Chafe has always been a concern with Dyneema or any synthetic rigging As a by product of Hurricane Earl, my synthetic rigging went through a real torture test. There have been continuous questions about how this new technology will…
Oh ya! Dyneema Rigging
Dyneema Rigging test/tune Tuesday we finally got some wind to test/tune the Dyneema rigging. Wind was SE at 10-12 knots. It seems I got the rig fairly taught when I did the static tune on the hook. The worst…
Shanti smiles
Women are always happy when they lose weight
The photos are in!
Hi all, Took Shanti for a little shake down sail yesterday afternoon. Observations: Had to use the furling line to unfurl the sail. I could not unfurl it with the sheet. This is quit secure, but a bit more work…
Data data data
One of the key elements of deciding to use this new synthetic rigging is data. It will help people decide if they want to take this route and give them something to compare to a known quantity (wire rigging). First…
Thoughts and observations on the synthetic rigging
One manufacturer has my interest, Dynex Dux. I will include some links, but here is a recap of the advantages/disadvantages of this incredible line: 1) Can replace size for size (my wire is 5/16 and the Dynex Dux has a min breaking…