The rubber that we use starts stiff. The best thing to do is to simply set it up. Pull it back gently a few times (this will finish stretching the braided Dacron to its full length and limber the rubber up) and then start launching. If you can use a scale this would be very good. The pull for a Pinnacle L is 24-26 lbs. After about 20-40 launches the rubber will start to loosen up and you will reach the full potential of the rubber. During the breakin (and anytime during storage) wipe down the rubber with a clean damp rag let fully dry unwound. Inspect for any nicks or damage. Put it away loosely on the reel for storage in a cool dark place. This would apply to any rubber, and make it last the longest time. Try to keep from using a high start in dirt. Matt Lydon wrote: > Sal......Yo Sal!.....really, please tell us about break in. You mention it > earlier in the thread, and I own a Pinnacle L. Could you PLEASE tell us, as > I've no idea. I just stake out the highstart, pull back till it feels right, > then launch. Am I doing something wrong that will ruin my highstart? > > Matt > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James R MacLean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 3:40 PM > Subject: [RCSE] HIgh start breaking in > > > I am not going to take a position on the best High Start. It is nice to > > have good units to choose from! I am curious about the "breaking in" of a > > high start. What is the procedure and practical advantages? Thanks, Jim > > MacLean > > ________________________________________________________________ > > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12 Colchester, Vt. 05446 802-655-7700 Website: http://www.nesail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
