rigging tension

I never use a meter to tension my rig.  I just go by feel.  Cap shrouds should be tightest along with forestay and back stay.  Once they are all relativly tight make the forward lowers tighter then the aft lowers but looser then the cap shrouds.  Look up the mast and make sure it is straight, if not adjust accordingly.  Giver a good shake to make sure she is sturdy and then go sailing.  When sailing at about 25 degrees the leeward cap shroud should feel loose but not look loose and so should the lowers.

That was the advice my buddy who is a professional rigger gave me after i installed a new roller furler and the mast is still standing after almost 2000 miles so it seems good to me.