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Old 02-25-2010, 06:45 PM
Brion Toss Brion Toss is offline
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Default Need pictures

Hello,
Not completely clear on the configuration you propose, so until I can see some pictures, here are some General Truths.
First, stay away from chain. The only reason that people use it for rodes is that it is hard to cut (catenary is essentially a rationalization). Instead, consider Dacron or Spectra for chafe-resistant pieces. Much easier to deal with, in blocks and hawses, and on bitts.
Next, take a real close look at loads, and scale accordingly. I've talked with Larry a bit about this. Near as I can tell he puts some too-scary loads on parts of his system, where high-loaded lines change direction.
Safe to adjust an Icicle Hitch in a storm? Of course not! It's not safe to do much of anything in a storm. The key element here is that the knot lives in you; can you tie it while tired, cold, wet, and/or panicking?
Chafe on the rode won't be an issue.
Single-braid Nylon and Dacron, for optimal energy absorption, ans well as flexibility for deployment and stowage.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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