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Armare Zero Twist Torsional Ropes

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Armare Ropes is a 200-year-old, family owned, rope making business in Northern Italy. Upffront are pleased to launch a new range of finished torsional ropes, for code zero and asymmetric furlers, from this progressive company.

ROPEYE - Back to the Future!

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It's the big return of Ropeye products!

 

After almost two years of absence, this well-known brand is back in force on our waters, whether on new foiling dinghies, IMOCA’s, maxi’s, or to modernize and lighten older cruising boats. The complete range is now available on Upffront.com, from the classic Ropeye Loop padeyes to the newer stick-on Bolts and sexy carbon Eyestraps.

Just the two of us... Upffront.com sponsors UKDHOS for 2022

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UKDHOS is coming back for its second year and Upffront.com is proud to be a sponsor! The 2022 season promises to be bigger and better than 2021, and we can't wait to see these competitive boats and sailors back out on the water. Stay tuned for more updates on the series, including insights into optimum setup for double handed racing! 

 

Ronstan snap shackles – A more affordable alternative to a sailing staple?

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Hailing from Australia, Ronstan have been developing hardware for sailors since 1953. The Triggersnap shackles are the latest shackle range in their extensive catalogue of deck hardware solutions and Ronstans own take on snap shackles.

Outils Oceans Rope Bag - In Collaboration with Racers

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Outils Oceans is a brand-new product range at Upffront which we are very excited to introduce. However, the marine division of this Brittany (France) based company has been working, in collaboration with racers and offshore sailors, for many years to create a range of lightweight sturdy rope bags and accessories.

Selden Bowsprits: An elegant solution that really stands out!

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Selden have been making sailing yacht masts since the 1960s and what started as a company that produced basic wooden masts has evolved into a world leading brand with an extensive range of sail handling and deck hardware systems. Some of their products have become household names in their own right e.g. Furlex furlers, but in this blog we take a closer look at their extremely popular, retrofit extendable bowsprits.

We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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