Has anyone ever had their Velcro clew strap unwind and release the clew while sailing? It happened to me in 10 knot winds. I was running with the wind behind me and the outhaul was rather loose (placing considerable pressure on the velcro.
I ASK BECAUSE I WANT TO ESTABLISH THE VIABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT. PERHAPS I DID NOT PRESS DOWN ON THE VELCRO TO CREATE A DTRONG CONNECT BEFORE LAUNCHING.
Any experience here?
Should I go back to tieing a bowline using the original spectra line?
mine did that when it was new, but seems to be getting softer and stickier, no slipping after the first 2 or 3 outings, so break it in good and see what happens, but tie a safety line on it. I think the metal sleeve is the way to go though.
Mine did. However, it was my first sail in my new Laser, first time in a Laser for 15 years so in all probability I probably did something wrong. However, I changed to the new clew start hooky things which is great.
I bought that damned metal clew sleeve and have been regretting it ever since. It works great on shore, but always jams when out on the water. I just ordered a Rooster velcro strap, so I hope it works.
Never had a problem with my S.E.A. clewstrap. It does help to "wiggle" it down to make sure the velcro "grabs". Had it out in 20+ gusts the last two weekends.