by ianrmaciver » Sat May 14, 2016 1:11 pm
Hi Andy,
I've used the kicker as a preventer for a couple of years , anchoring to a shackle fitted to the shroud adjuster..then clipped on. Not hugely pretty but it works and is very convenient .
Regarding loadings , I guess preventers always feel a bit stressed....but then so do gybes...and with a modicum of caution I haven't had any problems.
Your soft shackle idea sounds good , but I think the shroud anchor is more secure than the grab rail.
Good luck.
Ian