FlawedLogic Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi I've been luggage tagging my jib sheets, but my middle is a bit light and needs the winch handle even in light to medium air. I read on the North website that Greg Fisher used the 2:1 system and seemed to like it, and I was thinking of trying it out to reduce the sheet loads. Three questions though: (1) Are the blocks really needed on the sail? I was told that two Ti-Lites were the way to go. (2) are there any negatives with respect to trimming (e.g. specifically controlling leech tension)? (3) Does anyone have the proper line length for a 2:1 setup? Thanks to any and all who respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgharrison Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have some Ti-Lites that I sometimes luggage tag onto my jib clew for 2:1 purchase. I have only used them on the class jib, usually when single handing. On the class jib, sheet length hasn't been an issue, but I could see it being one with a larger jib. See November 2007 post in the Archive for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlawedLogic Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hi I've been luggage tagging my jib sheets, but my middle is a bit light and needs the winch handle even in light to medium air. I read on the North website that Greg Fisher used the 2:1 system and seemed to like it, and I was thinking of trying it out to reduce the sheet loads. Three questions though: (1) Are the blocks really needed on the sail? I was told that two Ti-Lites were the way to go. (2) are there any negatives with respect to trimming (e.g. specifically controlling leech tension)? (3) Does anyone have the proper line length for a 2:1 setup? Thanks to any and all who respond. I just tried out the 2:1 and thought I'd answer my own questions for any who were curious. (1) Yes, the Ti-Lite blocks are needed. If the sheets were run through the clew, they would have had too much friction to work properly. It just wouldn't have worked without the blocks. (2) No real negatives to running 2:1, other than the PITA factor and cost. They definitely dropped the sheet loads. The resulting trim was fine - the jib car was moved back a bit from the previous position to take the block into account, and the leech tension looked the same as before. (3) I bought 25 foot sheets, and they were at least 3 feet too long - probably more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hi What is luggage tagging Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydog Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's having one long jib sheet and attaching it to the clew by running both free ends though the eye, then back through the like you attach a luggage tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks , that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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