The Decorators Team Fliers

Felix Mottram

Rev Stack 2007

Replacing link lines on the Rev 1.5 stack of 8 sails

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Individual cap links were prepared in sleeved kevlar, knotted and sealed at each end.
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New headers for the stack handles have been prepared using the pink sleeved kevlar with the black sleeved kevlar in the prussic loops.
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125cm lines cut, ends tied and then marked for for the first end loops.
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Lines marked for the second end loops.
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Finished lines assessed for variation.
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Finished lines ready for setting.
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End cap links in place after old link lines have been un-tied.
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End cap links, overview with old link lines.

Some of the sleeving on the old link lines had worn through which prompted this replacement process.
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Handles, test set.

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Link lines being attached with attention to cap link line configuration.
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Link lines all set ready for bedding flight as the larks head loops tend to open up in the new braided polyester line.

A new bridle has been installed as the old one was showing signs of wear.
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