I use the rooster clew strap and it works perfectly fine.
Does anyone have any ideas of what i could use to replace a clew hook with a shacke or something.
Only problem with replacing with a shackle is that you cant undo it quickly if its V. windy when you need to depower the sail on the shore. Better with a hook i think?R.
I used to have this problem it was frustrating as you effectively still had the old system in that you would have to pull the outhaul from the boom. but i bought mclube through laser direct and haven't had any trouble since.
i think the elastic helps with this problem as well. if you've taken it off as i initially did, try using it again. but i do agree the system is not perfect and feels slightly over complicated.
I have the metal sleeve and it works perfectly for me. Much less friction than a strap and faster to hook and unhook. I think it's the best way to go.
I have the metal sleeve and it works perfectly for me. Much less friction than a strap and faster to hook and unhook. I think it's the best way to go.
Also it will depend what kind of sailing you are doing, if its salt water you sail in like i do they seem to jam and if its puddle sailing they dont so it must be something to do with the salt air. R.
I've heard that they REALLY don't like capsizing, especially just after the start!
By the way, I've just made my boat a teensy bit faster with a little bit of spending, details on the beach!
Al.
If anyone wants a laser outhaul sleeve drop me a pm, i will trade for a carbon tiller extension.
Carbon tiller for a out haul sleeve no way thats like a 150 dollar difference.
Will you be surprised if I say No Thanks? But only cos I don't have a carbon tiller to trade!
Are you sure you dont want to upgrade from your bit of rope clew strap to a nice shiny clew sleeve that dont work.Don't think these boys know what trade means!?
I'll trade you a broken carbon extension for your "complete piece of s**t and jams constantly clew thingy"
Do a search on "Clew Sleeve" We've covered it quite a bit.. Here's a good one to get started
http://www.laserforum.org/rigging-outhaul-new-boom-t5228.html?t=5228&highlight=clew+sleeve
If all else fails, I'll trade you a brand new spectra clew strap and a block for it. ;-)