Jim,
You said someting that was interesting:
" > So you were not concerned that we had some sort of unfair advantage. "
and also:
> We are all trying to deal with a bad rule change here. The guys I fly
with
> are trying to deal with it within the current rules, it's not easy, but I
> think we have found a safe, above average launch technique that meets the
> definition of the rule book.
Now the two of them lead to something intersting.
First of all, we all agree that the stake/pulley as used by you all gains no
advantage mechanically over a straight tow. The line speed is the same,
etc. Yes, the shortening line can make some speed advantage, but not
enough. Also we all agree that having ANY piece of hardware in the system
reduces the safety margin. Sure, not by much, but it does reduce it.
What I propose is simple. You are basiclly doing a 2 man straight tow, but
have added a pulley. GET RID OF THE PULLEY!! You are not getting any
advantage mechanically with it. It does not make it safer over a 2 man
straight tow. And it does not reduce the length or area that you have to
run. So in the end all you have is a higher possibility of failure, for no
gain. Do a straight tow, can the pulley/stake, and lets drop this argument.
The simple thing is that you are gaining nothing by using it except by
adding some unneeded hardware and arguments. Drop it please.
Jason Werner
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