HI Mike, I also have a Tri-X 51 with 8 element Log for HF and a 28 element log for V/U At first I lowered it every time high winds were forecast. Lately I have it parked at about 40 ft and leave it there. Seems to be a good compromise and has not been an issue for the past 2 or 3 years. Ned WC4X Ned Mountain ned.mountain at mindspring.com 770 823 4205 (M)