[quote=sierracat]Who uses them? What's this I hear about not releasing in a capsize and hurting yourself? (I'm not too concerned).
I think I definitely need them. Double trapped in a blow with my foot tucked behind the rear beam helped me stay put somewhat, but as soon as we deccelerated (both bad skippering, or wind/wave action) I'd often go flying forward and take out my crew!
The Dakine straps from Murrays seem nice, but a bit steep ($44 plus shipping). I'm thinking of making my own from thick 2in webbing (the yellow truck ratchet strap stuff), with a thin poly sheet sewn underneath to preform the arch and keep it open. Maybe some industrial velcro if i'm feeling fancy and want it adjustable (prob not).
Question: either route (purchased or home made), whjats the best mounting option? I have very soft old-school layered fiberglass decks. Can easily add a backing plate and a SS through bolt. I've also seen one end attached with beam strap bolt, and the other end as I just described above (saving a hole).
And what about mounting angle? Parallel to outside edge of hull, or the aft mounting bolt set inboard so the strap is angled back a little?
Thanks.[/quote]
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