Articulation
Hi there,
Articulation is a good thing, in that it reduces fatigue from lateral loading. But some places require more articulation than others. The wire moves laterally more alow, from the effects of wire weight, as well as things like people swaying on it. The attachment at the chainplates is the most vital spot, with the upper end of the turnbuckle a fairly distant second, and the tangs, on most boats, a radical third. So while there is something to be said for toggling the upper part of the turnbuckle, it's generally not a good cost/benefit proposition, which is one reason why you don't often see toggles at both ends. Another reason is that doing so adds another level of complexity needlessly
Fair leads,
BrionToss
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