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Like Dan Y, I center the mizzen before jibing...
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I'd think the mizzen would really be as big a benefit to have a boom break on it as on on the main. (nm)
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The mizzen sheet is right at the helm and all it takes is a quick yank to center it.
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How many people here have a boom brake, or even know what they are?
I have used one for about 10 years (link)
Boom Brake mounting (link) (pic)
Nice vang there, sded! (nm) (link) (pic)
Nice Right Point ...
Have used them
have one
I've always been surprised more people don't have them...
Just attach the boom to a shroud with a band-it... (nm)
You were supposed to check out the ~430~! (link) (pic)
I've got a boom brake.
Well, then, I wouldn't call that a preventer - are you sure that's line, and not shock cord...? (grin)
It just sort of turned out that way,
Don't be intimidated by Jon. Anyone who has bought a
No doubt, we tend to tout the gear we own... But it's also true, we often disparage gear we've never used.... (grin)
You can slow a jibe using your method, Clark....
It's a bit like when you friend goes skiing on a powder day ...
Boom brake
I Always Used a Detachable Vang ...
Wichard GybeEasy
Hey Rich
No, but I will re-route my B-Vang as a preventer when I'm doing a long down hill run. (nm) (pic)
Oops... forget the old picture of Henri (nm)
Same here
...me too! (nm)
Yup ...
Annapolis Show (pic)
West Marine Boom Brake (nm) (pic)
Alternative (pic)
The Wichard is almost half price at Defender > $175 (nm)
LOL!! (pic)
I have a padeye on the boom and I run a line to a cleat...
The boom brake. (pic)
Dave: Given the locaton of the brake, arn't you worried that you'd
Hasn't happened yet. (link)
Yes...that's a factor
Ain't gonna happen, Ron - hell, ordinary mid-boom sheeting will break any boom way before a Boom Brake ever will...
This is where a fat-assed, or at least big-hipped, boat like mine excels... (pic)
Er, in my post it should read "attach the boom brake well out of the way" (and not "preventer well out of the way") (nm)
My system is different. I have a strong block
still don't get it....
A preventer is different than a brake.
Dave, from what I understand, you can also use a boom brake for (pic)
Yeah, that's exactly why a brake is so far superior to a preventer.
OK Dave got it, thanks (nm)
Great for peace of mind.
Don't have one, can't rig one.
Don't have one - it would just create a tripping hazard when going forward, plus I don't need one for two reasons...
I'd think the mizzen would really be as big a benefit to have a boom break on it as on on the main. (nm)
Like Dan Y, I center the mizzen before jibing...
It looks very nice, but, I think I'm with Todd on this one ...
I don't know, John - a 40-footer is definitely at the upper range of what I'd feel comfortable clipping a preventer...
Yup, bothers me too, sometimes ...
Agree on the tripping concern, although we spend a lot of time DW... (link)
Will be a greater tripping hazzard if ....
Got one. Use it.
Don't have one. We use a preventer and center the main before a jibe
Ditto ... except for the 50' part.... (link)
We use a Preventer
preventer
What would Danny Boy do? :-) (ducking) (nm)
fuck you blye (nm)
*o Ouch! *o :-) *666 *666 (nm)
Thanks Dave. I didn't exactly know how they worked. I fear a crash gybe. (pic)
First boom brake I saw was called a Walder
aware of them and recommended one to a friend...
We use a permanent preventer made from a thick rubber strap . . . (pic)
and may I ask which Boom Brake you find superior? :) Let me guess... (link)
Yeah, I was looking for you. I need a new American Rigging tee-shirt.
Yea, and where's mine???????? *o (nm)
I'll give you one if you promise to give one to Chuck too... (link) (pic)
I'll have to make sure you get one. They're free with an order over $1,000.00 but for you, I'll make an exception. :) (nm) (link)
I use a permanent, cockpit-led preventer, as described here (link)