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Old October 16th 18, 12:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Towrope tensions....Part II

1.5 to 2 x's the weak link strength for the attachment point. Someone at Tost could tell you the shear strength of their mounting kit bolts. It depends on what you want to fail first. Pull apart the mount or part of the tail still attached to the mount.

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