[quote=MN3][quote=rattlenhum][quote=MN3][quote=rattlenhum]In general, the traveller has more effect on the bottom of the sail, and the sheet has more effect on the top. Travel in/out to get lower telltales acting right and sheet in/out to trim uppers.[/quote]
I dont really agree with this statement.. as the main effects the entire sail...'[/quote]
You may not agree, but Rick White does, and that's good enough for me!!!
Notice I said IN GENERAL.....
The converse is GENERALLY true as well. And I'm sure that this GENERALLY varies from boat to boat, depending on sail cut, downhaul capability, boom(less), etc.Edited by rattlenhum on Aug 09, 2012 - 12:12 PM. [/quote]
I am not trying to argue or to win a point, only disseminate the right info (your "generality" noted)
sheeting the main:
tighten the leach -entire sail
moves the draft - more so in the mid of sail
pulls the top of the mast down creating a flatter sail - mid and upper sail
Travel out / sheet:
changes angle of attack on the bottom and middle of sail
creates twist at the top of sail spilling of air<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on Aug 09, 2012 - 03:25 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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