Description

HARKEN Carbo Racing Foil Pre-Feeder
Gain a competitive edge with the HARKEN Carbo Racing Foil Pre-Feeder. This essential piece of deck hardware is meticulously engineered for racing sailboats where every second is critical. It ensures lightning-fast, snag-free headsail changes, masterfully preventing luff tape bunching and costly sail damage. During high-pressure maneuvers, a smooth headsail hoist or douse can be the difference between winning and losing. This pre-feeder transforms a potentially difficult task into a seamless evolution, allowing your crew to focus on tactics and trim.
The intelligent design features ultra-smooth, hardcoat-anodized rollers and integrated low-friction bushings that guide sails effortlessly and precisely into the foil’s groove. The result is a dramatic reduction in friction, allowing for faster hoists with less effort. It easily snaps onto the headstay in seconds with a simple, secure, tool-free installation, making it perfect for quick rigging adjustments and easy removal for storage. Constructed from lightweight, UV-stabilized, and completely corrosion-proof materials, it´s robust enough to handle the rigors of competitive sailing and optimizes performance by reducing windage and eliminating potential snag points for sheets and halyards. Streamline your crew´s operation, protect your valuable sail inventory, and maintain crucial boat speed through every sail change with this indispensable racing fitting.
Guides
* Expertly guides the headsail´s luff tape directly and smoothly into the groove of the racing foil.
* Aligns the sail perfectly for a consistent feed, eliminating the bunching or folding that increases friction and slows the hoist.
* Functions as a reliable ‘third hand’ for the bowman, ensuring the sail feeds correctly even when shorthanded or in rough seas.
Technical Specifications
* Weight: 71 g / 2.5 oz
* Length: 102 mm / 4 in
* Maximum Luff Tape Diameter: 7 mm / 9/32 in
* Compatibility: Designed for use with HARKEN Carbo Racing Foils Units 0, 1, 1.5, and 2