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posted on 16-10-2011 at 01:48 PM

help w/ harness

Well it's just a couple more days of work and then off to NJ for 3 days of kites, beer, and fun. First time away without my kids. (10yrs)
I have a harness with a hook only that I run a stromp through. Is there going to be someone there to show me the correct way to set up a pulley and some type of safety system. Can I purchase these items from someone there or a retail store close by? Starting to not sleep so well thinking about this event!!

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posted on 16-10-2011 at 02:00 PM

Yes we can show you the correct way to get "hooked in" put my number in your cell, give me a call when you get there. As far as buying the right stuff there, eh not sure if there is anyone going to bring an extra one, but if there is a sailing store close by or on your way there I can tell you what to get so you will be set up right.

Right here is a pic of the pulley and block along with the wichard safety release

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posted on 16-10-2011 at 02:28 PM

Thanks Rich! This is why i posted this now. I can go to a couple boat stores here and look. If there isn't any available i will just see what others are using and buy when I get home. I guess 2 years of running my flawed system will be ok for a couple more days down there. I put your phone number in. thanks again and see you soon.

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posted on 16-10-2011 at 02:49 PM

I just did a search and there are a bunch of marine dealers within a 5 mile radious. If we get rain on Wednesday I'll scout around for you. All we need is a quick release witchard (sp) yes? U2U'd my number as well and when are you coming in Wednesday?

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posted on 16-10-2011 at 05:53 PM

I will be arriving on Thursday. Staying over at my Dad's in Toms River Wednesday night. Leaving early in the morning, it's about an hour and a half drive down. I don't mind picking one up if there are that many marine dealers. I see there are many to choose from under that name and I want to get the proper one (still need help).
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posted on 16-10-2011 at 06:06 PM

Do not get the pull pin type wichard snap shackle. It will not release under load. what you want is a torsionrelease snap shackle,it uses a cord to pull down a release. It is about 80 bucks if you can find one.

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posted on 16-10-2011 at 06:08 PM

it's #2673 well that is one size of them anyway

The image I posted, is the torsion one Donnie is talking about.

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