Ooops,
Number 3 should read ..." that Loop and KNOT .."
ralph
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph E. Ahseln" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Ralph's Hitch...(was...winch stuff)
TF,
Several things..
1. You can slip it up close and personal to the clew..(don't be mislead
by the long Bitter End in the photo, it can be very compact and short)
2. You can Tie it while standing behind the clew..( Unless one is Very
Expert in knot tying, You have to turn backwards)
3. Most folks tie a Bowline with a BIG loop ..(that Loop and know
attached wraps around the shroud.. A small hitch is more likely to pop
over it)
4. The Bowline is very insecure ( No matter what salty types say,, The
bowline was designed for Hemp ..Not for Man Made fiber.. I believe
Climbers would never use a Bowline)
