I tried to order a new forestay for my 23.5 that conforms to the requirements of the CDI furler. The furler requires a toggle at the top of the forestay. I know that some are using this style T-Ball fitting with a toggle:
When I asked the rigger about it, he informed me that this was not the correct part. He explained that this part is intended for a running backstay and that the big loop is not supposed to be secured with a pin. Something about point loads... Anyway, he pointed me to this instead:
Only problem is that he doesn't stock it and can't seem to get one. In fact the only place I can even find it listed is here:
http://www.rigrite.com/Rigging/T-Ball_Fittings.php#T-Ball_Eyes
I asked them for a quote but after a couple of days, they are still "checking their stock". I'm guessing this means they don't have it. Anyone have any idea where I can get one.
When I asked the rigger about it, he informed me that this was not the correct part. He explained that this part is intended for a running backstay and that the big loop is not supposed to be secured with a pin. Something about point loads... Anyway, he pointed me to this instead:
Only problem is that he doesn't stock it and can't seem to get one. In fact the only place I can even find it listed is here:
http://www.rigrite.com/Rigging/T-Ball_Fittings.php#T-Ball_Eyes
I asked them for a quote but after a couple of days, they are still "checking their stock". I'm guessing this means they don't have it. Anyone have any idea where I can get one.