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[quote=DamonLinkous]I'm always trying to reduce rigging time by finding more efficient ways, I'm hoping some of the wing sailors here have discovered a better way for the SX wings.

The "book way" is to use clevis pins/rings in two sizes for the eight locations where they are needed, four on the main beam connections and four on the small strut pieces at the rear of the wings.

I'm using eight bolts/nuts rather than ring-dings as it seems more secure, cheaper, hate ring-dings, and bolts don't have anything to snag.

The bolts probably don't take any longer than pins to install but do require several tools to put them all in, I use a nut driver, pliers, and screwdriver, which I have to keep track of.

I had thought of using toggle pins like these
[url]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYCHP/ref=cm_sw_su_dp[/url]

[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41t3WQtkd2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img]
But they can be a problem when put through a pipe because if the toggle-flap goes sideways inside the pipe it can be impossible to get them out.

But something like that, tethered to the wings or boat would be ideal, no tools, nothing to lose, just insert and go. Any magical fasteners I've missed?[/quote]

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