Proper boomvang and set up

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Raymond
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Boom Vang Strap

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RIKanaka
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vang strap

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So you loop the vang strap around the boom a few times and attach the shackle of the vang block to the 2 metal eyes? What keeps the looped strap from sliding toward to mast, other than friction and the main sail slugs in the boom track?
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