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| Right now this page is mostly directed at the new comers to R/C racing, I expect some of the experts might be able to tell me a few things so i'll try and keep it simple and stick to the most important items of concern and importance. |
| Things to do and not to do! when setting up and looking after your Blackmagick sails for racing. |
| The jib luff should never be over-tensioned as with the mainsail only in the very top end range of each sail should you need to put any real tension on the luff |
| In light weather never set your side stays to tight let the rig relax a bit not to much backstay tension let the jib luff sag a bit adding extra fullness and drive to the headsail |
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| The odd crease from the luff of jib or main is not so bad it means you have not over tensioned them. |
| Remember most B/M mainsails are made from mylar film while it is very stable under sailing conditions its also easy to damage when handling it and storing it. the biggest danger of all is excess heat, always try and cover the sails you'r not using if they are to be left in the car, it gets very hot in there during summer the seams are glued, to much heat will melt the seams and could even distort the mylar material! And if you crease it, expect it to stay creased. Handle with care! |
| When you first get you B/M sails they will have most likely been rolled for ease of shipping, hang them up on the wall for a day or two or fit them to your rig so they have a chance to straighten out before you use them. |
| Never try to Iron out a crease you will most likely just melt the material ! |
| If you'r putting your own numbers on, use water proof Ink it will not shrink like stick on number do and distort the sail in the heat of summer! Its also smoother for the air flow. |