Ronstan SHOCK Blocks - Simple Efficient Low Friction Rings The name of the Ronstan SHOCK Block is derived fromSHeaveless blOCKand reflects the growing trend for replacing ball bearing blocks, with “low friction rings”, in a whole range of sailing system appli... -French posts -German posts low friction rings Ronstan
Pontos Winches get ‘Karverized’ Some exciting news this month from one of our favourite French deck hardware suppliers, Karver Systems, who acquired Pontos winches in February this year. Pontos was another innovative start-up French... -French posts Karver winches
Bamar Rollgen Furler – Code 0 Furler Hailing from Northern Italy, Bamar are over 40 years old and on a mission to create sleek, performance orientated furling designs that aim to ‘partially automate sailing operations’. In this blog we w... Bamar code zero code zero furler -French posts furling
Looking at a code zero? You need a Trogear carbon fiber bowsprit Trogear Marine Products are the freshest addition to the Upffront portfolio .Formed in 2012 by development engineer Jindrich Dokonal, Trogear are creating a buzz around their Trogear Carbon Fiber Bows... bowsprits -French posts -German posts Trogear
Getting to Grips with Winch Handles! A winch handles are just a winch handles - right? It’s true, but when buying a new one, there are a few things you need to consider. The main variables include: Length - Most winch handles come in two... Andersen Antal -French posts -German posts Harken Karver Lewmar Ronstan winches winch handle
Race through the night with Mantagua Led Lights Any experienced sailor will tell you, racing in low visibility or at night brings with it its own challenges and problems. The difference is quite literally, day and night. The combination of low visi... boat electronics -French posts -German posts Mantagua navigation lights
The DCSolar Power Move - Solar Panels for Yachts If you are planning a longer voyage offshore, the question of how to charge your batteries to keep your electronics running is of paramount importance. Instead of running the engine for several hours ... boat electronics -French posts -German posts solar panels for yachts
The Differences Between Harken Radial Winches and Harken Performa Winches Harken have an extensive range of winches which are split into x2 primary ranges: Harken Radial Winches and Harken Performa Winches. In this blog we help you understand the key differences between the... -French posts -German posts Harken winches
Antal Roller Cleat – A Sleek Solution for Mooring Italian manufacturer Antal produce a lot of cool products that we find are hugely popular on Upffront.com . From their blocks to their winches, Antal products seem to strike the perfect balance betwee... Antal -French posts -German posts rope cleats
Selden Bowsprits: An elegant solution that really stands out! Selden have been making sailing yacht masts since the 1960s and what started as a company that produced basic wooden masts has evolved into a world leading brand with an extensive range of sail handli... bowsprits -French posts Selden
Torsional Cable vs Torsion Rope In this blog we explore the differences between Torsional Cable and Custom Torsion Rope, the pro's and cons of each and provide guidance on the specification boundaries between the two. Nomenclature J... Armare -French posts furling lines Kohlhoff Rigging torsional cable torsion rope
Soft shackles are a win-win solution for multiple applications Soft shackles have surely penetrated the mainstream sailing in recent years. They are a popular alternative to traditional metal shackles. Made from single braid Dyneema® soft shackles offer several a... -French posts -German posts shackles soft shackles