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LakeSurf



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PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2016 9:31 am    Post subject: Uphaul Rope recommendations Reply with quote

What is good rope to uphaul with and I can I pick some up at Lowes? Also, any specific place / way I should attach it?
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GURGLETROUSERS



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PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2016 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Preferably thick(ish) rope with non-slip outer surface and knots at intervals for grabbing.

Fix to the underside front of the boom with a short thin piece of rope tied through a knot at the head of the thicker rope, and slotted through any convenient hole (or space) in the boom head.

To stop the rope from flapping about while sailing (or catching on things) fasten a length of strongish elastic to the bottom quarter or so, to hold it close to the mast while sailing,but have sufficient stretch to uphaul properly. Add a loop at the bottom of the elastic to slip over the mast base before connecting to the board.

It's one way, and it works.
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LakeSurf



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PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great thanks. I just bought a bunch of used gear from a guy and found an uphaul rope in good shape in the bag so I won't need to buy one
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