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Ok recdotters,

I threw up a page so everyone can clearly see how the Sailworks AO strap
system looks on the new HPL booms....

Pic's and description are located at:
http://www.ispros.com/windsurf/ao.html

I use it from 5.0 - to 9.6M sails (the 9.6 I use with a 2-strap setup on
a Gulftech boom).

I would suspect that this setup would work with just about any boom out
there - you just gotta figure out how to rig the clew end.

L8t,
-Will-

Thanks for the page, Will....
The only thing I would point out is that the rearend on the HPL in your
pics is on the HPL Wave boom...the HPL Freeride and Race booms have a
rearend with pulleys built in which makes this process even easier.
Also, to answer a previous question on how to retrofit a WH Power Taper
to AO....
WH has an AO kit. You drill out the existing rivet on the rearend and
install the new one with pulleys.

WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com

I'd also be willing to bet that it would be easier if you got a 3 or 4
roller hook to use also.

I got a chance to try out that system last summer, and I noticed the same
things that you mentioned.. that it was nearly impossible to get a good
amount of outhaul set while the sail was powered. If I depowered the sail, I
could crank it all the way out with just a little difficulty. I was thinking
that it was because I was on a large sail (9.6) that I was having problems.
I'm thinking that this system is good for recreational sailors, but if you
want to race, you need to go with a jam cleat system.

Brian

Hey Brian,

Yes, absolutely.  I don't race so I have no need for that extra ease of
use.  I mainly use it for busting out through the surf, or simply
extending my sailing sessions by not having to rig up or down as much.
I also want the "lowest profile" and "cleanest" setup - plus I didn't
want to pay too much $$$ to set it up.  Cost me all of $6 bucks for the
strap - I already had the line so that's it.  (Although Bruce P. says my
next strap will cost $500 but he'll throw in a sail with that ;)

I've often thought about a roller hook on the clew grommet - if that's
what you're talking about - would be killer for racing.  I would think
that would help significantly.  But since I don't really need it - less
to hassle with.

Those who race here in the NG would probably want one of the 8:1 pulley
setups so they can adjust on the fly, with very little effort - I know
if I were racing, I would want that type of setup.

I've added a roller-clasp to my downhaul pulley on my 9.6 and it's made
a big difference - you really can tell if you're not using one, how big
a difference the true rollers make.

I tried using a roller hook with a non-adjustable outhaul.  Very easy
to rig
and tension, but only works with sails that always have a lot of
outhaul
tension. Otherwise they come loose.  They also add to the needed
amount of
extension.

Better solution. For about $7 Chinook makes a pulley rig that mounts
in the
outhhaul cringle. Gulftech makes a similar, but more expensive rig.
These
have large plastic flanges and a little pin that keep the line from
jumping
off when there is no tension on the outhaul.

Jack (Sarasota)

Hi,

I was looking for picture of utilizing Sailworks adjustable outhaul (AO),
that was recently posted on this thread. I am planning to use it with my 9.5
Retro and 6.9 Simmer SC5 on the same ART freeride boom. Few questions
remains:

1) Can I utilize Sailwoks AO on mentioned boom ?

2) As Sailworks AO is single sided, how it is possible to use when I am
standing in opposite side of the sail ? I see the only solution is get out
of straps, depower sail completely, walk around the sail to the other side.
Then adjust AO, and get all the way back. That's not the best solution when
you are racing.

3) How it is possible to make it easy attachable and detachable for 2 sails
on the same boom. Sailworks AO is not removable itself. And tying and
untying hooks everytime is not the best solution.

Mindaugas