savtract - 7-9-2007 at 03:20 AM
I noticed that most of the depowerable open cell- foil's leader lines are kinda long compare it with LEI leader lines. Is there any explanation on
having a longer leader lines.
powerzone - 7-9-2007 at 07:18 AM
just a guess, but since foils have the ability to reverse launch... having long leader lines is more comfortable/safe when you reach up and grab on
the leaders to reverse.
also, most LEI use a cam-cleat below the bar near the chickenloop for trimming where most foils use a webbing trimmer strap above the bar. thus the
leaders neeed to be proportionally longer to equalize with the length of the trimmer.