Asymmetric Furling

Cowie

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Thinking of fitting furling gear for my Asy spinnaker and looking at the German company Bartels anyone have one or draw backs with it
 

Cowie

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Boats always eye watering cost. I am looking to run a 1.25oz kit for heavier winds.
Race single-double handed
 

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I've just bought a Furler (sort of) from Bartels and found them to be extremely helpful and great service. Spoke to Dennis Nunes.
I already had a Bartels Furler and the swivel on a Drifter Sail that came with the boat. So I bought the AT Rope and the fitting kit from them.
Had to be accurate with my measurements but fairly straightforward. I did a price compare with loads of other Furlers and was happy to go with Bartels. Their quality is superb.
Now I run my 110 sq mt A3 on their Furler (top down) and it works great, as we race light handed.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
 

Cowie

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Thank you for the feed back I am leaning heavily to Bartels and will go down the route.
Currently my heavy kite is 90sq mtrs, the racing landscape has changed some what with more short handed
 

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Thinking of fitting furling gear for my Asy spinnaker and looking at the German company Bartels anyone have one or draw backs with it

I have one of these TypeIII c/w top swivel....

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.....which is unused.

Any specific questions, send me a PM.
 
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cardinals

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Hi - a pal and I have been racing a First 40 double handed with a 150 sq m asymmetric.

We’ve been using a soft mouthed sock and it works fine with one on the foredeck. Less prone to problems, less complex, lighter and much cheaper.

Happy to answer any questions
 
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