He's writing about winch cable rigging at the glider end. When a weak link
breaks, the "strop" (A 20 meter or so lead rope from the glider to the top
of the cable parachute.) drops somewhere on the airfield with valuable parts
of the weak link assembly and a Tost ring set still attached. It can be
hard to find in tall grass. It's easier, but somewhat alarming, to find it
with a mower.

I'd suggest that at least parts of the strop might be coated with a liquid
urethane material mountain climbers call "rope dope". It is available in
bright florescent colors and also serves to stiffen the strop while
protecting it from wear. I'd be careful about messing with the Tost weak
link assembly since its proper function is critical to safety.

Bill Daniels


"01-- Zero One" wrote in message
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My friend, we are truly "separated by a common language"!

I haven't the foggiest idea what you are talking about.

Larry



"Edward Weaver" wrote in
message :

Has anyone got experience of using Orange Boat Fenders
in the strop configuration to help with visability
when looking for broken strops.

I would intend to fit this by the weak link having
the additional benefit of lifting the weak links of
the ground and reducing wear and battering.

My possible concern is storing energy and therefore
pinging back at the glider on failure of the weak link
if fitted in series

Would there be an issue with having a fender attatched
only at one end and therefore not in the circuit.