Dip pole is easier and safer. I started using dip pole on my previous boat, an Ericson 2-30, and until I stopped racing a year ago, I continued using dip pole gybes (mor than forty years of racing that way.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 2:03 PM cenelson--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey listers, > > My 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb was originally set-up for dip-pole jibes using an > aluminum pole and used the bayonet style fittings. > > After it disappeared from my storage location, I decided to go with a > carbon fiber pole from Forte and fit it for end-for-end jibes since it was > now pretty light (~11 lbs). We used it that way but recently we decided to > go with the dip-pole jibes with this pole. The consensus was that for this > length boat, the dip pole was the way to go. > > However, I think this may be a carry over in thinking from the days when > all poles were aluminum--at some pole length, such a pole length makes the > pole too heavy to manhandle on the fore deck.My boat is sort of on the > border at 36 feet (actually 35.5). > > Some local racers suggest using the end for end in light air and the dip > pole when the wind is up. Of course then my fore deck crew has to remember > how to do the dance with both methods! > > So what is the opinion of the listers--especially those who race AND use a > kite? > > Thanks, > > Charlie Nelson > Water Phantom > > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!vLy9cDYVbBfYmmXoJWhxc3FQMIjryeoEDvOz4hlVaHkmFd5kHAHalageGPaPW_6c3xI7pP0FOd3lmCY-4Rtc9T4$ > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
