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Most brands these days only make fixed-hook harnesses. But some die-hard fans still prefer the sliding spreader bar with a hook that moves across their body as they change tacks.
Why do some sailors prefer the anchored feel of the regular, fixed bar and some the sliding? We asked two of our Brand Ambassadors – 10-time Dutch Formula Champion Dennis Littel plus wave and speed specialist Steve Thorp – what their preferences are:
Dennis Littel - A Time and Place for Each
I tend to go for the fixed hook when training or racing slalom for a locked-in feel and direct power sensation.
But for course racing and Formula racing, I sometimes use a sliding spreader bar so I have extra movement to turn my upper body outwards in the upwind legs.
Steve Thorp - Fixed Spreader Bar Hooks Every Time
This one is easy. I tried a sliding spreader bar a couple of times and that was enough for me to know it wasn’t for me.
I didn’t like it. In fact, as soon as I received all my new gear, which included a light-weight harness that I liked - but that had a sliding hook system – I decided to wrap the webbing strap around the bar to lock it in place.
I much prefer fixed. The stable hook position lets me change the sail sheeting angle easier with subtle body movements.
With the sliding hook, the bar just shifts around rather than giving the direct response I prefer.
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