'97 rules query

[phil_kirk]

if the halyard goes through the ring between the masthead and the head of the kite it should stretch allowing the head of the kite to reach the turning block at the top of the mast when hoisted.  As th kite is lowered the elastic will pull the ring and the halyard in to the mast near the top spreaders. this should be sufficient to avoid the halyard from wrapping itself around the spreaders and fouling the next hoist.

[Torchy]

Thanks Phil...experimenting in the garden with it shortly

[Phil Alderson]

I would also make sure that you have a bit of elastic from one shroud, around the forestay and back to the other shroud. about 5-10 cm below the shrouds, this also helps stop jams.

[Torchy]

Ta, there are remnants in place that need replacing...wondered what they were