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Top down adapters: maximise the value of your furling unit

You have a 39 footer and are interested in using the same furling unit for both your code zero and asymmetric spinnaker. We take a look at the furling unit options and discuss the available torsional ...

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13.12.2024 13:19:58

Facnor Furlers LS/LX/RX - Genoa Sail Furling

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – here at Upffront we are passionate about lighter, faster and safer sailing. As a result, we are constantly searching for performance orientated solutions...

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12.12.2024 08:40:27

Which top down furler do I choose for my 25' sports boat?

You have a 25ft sportsboat and need a top down furler, which one should you choose? One of upffront.com 's key principles is to offer a good selectionof hardware and rigging options with high quality ...

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12.12.2024 07:43:39

Profurl NEX Furler - effortless flying sail furler

The Profurl NEX furler is an easy to retrofit electrically driven Code 0 ("Code Zero") or top-down gennaker furler. With the Profurl NEX furler, you can furl / unfurl your sails, from anywhere on the ...

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12.12.2024 07:31:58

Karver Furler Accessories Guide for KF V3 Range

The Karver KF V3 range is now available at upfront.com . With this latest iteration of popular Karver furler, Karver have moved away from dedicated top down drums in favour of a more flexible modular ...

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11.12.2024 18:26:20

Top down furler and Bottom up furler - Differences and Options

What are the key differences between bottom up and top down furler units and do I need a dedicated unit for each type of furling? For a definition of the expressions, "top-down" and "bottom-up" furlin...

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11.12.2024 17:13:07

What Information is Required to Specify the Correct Genoa Furling System?

So, you’re in the market for a new genoa furling system or genoa reefing system… either your existing furling unit is extremely old - and spare parts aren’t available anymore - or you’re choosing to s...

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18.11.2024 12:35:53

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...

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25.10.2024 10:49:40

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...

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19.02.2024 09:55:09

Guest Blog - Mainsail Furling Systems

BY ANDY RICE, INTERVIEWING BJARNE LORENZEN:Most of the time we think of furling headsails but asBjarne Lorenzen of sailmaker Doyle O’leuexplains, there are options for mainsail furling systems too. In...

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08.05.2023 12:02:39

From Clutches to Furling, What We Can All Take From The IMOCAs - A Conversation With Oliver Heer Ocean Racing

The IMOCA class has long been at the forefront of technological development in deck gear, rigging and furling systems. Many of the performance products we promote at Upffront.com have originated in th...

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30.12.2022 09:37:23

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