We have been somewhat dissapointed in our aluminum
Spade. Works as well as the Bruce in mud, but will not
set reliably in sand, especially grass over sand. I dove down
on it and poked the point into the bottom as far as I could, but
when we drifted back on it it just flopped over and dragged
along on its side. Had to switch to a CQR for grass/sand
conditions. Spade (the company and reps) do not seem to be
interested in giving any advice so we keep it as a spare,
disassembled amnd in a locker.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Cindy Ballreich" wrote in message
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Lee, Tamaroak, and Wayne,

Yes, I was hoping that Glenn would answer. We've got his web site
bookmarked.

How are you guys liking your Spades? What size did you get? Any
problems with your bow roller? How's the reset with big wind
shifts? We've seen the Practical Sailor tests and they're very
impressive, but they're not exactly "real world" conditions.

Cindy

Lee Huddleston wrote:

BTW Cindy, Glenn Ashmore sells or at least used to sell Spade
anchors, so he really knows of what he writes. I purchased a Spade
from him and was very pleased with the price, advice, and the prompt
service.