Chris Crisenbery wrote:
>
> In the racing world of Spitsters where we use really flexible fiberglass
> bonnets, we have created a little device that allows us to open the
> bonnet without creating extreme flex. I will attempt to describe it for
> all.
>
> Imagine if you will a handle with a rope that passes through it. the
> rope extends 3 or so feet each way of the handle. The handle is locked
> in place to the rope usually by a knot on each side of the handle (I
> have also seen the handle loose on the rope). At the end of each rope is
> a small S hook. The S hooks are then placed on each side of the bonnet
> in the fresh air vent slots. The latches are released and with a pull
> from the center of the bonnet up she comes.
>
> I suspect something like this could work with the steel bonnets using
> the soft types of ropes and coated S hooks.
>
> Kick it around and let me know if any one tries it.
>
> Chris Crisenbery Rascal Racing
it's amazing what uses come about for water ski tow handles. ted
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