Torn Luff Tape - Possible Causes?

KeelsonGraham

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After a fun overnight sail in a F4 , with full main, on dropping it we discovered a 3 inch tear down the luff tape close to the bolt rope, starting from the top of the tape. I’m wondering what might have caused it?

Not enough luff tension? Too much sail out?
 
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