Absolution 7 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hi folks, I need a spinnaker snuffer (or two) for a kite with approx 18.5m luff. Before I buy a new one I thought I would see if anyone has one sitting unused in the garage. Happy to look at anything you have either larger or smaller too. Send me a PM if you have one that you want to sell. Thanks, Hamish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 you cannot recieve messages but call 0210764371 dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks Dave! Didn't expect to find one just around the corner in New Plymouth. Could still do with one more if anyone else has one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Hamish I have one in my shed that we tried on the Beale for RNZ but found it caused as many f ups as it saved so we went back to letterbox drops which with practice we got really good at, but the sock was probably operator error. When are you up next as I could leave it on your boat for you to try if you like. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 In my experience the only ones that work properly are the ATN ones, or copies of. They have a fibreglass oval feeder at the base, and the control lines are in a separate sleeve. It's useful if that sleeve is a different colour to the main sock, then it's easy to see if there are twists when hoisting. I have 2, one genuine ATN,the other a copy. Jennaker in one, kite in the other. Great when single or short handed, but slower than normal kite handling with a competent crew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hamish I have one in my shed that we tried on the Beale for RNZ but found it caused as many f ups as it saved so we went back to letterbox drops which with practice we got really good at, but the sock was probably operator error. When are you up next as I could leave it on your boat for you to try if you like. Jon Thanks Jon, I'll probably be up again at the end of the month so I'll get in touch when I'm planning to head North. I've only uses a snuffer a couple of times and it seemed to work ok if we were organised. The new boat is setup for dip pole gybes so being up able to drop the sock while gybing is also part of the plan. Lots of potential for elaborate cock ups there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,591 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I used one without issue for years. Every 8-10 hoists take it out and take out any wraps, should be good. ATN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The ATN's have a swivel at the top, inside the sock. I have not taken my Kite of Jennaker out of the sock for years, without issue. he key is to make sure that the hoisting line pocket is straight, and then any twists in the sail come out by themselves once the sock is lifted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 After a bit of googling it seems that the ATN ones are highly regarded. The one I got from Dave was made by Doyles and seems similar in construction to the ATN. Thanks for the feedback folks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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