Wire vs Composite Structural Furling Forestays In our previous blog ,we explainedwhat we meant by the term: structural furling forestay. In this article we look at when to use traditional wire vs a composite cable as the torsional stay. Structural... furling furling lines structural furler
Top down furler vs Bottom up furler - whats the difference? Top down furler and bottom up furler are expressions used primarily for continuous line furling systems using a torsional cable/rope, around which the sail furls. As opposed to a traditional foil furl... code zero furler -French posts furling -German posts
Best Code Zero furlers: Top 5 from Upffront.com in 2024 In this blog we round up5 of the best code zero furlerson the market. Choosing the right code zero furler is a question of boat size and SWL (safe working load), sail area, performance level and budge... code zero furler furling -German posts Karver KZ Race Furler Profurl Ubi Maior
Code Zero or Gennaker Furler - how to choose the right one? How do I choose the right code zero or gennaker furler for my boat? Data from 8 well-known manufacturers is reviewed and conclusions drawn to help guide you to an appropriate unit for your needs. A qu... code zero furler -French posts furling gennaker furler -German posts
Facnor Electric Furler - latching on the trend of boat electrification The sailing world is undergoing a sea change, embracing the power of electrification for unparalleled ease and convenience, especially for older crews and solo sailors. Electric systems are revolution... electric furler Facnor furling -German posts
How Long is my Furling Line? It’s a simple question but if you are buying a new furler or need to organise a replacement furling line and do not have access to measure it……. how long should it be!? In this blog we give you some s... -French posts furling furling lines -German posts
Is it a Halyard Swivel, Top Swivel or just a Swivel!? There are many types of swivels used on board boats, several of which are mounted on halyards, however, the term “Halyard Swivel” is reserved for one specific application. In this blog we will explain... furling
Structural Furler for the main forestay Continuous line furlers, together with a torsional cable, is an alternative furling system for the main structural forestay. Structural furler is an increasingly popular, lightweight choice for both r... Facnor -French posts furling -German posts Karver structural furler
Harken Furlers for small boat - from 14ft Dinghy to 30ft Sportsboat Harken have a dedicated range of furlers for dinghies and keel boats up to 30ft (3mm, 5mm and 6mm diameter forestays). These are what we, at upffront.com would term “Structural furlers”, in that they ... -French posts furling Harken
Measuring a Boat for a New Torsional Cable You have decided to go for a new code zero or downwind asymmetric. To ensure the furling system fits your boat, it is important the way of measuring a boat including a physical measurement of the maxi... -French posts furling -German posts torsional cable torsion rope
The Best Code 0 furlers for 25-30ft Sailing Boats If you have a 25-30ft sailboat and you are looking to boost your sailing performance with a code zero or asymmetric spinnaker then you will need a furler in the 900-1000kg working load range. There is... code zero code zero furler Facnor -French posts furling -German posts Karver KZ Race Furler Profurl Ronstan Selden
Spinnaker Snuffers - Better Than Furling? A snuffer is a simple, reliable method of dousing an asymmetric spinnaker. Despite advances in furling technology, spinnaker snuffers remain the first choice for many offshore race yachts such as Clas... -French posts furling -German posts snuffers spinnaker gear