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J64TWB
Joined: 24 Dec 2013 Posts: 1685
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:44 pm Post subject: 32.85 |
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Average harness line length of PWA pro. |
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gvogelsang
Joined: 09 Nov 1988 Posts: 435
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Earlier this year, my adjustable harness lines gave up the ghost, as did my boom. So I bought a new boom and harness lines. I couldn't decide between 28" and 30", so I bought both.
for one reason or another, I haven't had a chance to try either. At this point, the 28" are on starboard tack, and the 30" are on port.
Your information is helpful.
Thanks. |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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Average height and arm length of average Pro? |
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J64TWB
Joined: 24 Dec 2013 Posts: 1685
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Taken from an article by Matt Pritchard. A poll of PWA pros. Thats an average of almost 33 inches which means some might be using 34 or 35 and some 30 - 31?
At 5'-8" I'm using 30" fixed and want to try a touch longer. Looking to be able to release the line from the hook when standing without using my hand. Using seat harness, straps out, boom a little below chin. |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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I use 22".
5'10". |
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techno900
Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:42 am Post subject: |
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The PWA Pros that have the long lines are the guys slalom racing. Not wave or freestyle. They typically are on large cambered sails. |
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NOVAAN
Joined: 28 Sep 1994 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:34 am Post subject: |
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I also use 22'S with a seat harness. Takes all the load when powered up. Boom is shoulder high. Don't use the harness unless powered up.. |
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:54 am Post subject: |
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I've decided 26" lines work best for me, but I might try 28s.
-Craig |
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techno900
Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Don't forget that a waist harness typically requires shorter lines (higher hook). Seat = longer lines. |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:00 am Post subject: |
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Typical PWA slalom sailor is 6'2" tall and 190 lbs.
Are you that size? |
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