [ Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Ama Handles: Why Positioned Where They Are? |
(Not looking at my TI right now.) I think they're centered between the aka holes? They do seem to be just right for lifting the amas (and attached akas) as I set them in the cradles on the trailer. You're right, though, on the rare occasions I actually remove them completely I usually forget they're slightly off-balance and bang one end on the ground as the akas pull out. Since I rarely take them off, the handles' primary function for me is the attachment point for my "keep-out" lines that are tied around the front aka brace mounts. |
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| Author: | tonystott [ Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Ama Handles: Why Positioned Where They Are? |
I have taken my akas off twice since I bought my TI in mid 2012. |
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| Author: | Hogman [ Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Ama Handles: Why Positioned Where They Are? |
PeteCress wrote: I figured their functionality was for carrying the ama, but I am starting to doubt that after observing that they are not placed at the center of gravity.... more like 6-8 inches aft of COG. There has to be a reason.... ? They are perfectly placed for carrying and lifting out of the cradles. |
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