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Title: Max pole extension
Post by: kpike on April 02, 2015, 12:17:09 PM

What is the desired length of the extended pole? My currently setup is 70-1/2 inches which leaves 4" of poIe inside the scoop, picture attached.

Title: Re: Max pole extension
Post by: Nathan Batchelor on April 27, 2015, 11:03:06 AM

I would look to lengthen your tack line (probably by just moving the knot) which would enable the pole to go out further. Another 2 inches should be achievable - so the launch lines comes out at 90 degrees from the block.

Title: Re: Max pole extension
Post by: kpike on April 28, 2015, 10:00:49 AM

I have done that before. What I noticed was the pole stops short and the kite tack was 3-4" from the end of the pole. Is there a advantage in having a looser tack?

Title: Re: Max pole extension
Post by: malcthom on August 01, 2015, 08:52:22 AM

Only advantage to a looser tack line (and therefore looser luff) on the assy is for running deep - helps the assy rotate further to windward and clearer air. So possibly only really useful in subplaning conditions for better VMG I would think.

Title: Re: Max pole extension
Post by: kpike on August 01, 2015, 01:37:27 PM

Good input
My North kite has leech lines. I keep them loose. Any reason to do something different?

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General Category => Sailing, Handling, Tips and Techniques => Topic started by: kpike on April 02, 2015, 12:17:09 PM