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Roll wires

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Randy

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SkyBolts were simple - no roll wires - AcroSports, not so much !
How do I tension roll wires ? I have a good 1/2" deflection in the center with normal finger pressure. 1/2 additional turn on the turnbuckle and I cannot get the clevis pin installed.
There has to be a way to get them tighter than this ??
And, while on the subject - even with the wires as loose as they are, I had difficulty installing the top wings after removing the bolts in the center section / "N" strut roll wire attach.
Getting the 3 brackets aligned was the problem even though I started with a phillips screwdriver then a ground down, tapered bolt, then the correct bolt.
Is there a procedure that works better than constant high volume verbal abuse or is it just the nature of the beast ??
Thank you
 

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