[Brian Duff]

csandys - you can use turnbuckle , no problem. we do that. both with dux and with vectran.

jim- you can use cable with modern deadeyes, except the bending radius must be considered, and the radii of the current deadeyes will limit you to smaller cables than the deadeyes are geared toward, and 7x19 cable too.

you can also use Dux or vectran with old fashioned deadeyes, we do that too.

the coolest thing of all is you can just use wire and turnbuckles also!


for a real world test of just how much difference weight aloft makes, go out sailing on a rail down day, and send someone aloft, right to the mast head. not the heel angle, then let them down again. whats the difference?