Actually, when it's blowing stink, tension of 2000+ (I go up to about 2100) can be very fast.

This discussion would be easier if everyone referred to pounds of tension-trying to reference the various calibrations gets confusing...

I don't do the headstay tightening thing when I have the #3 up-my theory is that keeping the jib with a bit of sag puts more power in the jib to punch through waves, and provides a wider groove.


Steve Buzbee
Blue Meanie J/30 #485