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Forums > Windsurfing   Gps and Speed talk

Adjustable Downhaul?

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Created by ozpricey > 9 months ago, 22 Mar 2012
ozpricey
WA, 333 posts
22 Mar 2012 11:45PM
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Has anyone done it? Obviously most people have outhaul adjustment but has anyone experimented with adjustable downhaul. I think it'd be a pretty useful application for races like the Lano Ocean Classic or other marathons if the wind filled in or dropped off.

scarrgo
WA, 193 posts
22 Mar 2012 11:59PM
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rsx's and bic techno's use it but i don't think it's worth it on anything other than those dedicated race sails that are designed to run a wider range of leach tensions

chuso007
6 posts
23 Mar 2012 1:11AM
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It so much depends on which sail you are using...

cammd
QLD, 3978 posts
28 Mar 2012 9:48PM
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Works great on the rsx but havent used it on ony other type of sail not sure if some of the formula guys are using one or not. Btw checked out the rsx worlds happening in cadiz at the moment racing cancelled today due to strong winds so they held a speed event on rsx gear. Top speed of nearly 32knts in gusts up to 50knts. Bet they had their adjustable downhauls block to block in that wind.

seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
29 Mar 2012 3:14PM
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Frenchie won it !!!

jsnfok
WA, 899 posts
29 Mar 2012 11:07PM
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it would be cool but would the hassle be worth it, i love my north shox as its easy to adjust the downhaul just before the run and while your on the shallow sand bar 300m from dry land, EASY AS,


they need maintanance tho, and a lot of lovin, gentle hands, care, knowledge, a few repair skills.....


grrrrrr hate shox.... sometimes



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