Seek info from the source:Master Rigger Brion Toss
Go to Brion's web site: briontossrigging.com and go to the spar talk section. Ask away. Order his book: The Complete Rigger's apprentice to learn all of the techniques you will need to maintain and properly tune your rig. He is an accessable guy, will answer your questions personally(Really!), and will not dissapoint you with his knowledge. You don't have to be afraid of your rig. You can learn to care for it yourself. Good Luck! Ron Hughes Commodore, the Hunter Sailing Assn. of Oregon