"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008100310082150073-jerelull@maccom...
On 2008-10-02 21:31:05 -0400, Gordon said:

So who prefers what and why. I'm looking at vangs also, rigid vs line.

With the weight of our boom, I find an adjustable topping lift more useful
than a rope vang, as the last thing I want to do most times is pull the
boom down. Have used rope vangs as preventers by shifting to the toe rail.
Haven't tried a rigid vang, mostly due to cost.

Our traveler is mid-boom and 5' wide so works adequately as a preventer as
well as shaping the sail more nicely.

I have a rigid vang which does away with the need for a topping lift.