Spinaker snuffers

[cameronke]

I was given a spinaker snuffer that is like a large GRP slinky spring. I have never had much success with it, it seems to snag. Has anyone had any success with one of these devices and can anyone offer any tips.

Regards to all

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[BrendanChandler]

I have a snuffer which is like a bucket where the bottom has been replaced by a tube of very light cloth. The bucket feeds the sail into the tube.
I find this excellent. I cannot imagine yours.

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[maxi]

Yes, had a great deal of success using it to compensate for lack of crew whilst two- handed racing. The biggest problem was if you let it come into contact with a shroud, when it would instantly become a chinese puzzle, with lots of of coils around the shroud. This apart - a good bit of kit which does not suffer from some of the shortcomings of fabric sleeved snuffers.

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[TRH]

Hi see my post dated 22/10/03 under 'Snuffer' on search. My freind had same problem,Hope this is of some help regards Trevor

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[cameronke]

Thanks Trevor.
I have just dug out the kit and playing with it in the hall. It has a label that identifies it as a Spin-safe made by Aronowitsch & Lyth AB
Valhallavägen 116
SE-114 41 Stockholm
Sweden
I went onto thier site but it doesnt list the Spin-safe.

Should the halyard that is connected to the mouth and lifts the snuffer run outside or inside the coil?

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