Well, I have been trying to get through this huge thread Jim graciously dug up for us, and while only half through, was hoping to see what sort of commentary there is today on the fellow on the Clipper Race who had a nice tether, but didn't bother to clip the other end to the boat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPmNo-jo4tg
Now the clowns @ SA are pulling a silly Aprils 1st prank, so it is all shut down! april-1.jpg Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Watts Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:51 PM To: 1 CnC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Cheaper Tether There is a very interesting thread started by Evans Starzinger over on Gear Anarchy. The conclusion after many pages is that a tether should be very stretchy, like 7mm dynamic climbing rope. If you hit even half the breaking strength of most gear with zero stretch your body would be mush. There is also much information about soft shackles and splicing dyneema in general. I would recommend it as a great read for anyone interested in safety. It does mean you have to sign up to be able to see all the pretty pictures...http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=154025 <http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=154025&page=1> &page=1 Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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