TUFF LUFF

TUFF LUFF

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Tuff Luff Aero is an advanced slotted headstay system designed to enhance sailing performance. Its unique aerodynamic teardrop shape offers significant improvements in lift and wind reattachment, making it ideal for speed-focused sailing.

Specifications
The Tuff Luff Aero models include A-1706-46, A-1706-59, A-2506-59, and A-2506-72. These models vary in overall length, extrusion length, and maximum headstay length, accommodating different wire and rod sizes. The extrusion weight ranges from 0.15 lbs per foot (0.22 kg per meter) to 0.18 lbs per foot (0.27 kg per meter).

Design Features
The patented teardrop shape of the Tuff Luff Aero provides at least 9% more lift and ensures faster wind reattachment to the sail, reducing turbulence. The system is engineered for high impacts, eliminating the need for bumpers, and features a fine finish surface to minimize friction between the foil and sail.

Materials and Construction
The system is constructed from custom polycarbonate material, which is lighter, stronger, and more durable than other systems. The stainless steel, snag-free feeder allows for smooth passage of spinnaker sheets.

Performance
Wind tunnel testing confirms that the shape of the Tuff Luff Aero reduces friction, enhancing overall sail performance. The system's design ensures smooth laminar airflow, contributing to its efficiency.

Conclusion
Tuff Luff Aero is a cutting-edge solution for sailors seeking improved performance through advanced aerodynamic design and durable materials.
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TUFF LUFF-1

Wind tunnel tested shape lowers friction, enhancing sail performance Fine finish surface reduces friction between foil and sail resulting in - faster sets and douses high impacts eliminates Stainless steel, snag-free feeder allows spinnaker sheets to pass freely LUFF TAPE TUFF LUFF AERO Tuff Luff Aero represents a major evolution of slotted headstay systems. Its unique aerodynamic shape provides at least 9% more lift. Faster wind reattachment to the sail with less turbulence is also a benefit of this patented teardrop shape. If you have the need for speed, you have a need for Tuff Luff Aero.

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