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Old 01-28-2006, 07:18 PM   #1
Arugula
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For those of you who are successful drop spinners
How long did you park and draft before you could drop it? I am fairly good at parking and drafting but I have immense trouble getting a tight twist without going into my fiber source. Maybe I am over spinning and just can't tell because of the whole park & draft thing?

Also, what method do you use: inchworm, long pull, etc.?
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Old 01-29-2006, 02:11 AM   #2
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I think you'd be suprised at how many people don't get past the park. I could do it stnading sometime, but was much more efficient with the park and draft.

I also draft different in that I use a woolen as opposed to w worsted draft. I had the same problems with getting