New jib sails have hard creases - how do I get them out?

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nohuhu

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Posted: Jun 27, 2019 - 09:36 PM

As your new avatar illustrates.

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wlrottge

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Posted: Jun 28, 2019 - 12:31 AM

Yeah, almost sailed into the side of a 40-ish foot monohull at 20-ish kts with the kite up because the jib didn't have a window...
MN3

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Posted: Jun 28, 2019 - 08:46 AM

wlrottgeYeah, almost sailed into the side of a 40-ish foot monohull at 20-ish kts with the kite up because the jib didn't have a window...

your jib was obscuring your view more than your spin?
wlrottge

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Posted: Jun 28, 2019 - 05:14 PM

MN3your jib was obscuring your view more than your spin?

Well, maybe I should have also said that the main didn't have a window either.... But, when the spin pole is low and the jib tack is on the pole, yes it actually does keep you from seeing what you might normally be able to see through the window and under the foot of the kite or upwind.

Edited by wlrottge on Jun 28, 2019 - 05:20 PM.
MN3

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Posted: Jun 28, 2019 - 05:26 PM

wlrottge
MN3your jib was obscuring your view more than your spin?

Well, maybe I should have also said that the main didn't have a window either.... But, when the spin pole is low and the jib tack is on the pole, yes it actually does keep you from seeing what you might normally be able to see through the window and under the foot of the kite or upwind.Edited by wlrottge on Jun 28, 2019 - 05:20 PM.

gotcha

all fair points
my tack is attached to the furler ring and is fairly high up