What to call this twing. downhauler, jib sheet lead?

[allene]

Originally Posted by benz

I call mine 'jib clew downhaul', since I use it to haul down the clew of my jib. I haven't seen it used by anyone but me before now, but I find it quite handy.
Ben

That is very interesting. I have been calling it the jib sheet downhaul for similar reasons but wanted a single name. There are others who use it. TP-52s us such a setup exclusively but since it is exclusive, they probably just call it the fairlead. I have three candidates at this point:

1) Lizard, which is a term going back to the 1800s but is more general in meaning
2) Choker, from Gladstone
3) Twing, from spinnaker land

I don't have a favorite but hope to settle on one before next season. It is certainly easier to use these than it is to move a jib car under load.

Allen