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Also old school sail ties. For the same reason, and because it keeps the eyes open and easier to thread, even when wet.
Hi Drew,
Good one, although it’s something I had never thought of, or even seen.
A friend taught me this trick for ski pole straps. There you have a buckle you ca unclip and half turn. Same benefits much easier to get on and off quickly with gloves on.
Hi Drew and John,
When I last had sails made, they were delivered with webbing ties sewn without the loop. I asked why as my webbing sail ties had been with a loop for years and I was clear how much easier it was. The sailmaker said that he received too many complaints that, with the loop, the webbing was unable to be rolled up flat. Some things are just more important….
My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy
Nice! I like it…
That is some good looking stitching!
Hi Ben,
Thanks, but it’s not a hard skill to learn and very useful once you do. More about having a good palm than anything else. See the links.