[quote=charlescarlis]For me, the gin pole makes setting my mast as fast as the 16's I see done by hand, but I think mine's more stable/predictable/easier. But that's my 2c, and after inflation is worthless...
Mine is stabilized like the EZ-step from start to finish. What I HAVE noticed is that I have replaced two 5/16, forged bow shackles that have warped, which is dang scary when you consider what they're rated for. Only thing I could think is that the gin pole may not be tall enough at first, so I'm going to start using an 8 foot ladder to improve that first angle. The initial loads on the forestay are pretty high until you improve the angle when the mast raises past about 10-12 feet in the air. At least on mine. I'm assuming that's how the shackle warped and not from tensioning shrouds...[/quote]
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