Aero Luff
Ken, The Aeroluff system basically does the same thing as the Seafoam Luff Pad but achieves it in a different way. Since the luff tape is attached only in the middle third(inside the zipper sleeve) the sail rolls in the middle than before it furls at the head and tack. This keeps the genoa flat when it is partially furled or reefed. The luff pad increases the diameter of the roll at the middle luff which in turn furls more cloth from the deepest part of the sail than at the ends. Both systems use the same luff tape. Aeroluff is still available but not used that much anymore as it is more expensive than the luff pad. No mods are necessary for either system. Thanks, Bill Colombo Doyle Sailmakers
