Tuff Luff’s twin-grooved headfoil allows for easy and fast headsail changes. It is a must-have system for any club or competitive race boat. Tuff Luff is owned by Schaefer Marine Inc. who has been in marine hardware design since 1966.
Although Tuff Luff has been around for many years there have not been many significant changes to the product, which is a testament to its simplicity and quality. In this blog, we discuss its benefits and key tips on maintaining your Tuff Luff headfoil. You could also check out our previous blog here where we compare Tuff Luff with the other main contender for the headfoil market; Harken Carbo Racing Foil.
Benefits?
For 95% of sailors the choice is simple: Harken or Tuff Luff, however for the other 5% there are a limited number of Grand Prix alternatives.
For example, Gorilla Rigging’s G-Foil which utilises a fabric wrap around the forestay with a polycarbonate plastic extrusion hung behind it.
This provides weight, aero and impact resistance advantages, however, it should be noted that this is a fully custom product with a price tag to match!
So, how do you get the most out of your Tuff Luff head foil?
As it is such a simple system, there is a limited amount of maintenance work required, however, there are a few key tips to ensure reliable performance:
A properly maintained Tuff Luff will give you many seasons of reliable service.
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