Hanging out on a DSII

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In looking around this site I have picked up a lot of very useful information and for that I thank all of you who use this forum to inform others by responding to questions and comments.
I have noticed photos of day sailers under sail with crew hanging out on wire. As an X-hobie sailor, I would like more information.
Where on the mast do you attach the wire? What guage is the wire? Is the wire a stock item or improvised and if so, any tips on length.

jerry (hobie16-at-yahoo.com)

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Trapeze are not class legal and probably for good reason. The stock DS mast was never intended to take the stress of hiking out on a trapeze. If you still want to try it, attach the trapeze wires to the mast at the point where the shrouds are attached (the hound). good luck.

Roger Livingston

Roger Livingston (rnlivingston-at-tccsecure.com)

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You know, I didn't thing the mast was beefy enough to take the stress. I know my hobie mast was a lot stronger.
This is not something I care to attempt on the Day sailor.
thanks for the input Roger.

jerry (hobie16-at-yahoo.com)