This is not a problem it just requires slight adjustments to your diamonds. Due to the nature of the aluminum extrusion and in some cases the way the masts are rigged, some masts are stiffer and some masts are softer than others. The suggested numbers that we offer here will, again, get you very close so that your mast and North mainsail will work well together. We have broken down the numbers for both 1/8” forestay tension and 1/16” diamond tension.ġ/16” Wire Diamond Tension With North Proctor model sailsġ/16” Wire Diamond Tension With North Fisher model sailsīefore you step the mast, set the diamond tension to achieve proper mast bend.ĭiamond tension, not only has an effect on the sideways bend in the mast, but also on fore and aft bend. Following is a comparison of the numbers between the Model A and the Pro gauges. The newer Loos Pro gauge is spring loaded and some sailors have found it to be slightly more accurate and reliable than the Loos Model A. The Loos tension gauge is a relatively accurate instrument that will help measure the tension of your standing rigging. We urge you to read the section on sail care in order to prolong the life of your sails. Please read it thoroughly before using your sails for the first time. The following tuning guide is meant to be a comprehensive guide for setting and trimming your North Sails. These designs are the result of hours of boat on boat sail testing and racing experience. This tuning guide is for the DSD design, VS design and the Proctor design Thistle sails.
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