Beware!
The deadly Halyard Wrap...
By 3Dfurler.com
You're sailing along with 15-20 knot winds, a little sporty and life is good...
Suddenly the head sail comes sliding down, its leech and panels draped over the bow and now dragging in the water...
You are single-handed and your first reaction is to rush forward and secure the sail...
This story can start and end in many different scenarios....none of which are good.
What is Halyard Wrap?
The Real Problem
Simply summarized...halyard wrap is the result of a flawed designed concept.
Using a rotational device (aka "swivel") situated on a metal wire, then surround by a resistance of force by a rope is ... absurd.
You will find many articles from the so called "experts" with workarounds for the problem but let's address the real issue.
The best way to prevent Halyard Wrap is to not use a system that causes it.
The Real Solution
We wish we could say its rocket science or that we invented this....
BUT we did improve on an old idea.
The Halyard rotates with the Sail!
