Loos RT 10

Item #: 14202

Loos RT 10 Rod Rigging Tension Gage. This high accuracy easy to use. Its hands free free tensioning allows you to easily read the gauge while making adjustments. The RT-10 is for rod rigging Diameter 3.2mm, 5mm, 5.7mm, 6.3mm, 7.1mmRigging tension is becoming more important as a result of the trend toward the use of mast bend to control mainsail shape under different wind conditions. Mast bend will also affect the shape and trim of the jib, since mast adjustment generally affects forestay tension. Contact your sailmaker for recommended settings.Contrary to popular thought, a slack rig is more punishing on a hull than a properly adjusted, tight rig. Insufficient tension will reduce the loads transmitted to the hull. Slack rigging will punish the spar and rigging needlessly by allowing excessive movement, chafe and shock loading.