I just started sailing a Laser last month. The boat I have belongs to a friend who sail I could use it if I keep it in my driveway. I have bought a outhaul and cunningham upgrade kit. Comming from the keelboat world I am amazed that I will have to tie that slippery little rope to the outhaul block everytime I want to sail the boat and the same thing for the outhaul. Why can't we use a cunningham hook and and small shackle for the outhaul? Is this a knot tying contest or what. How do you guys rig your boats?