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marek · 9th September 2007, 01:03 AM

Hi,

I noticed some racers hold their uphaul lines (instead of the boom) with their front hand when on plane (to lean even more to the side I presume).
Is that a technique to stay on plane in extremely light wind or a way to get the maximum upwind angle?

Any other tips on when and how to use it?

-marek

9th September 2007, 01:03 AM	#1
marek Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95	Hanging on to the uphaul rope when on plane Hi, I noticed some racers hold their uphaul lines (instead of the boom) with their front hand when on plane (to lean even more to the side I presume). Is that a technique to stay on plane in extremely light wind or a way to get the maximum upwind angle? Any other tips on when and how to use it? -marek