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Forum: SparTalk 08-07-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,964
Posted By jfranta
tensioning Dux Rig

Hi Gary, yes as Brion says it depends on the conditions you are in, but in general you want the leeward shrouds to just start loosening at your reef point with full sail (however you define it) As...
Forum: SparTalk 07-13-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,627
Posted By jfranta
Dan, with all due respect, this is what I...

Dan, with all due respect, this is what I received from you by email on Dec 4.

"Hi John,

Looking underwater, which is where I got the best look at the situation after the reflex of "what just...
Forum: SparTalk 07-13-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,627
Posted By jfranta
Help

If anyone knows anything about any Colligo titanium bracket failures out in the field please let us know. This is the second forum posting that Daniel Collins has made that specifically stated...
Forum: SparTalk 02-10-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,427
Posted By jfranta
Hi Steve, Dynex Dux is certified for strength by...

Hi Steve, Dynex Dux is certified for strength by Lloyds of London. We have provided certificates to several insurance companies now and this has been enough for them.

Extrusion style furlers still...
Forum: SparTalk 06-16-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 57,076
Posted By jfranta
A couple of our customers have attached the...

A couple of our customers have attached the ratline fitting (not sure of the term for this) to our line terminators that were strategically placed on the end of the shroud at a specific height above...
Forum: SparTalk 04-29-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,999
Posted By jfranta
So let me ask my key questions, because any...

So let me ask my key questions, because any further analysis depends on this:

*** Is the graph of creep data for Dynex Dux rope previously posted on the Colligo site reasonably accurate?

*** Also,...
Forum: SparTalk 04-27-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,131
Posted By jfranta
Due to many issues with understanding the creep...

Due to many issues with understanding the creep data (or misunderstanding it), we are keeping it interrnal now. We can assist with sizing Colligo Dux Rigging with anyone who asks. For the time this...
Forum: SparTalk 04-11-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,131
Posted By jfranta
Hi Mark, please see the FAQ's on our site about...

Hi Mark, please see the FAQ's on our site about Colligo Dux Rigging.
We now have enough data to say 5-8 years for a replacement interval of Dynex Dux in the Tropics. This data is still coming in...
Forum: SparTalk 03-23-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,379
Posted By jfranta
UV resistance of Dyneema

We have done, and continue to do UV testing on Dynex Dux (Heat Stretched/ Work Hardened Dyneema). Since we use and promote this for standing rigging this is very important to us. Dyneema fibers are...
Forum: SparTalk 01-06-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,071
Posted By jfranta
lashing distance for high mod lifelines

Hi Bob, we have done some extensive research and testing on dyneema lines and it's sister products like Spectra so I feel qualified to answer this.

Like most questions should be answered, it...
Forum: SparTalk 01-03-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,197
Posted By jfranta
Use the creep tables on our website for setting...

Use the creep tables on our website for setting the line size for creep. We have not seen any creep issues when referencing the creep tables to set the line size for no more than about 0.5 inches...
Forum: SparTalk 03-02-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,762
Posted By jfranta
Eric, I can't speak for the old timers or anyone...

Eric, I can't speak for the old timers or anyone else for that manner but one major reason for individual holes in our line terminators is to maintain line separation and therefore put a lateral...
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