The loads on the pvc are largely compressive.
The loads on the pvc are largely compressive.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
Ummmmm....Originally Posted by spidennis
My beautiful girlfriend has stolen both of the video cameras for her Florida trip. Video may have to wait until she gets back on Saturday. Belay that, probably Monday. We'll have some 'catching-up' to take care of Sunday.
Trust nobody!
did someone say shrapnel..
wear your safety glasses, or you'll look like this guy.
do not try this at home kids.
Ambulo tua ambulo.
so where are you supposed to try this then?did someone say shrapnel..
wear your safety glasses, or you'll look like this guy.
do not try this at home kids.
In the neighbor's yard, so his/her home owner's insurance can pay for all the medical bills.
Trust nobody!
I think it is far below the design forces, and not far off from the right directions. The standing rigging that he uses is the backup to the trampoline frame, which keep the boat together should the frame be wracked. Besides, the hull is taking the bulk of the static load. (Wait until the anchor starts pulling the rode out from underneath the forward strap!)
Funny, it seems like the HH was designed just for that trimaran! It's a great fit! That tottering old sailor makes it look silly, though.
I've got two 7' aluminum poles that I've been thinking of using in a similar manner on the ground. As you said, Dave, the forces on the poles are largely compressive. To duplicate that setup ashore, the key is the stake in the ground. Perhaps those trapper's anchors would work just fine for this!
- MacEntyre
Last edited by MacEntyre; 02-03-2010 at 17:50.
- MacEntyre
"We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." - Ben Franklin
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I wonder if he has an escape plan if the whole thing gets upset and into the water?
Wouldn't want that to become an "at sea burial shroud"
Better keep your sharp and pointy stuff close at hand
Sure, they used to sew them into their hammock!
- MacEntyre
"We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." - Ben Franklin
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I'll bet angry wives still do.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
I'll 2nd that
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