Asym luff vs leech length

[jimp1234]

I have a chance to purchase a used asymmetrical spinnaker, however the tack and clew are not marked. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but on an asym sail is the luff longer than the leech or visa versa?

Thanx

[fxykty]

Originally Posted by jimp1234

I have a chance to purchase a used asymmetrical spinnaker, however the tack and clew are not marked. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but on an asym sail is the luff longer than the leech or visa versa?



Thanx

The leech is longer and will be more curved, while the luff will be shorter and straighter. The luff may have heavier construction.

[StuM]

The LUFF is almost universally the greater. Here's the Rolly Tasker chart for example:


From: https://www.rollytaskersailsaustrali...ical-spinnaker







Also see the chart at https://ispinnakers.com/asymmetrical...ions-available

[fxykty]

Originally Posted by fxykty

The leech is longer and will be more curved, while the luff will be shorter and straighter. The luff may have heavier construction.

Got that backwards, sorry. Thanks Stu for the correction.