[quote=Andinista]I intend to add the lateral wires but not a gin pole, to keep it as simple as possible. I already made a rear tripod to support the mast and be able to start the process solo. In the past I’ve used the jib sheet attached to a trap wire and the trailer, to cleat the front support once the mast is up. Now my intention is to have the jib sheet handy to be able to cleat the front wire half way up and be able to rest or make an easier switch from pulling the mast up to pushing it up and forward, which is the most critical part for me. Once passed that point the lateral support is not as necessary. I count on being able to hold the mast with one hand and pull the sheet slack with the other, I don’t intend to raise the mast with the sheet, but just hold it in position on that critical point. To be able to do all that, the lateral stability is needed to be able to pull the sheet, otherwise both hands are needed to hold the mast.[/quote]
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