On May 19, 12:37 am, Ringmaster wrote:
On May 15, 1:21?pm, Bart wrote:

What is the difference between a Checkstay and a
Running Backstay? ?[1 pt]

A running backstay is usually found on a fractional rig. It attaches
to the mast near the headstay attachment point and is used to adjust
headstay tension since the backstay on a fractional is used mostly to
bend the mast. Checkstays are usually found on a masthead rig and
usually attach at 1 or 2 points around the middle and upper third of
the mast. They are used to straighten the rig to power it up.

1 point to you. Good answer. It gets interesting when you try to
figure out how much tension to put in each part of a checkstay,
assuming there are more than one attachment point.