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philodog
Joined: 28 Apr 2000 Posts: 209
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:28 am Post subject: Downhaul knot |
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noshuzbluz brought up this downhaul knot in another thread and it`s such an awesome knot I wanted to give it it`s own topic so it`s easily searchable and not lost in the other thread.
noshuzbluz wrote: | This little trick for downhauling David Ezzy shows at the beginning of this video is waaaaay too easy. You can throw away all the clam cleat gizmoz you bought over the years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUl9F8ntz9c#at=34 |
Here`s a video of the way it was taught in an ABK camp 20 years ago. Same knot tied a different way.
http://youtu.be/8oBaGpSbTfk |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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Yes very simple and awesome knot indeed! And obviously don't need to use your uni for it. I've used everything handy from a screwdriver to a stick for a handle and it takes about 1 second to do. yvanboniec would love this! _________________ The Time a Person Spends Windsurfing is not Deducted from their Lifespan...
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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An even easier method, IMO: I just use a downhaul cleat. I use long downhaul lines for easy, tension-free threading, and moving the cleat on the line as more line emerges from the pulley is much simpler than moving a knot. My cups also have volcano pads on them after I lost a season to a broken toe from a bare uni, so I'd have to remove and reinstall the pad each time if I were using the cup as a handle. The cleat is always right where I rig, so there's nothing to remember or fetch. |
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beaglebuddy
Joined: 10 Feb 2012 Posts: 1120
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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I'll have to disagree with you Mike, I know, I know, people usually don't disagree with you but the beauty of the knot is it's one less piece of gear you have to search for and account for.
I use the uni cup and usually don't have to pull it twice.
I've even shown the trick to a couple of old timers to their amazement. |
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KevinDo
Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 426 Location: Cabrillo Inside
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PeconicPuffin
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 1830
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Darbonne
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 252 Location: Farmerville, Louisiana
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:31 am Post subject: |
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I like my cleat, but it is good to know this in case I lose it. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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beaglebuddy wrote: | I'll have to disagree with you Mike, I know, I know, people usually don't disagree with you ... |
That's what's so great about opinions: they're just OPINIONS, not rules. |
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outhaul
Joined: 27 Sep 2011 Posts: 254
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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Sometimes I feel like a sucker for shelling out $50 for a downhaul winch but it does work well in that one can easily see and watch the effects of downhaul on the sail. I think the winch is especially great for those new to the sport. The knot trick is a great thing to have in the back pocket however. |
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PeconicPuffin
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 1830
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:13 am Post subject: |
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outhaul wrote: | Sometimes I feel like a sucker for shelling out $50 for a downhaul winch but it does work well in that one can easily see and watch the effects of downhaul on the sail. I think the winch is especially great for those new to the sport. The knot trick is a great thing to have in the back pocket however. |
I do not feel like a sucker for owning a winch (and a cleat) and I like the knot trick too. For fine tuning a sail nothing matches a winch. Once you have owned a sail for awhile and have the tuning figured out, you can then use a cleat (or the knot) to get you where you need to be. For a big race sail I would still use the winch. _________________ Michael
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