that happens to be part of an olympic boat rig. If it's good enough for them.....People have been using these for awhile. This is not my boat. View attachment 42012
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That's the Harken 29 mm "Fly" block. Very similar to the Allen A2031XHL-873 but weighs only half of it. However, compared with the current class standard, the Harken 466, it's 23 % weaker, weighs the same but is bulkier, and costs more than three times as much. Why would one choose it (or the Allen)?People have been using these for awhile.
Good question really. My understanding is that it allowed them to carry an extra Vang key, but it seems like that could be solved with the standard block somehow. I’ll have to track the person down and ask them.That's the Harken 29 mm "Fly" block. Very similar to the Allen A2031XHL-873 but weighs only half of it. However, compared with the current class standard, the Harken 466, it's 23 % weaker, weighs the same but is bulkier, and costs more than three times as much. Why would one choose it (or the Allen)?
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Yes. The Harken 2171 which failed on kellymac's boat is in the same price range, but at least it has a titanium(!) sheave. This one is stainless, so it's hard to understand where the 3x price comes from. But we're definitely in the "fake sophistication" territory again£124.44 for the Allen block??? Wow! I like overengineered stuff but this is another level ...
This is from a boat at the 2020 worlds I believe. This set up was modeled after another boat at the worlds. I wouldn’t call it “fake sophistication”. Sailors experiment with different rigging. As far as I know these sailors are still using this Vang set up. My needs might not justify the price tag, but apparently they think the option is worth it.Yes. The Harken 2171 which failed on kellymac's boat is in the same price range, but at least it has a titanium(!) sheave. This one is stainless, so it's hard to understand where the 3x price comes from. But we're definitely in the "fake sophistication" territory again
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I’m assuming it was allowed. I haven’t heard otherwise.Interesting that the red mark tape was permitted at this event. It used to be illegal, as it changes the diameter of the vang line (3bii) and does not fall under the permitted functions of Tape (24) and potentially changes the function of the vang line (24). It was always something that needed to be properly clarified in the rules.
Maybe it's allowed because it's on a static portion of the vang line.Interesting that the red mark tape was permitted at this event. It used to be illegal, as it changes the diameter of the vang line (3bii) and does not fall under the permitted functions of Tape (24) and potentially changes the function of the vang line (24). It was always something that needed to be properly clarified in the rules.