Another option is to use a length (~ 5 ft) of heavy tuna cord with Cannonball clip on one end, ball swivel on other. The braid ties directly to the swivel and the swivel acts as the stop. Scotty sells something like this now and a few of our local shops carry them as well. Pretty easy to make it on your own as well. I like then - gives a nice attachement point for clips and easy to handle when needed with the thick cord.
Another option is to use a length (~ 5 ft) of heavy tuna cord with Cannonball clip on one end, ball swivel on other. The braid ties directly to the swivel and the swivel acts as the stop. Scotty sells something like this now and a few of our local shops carry them as well. Pretty easy to make it on your own as well. I like then - gives a nice attachement point for clips and easy to handle when needed with the thick cord.
On my side of the boat (cause I like to stack) I have approx. 14 to 16ft of chord before the braid-then I never worry-the rigger stops automatically at the loop where the braid joins the chord-if I am stacking the release is taken off and the rest of the chord is raised with the green button. Blow back is not a noticeable problem and it's fool proof-especially if you knot the chord about 5ft from the bottom and then if you make a mistake and go to auto it still stop before the bottom release.That's what I do ...dont buy it from Scotty or anyone else though major rip off. Buy some of the chord in a spool and make your own... to do them up there not even a few bucks...Most places sell them for like 12 -14 bucks... you can clip to the chord same as wire..If you stack just use two red stopper beads instead of the one yellow one you run for wire. The benefits of buying the chord is you have it on hand and can make up a few of them as spares in case...
On my side of the boat (cause I like to stack) I have approx. 14 to 16ft of chord before the braid-then I never worry-the rigger stops automatically at the loop where the braid joins the chord-if I am stacking the release is taken off and the rest of the chord is raised with the green button. Blow back is not a noticeable problem and it's fool proof-especially if you knot the chord about 5ft from the bottom and then if you make a mistake and go to auto it still stop before the bottom release.
On my side of the boat (cause I like to stack) I have approx. 14 to 16ft of chord before the braid-then I never worry-the rigger stops automatically at the loop where the braid joins the chord-if I am stacking the release is taken off and the rest of the chord is raised with the green button. Blow back is not a noticeable problem and it's fool proof-especially if you knot the chord about 5ft from the bottom and then if you make a mistake and go to auto it still stop before the bottom release.