Rigging screws' pins

[ghostlymoron]

Why are rings less secure than split pins? I much prefer the rings as they do not snag and are re-useable.

 

[Pye_End]

Even though the pointy bit aims for the centre of the circle, lines can still snag it. If they do, the metal is fairly soft, and the whole thing comes straight out. Cotter pins tend to stay there - just rip into the sheets and shins, so much more likely for you to tape over them.

 

[alahol2]

Why are rings less secure than split pins? I much prefer the rings as they do not snag and are re-useable.

I re-rig the mast every spring. Several years back I did the job using rings. There followed several weeks of bad weather so unable to get to the boat on its mooring. Finally got down to fit the sails and finalise the shroud tensions etc. Out of the eight rings on the rigging screws three were missing. I have no idea how that could have happened. Needless to say I have never used rings since and won't have them anywhere on the boat.

 

[Daydream believer]

I re-rig the mast every spring. Several years back I did the job using rings. There followed several weeks of bad weather so unable to get to the boat on its mooring. Finally got down to fit the sails and finalise the shroud tensions etc. Out of the eight rings on the rigging screws three were missing. I have no idea how that could have happened. Needless to say I have never used rings since and won't have them anywhere on the boat.

There are 2 types of ring. one is a single circumference ring & the other is more like a key ring with several circles . The former is less secure but possible not made in the larger sizes, unfortunately