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JIB REEFING SYSTEMS A jib reefing system is a paramount piece of equipment, which adds enormously to your safety and comfort on board : it enables you to handle the headsail without leaving the cockpi't. and to adjust the sail area to the weather conditions. Besides, thanks to the tremendous p~ress achieved in the art of sail making, a headsail reefing system does not imPede fhe performance of a sailboat any longer. It iscomposed of 3 major elements: • The spar around the forestay, on which the sail furls. • The drum which drives the spar into rotation as soon asone pulls eitherthegenoa halyard or the reefing line. • The halyard swivel which holdsthe halyard in its original position while the spar rotates. Taking advantage of its unparalleled experience in composite material moulding, Plastimouses state-of-the-ort materials in itsengineering process. Stemming from thisconstant research are headsail reefing gears, even more reliable, lighter, easier to assemble and use. Polyarylamide, Delrin~ Torlon~ pultrusion engineered vinylesther glass : all these materials are perfectly adapted to the harsh marineenvironment and allow minimum maintenance for optimum pleasure and performance. While reliabilily and safely areour first and foremost concern at Plastimo, we arealso verykeen on aesthefics andare proud to offer you products whichwill enhance youryacht. Plosfirno 810 jib reefing gearwas awarded the "Janus de l'lnduslrie" in France, andthe Universail recently was awarded theDesign Award in EssertGermany. Whether youare racing, family cruising or coastal fishing, Plastimo is happyto offeryou the headsail reefing system that will do the job foryou.
Torlon" is a registeredtrademarkofAmoco. Delrine is a registered trademark of Dupont de Nemours.
Each assemblyoperofion requires the utmost care and attenfion, such as the setting oftheTorlon" balls in the 316l stainless steel cages.
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