Upgrading Roller Furler

[Analgesic]

I agree, it is the sail design and not the furler  that creates shape when my genoa is reefed.  I have a "rope luff" which creates the shape.  The furler is under very high tension when I am occasionally out in 25-30 knots close hauled.  I find my Harken handles this well as I'm sure other modern designs do.  Having seen my older model fail under such conditions (no fun!), I wouldn't go with a lower end model in high wind conditions. 

[Ron Hill]

Guys : The other item at makes "reefing" the headsail much easier is the Garhauer movable genoa track system.  Worth every penny!!

A thought

[John Langford]

I strongly endorse Ron's point. The Garhauer Genoa car adjustment system is an very useful addition to the furling sailor's tool kit.