Thanks Alan. I presume you used lazy sheets and guys on the kite as well. Certainly a strong case for doing it one way! Charlie
Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Sunday, November 12, 2023, 5:30 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: 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 Bergen35 Mk III ThirstyRose City YCPortland, 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 NelsonWater 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
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