[quote=MN3][quote=chris.labianco]If the rig was reversed with the head shackled to the top and the tensioner at the clew, the whole jib would be maybe 10 inches higher. It seems like that would allow it to direct more air over the main and thus more power, give more clearance on the front trampoline, but also raise the force center up a bit. Has anyone tried this? Any thoughts?[/quote]
yes a few thoughts:
the hobie company has it correct - there has been endless (and countless) hours and dollars spent on r&d by every race team (ever)
It is actually higher than "optimal" for speed and performance - but as a trade off - you can have little kids up on the front tramp (and even adults if you like to get wet) - but again, not optimal for "racing"
[quote=chris.labianco]If the rig was reversed with the head shackled to the top and the tensioner at the clew ...[/quote]
fyi - the jib is fastened at the head and [i]tack[/i] - jib sheets attach at the clew<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on Oct 12, 2017 - 01:50 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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