I never sailed much, and not in a long time, but I'm wondering to myself if
some kind of sliding knot (there is a better word for them -- like a Prusik or
one of the many variations would work, or at least partially.
You could tie a Prusik on to the mainsheet using a short piece of suitable
rope, and then tie it off to the cleat or hook or whatever that you normally
fasten the mainsheet to.
Many of those knots require two hands to move them -- some of them can be set
up (iirc) to need only one hand in one direction (but two in the other
direction).
Mountain and tree climbers use knots like that, so they can hold a big load if
you choose the right ropes (or lines ;-)
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On Monday, August 31, 2020 11:58:20 AM Dave Aronson wrote:
The extensions are pricey, has anyone made or found a cheaper substitute?
On Mon, Aug 31, 2020, 10:50 AM Chad Bean <Z28colt@...> wrote:
The wood tiller works fine. I really like the tiller extension with the
rubber universal joint though. I have a longer extension that I like
when I'm racing alone. When my son is on the boat with me, I find
myself wishing that I had a shorter extension. I'd say that upgrading to
the universal joint will make a much smaller difference than upgrading
from the hook to a block for the sheet though.
