[quote=charlescarlis]With the 21SE, I THINK you don't have a choice but to re-tension the pole as it lifts or lowers because of the geometry of the curved cross bars. Lowering is easier as its loosening and you can feel the amount of sway and if you have help, they can assist keeping the mast in line by pulling on one of the shrouds.
I use something like a truckers hitch, because when i loosen, i can pinch the knot to release tension on the tramp lines. That's probably not good description/advice for most not comfortable with managing heavy loads/rigging. Better would be a way to mechanically control tension via something like a cam cleat. The gin pole bridals don't change enough tension to mess with. I'll try and get some pics of my rig installed.
BTW, there's a video of a guy busting a tramp line due to excessive tension during a raise on a 21SE. Scary.[/quote]
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