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Downhaul
Modern sails are tuned by downhaul tension, i.e., pulling down on the bottom of the sail using a rope attached to the pulley system of the mastbase or extension. The amount of pull required depends on the cut of the sail and the stiffness of the mast (racing/slalom sails are renowned for the large amount of downhaul tension they need), and you'll need a 4:1, 6:1 or even an 8:1 pulley purchase system to get enough tension.
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