[hamiam]

In general, if you are crusing, use the "long" links provided with your ProFurl system. If you are racing and intend to use the Profurl without the drum, you want to get the "short" links or cut the links down yourself in order to get the sail as close to the deck as possible. If you keep the sail off the deck you not only will have better visability as you will be able to see under the sail but also in will not ship water when you are taking breakers over the bow.