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Old 04-28-2009
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Might be an issue of mono-hull vs multi-hull. On a mono you have more forgiveness when it comes to knockdown or getting a bit overpowered. You can just round up a bit and then spill the sheet. If you did get knocked down generally you can just release the sheets and you will pop back up. On a multi-hull you might -need- the ability to instantly let the sheet free to prevent getting flipped (less forgiving) so in that application SD is correct in saying that a rope clutch is too slow.
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