Thanks for the post. Useful information that I was previously unaware of.
You can thank Wills Wing, Inc., and while you're at it ask the negligent fuckers why they don't offer a release system on their gliders.
Re: Knots
Posted: 2016/06/18 23:06:47 UTC
by NMERider
Steve Davy wrote:....You can thank Wills Wing, Inc., and while you're at it ask the negligent fuckers why they don't offer a release system on their gliders.
I didn't realize Wills posted that link on kitestrings using your account.
What are you referring to by, 'offer a release system on their gliders'?
With the exception of the keel attachment I thought all release system were attached to the harness.
Re: Knots
Posted: 2016/06/19 06:27:02 UTC
by Steve Davy
I was referring to a built in release system on their gliders, like sailplanes come from the factory with release systems built in, and automobiles come from the factory with braking systems built in, and motorcycles come from the factory with clutches built in, and motorboats come from the factory with throttle systems built in...
P.S. A downside to a built in release system is that it would become more difficult for Davis Straub to figure out how to kill more victims with his worthless crap equipment, but he is very resourceful in that department and I'm confident that he would find a way.
Re: Knots
Posted: 2016/06/19 18:08:58 UTC
by <BS>
...ask the negligent fuckers why they don't offer a release system on their gliders.
Why would they when their gliders aren't designed for towing? Although, by using the most current proper and safe towing procedures they can be towed successfully.
Re: Knots
Posted: 2016/07/03 08:44:26 UTC
by Steve Davy
Here is a hitch that I had considered as something of a novelty. Now, after learning and experimenting with this one I find that it is a wonderful knot to know and so I am including it here.
Yep, I used a version of the overhand slip knot to tie gliders to the truck. After cinching down the gliders to the rack, I would take the free end and the bight and make an easy to untie knot. Never lost any gliders, but the drive up was short.