On May 3, 12:54*am, Richard Casady
wrote:
On Sat, 2 May 2009 15:41:02 -0300, "Denis M"

wrote:

What is the right procedure when you find a kink in a two years old 5/16” OD
forestay? Would you replace the forestay or challenge it?

A kink is a well known form of abuse, and extracts a known percentage
of the strength. If the stay was considerably oversize, maybe you can
keep it. A matter for calculation.

Casady

Remember, a Daisy Chain is only as strong as it's weakest Kink.