Hi Z! I've used the Cyclops and other carbon extensions at max extension. They were all fine. Carbon doesn't bend like a cheap aluminum extension could. You'll be fine at 32 cm extension. The 5.6 Freek is actually the sail I would use the 400 + 32 cm extension on... I also use my carbon Cyclops at 30cm extension for my 5.2 often. No issues at all. Thanks, MIke

Hi David, The Cyclops is optimized for Severne Windsurfing Wave and Freeride sails like the Blade, Freek, S-1, Redback and Gator. It also only comes in an RDM version which kinda hints that it's not meant toward race sails. This is not a race extension. You are correct that it would be difficult to downhaul a sail that requires much more tension like an NCX or Overdrive. For normal tension sails like a Freek, Gator or Blade, its' really not that difficult to downhaul the sail in comparison to typical 2 pulley extension. Just use your left foot! For optimal use, Severne leaves enough clearance above the tack pulley to pass the rope through since the 2018 model year sails. The Cyclops can easily be used with sails that don't have enough room to pass the rope through by simply undoing the knot in the handle which makes the line just like an old fashioned downhaul line. You'd pass the rope one way and then back again at the tack pulley. Still much faster to rig and de-rig, but you'll lose the handle. I have not been able to try out this extension on a sail with pulleys aligned differently. I have however seen the extension specifically made for pulleys aligned in the other direction used on Severne Freeks and while it wasn't optimal, the user was still able to get the sail downhauled within 3cm or so of the block . All in all, if someone owns a 2018 or newer Freek, S-1, Blade, or Gator, I wouldn't even second guess the Cyclops. It's just so easy... I used to only hav one cyclops and cringe when I had to grab the old style extension to rig up my wife and kids. Now, cyclops extensions for the whole family. All the best, Mike