You won't have to convince me of the advantage of an ALUMINIUM ring, Rolf. (or aluminium in general !) <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I always thought the glass and carbon ringed snuffer were not attractive. I also feel the alu rings provides less friction. I never used any lubricant and my spi cloth is uncoated.

I think the AHPC snuffer ring is good, but it would be better with the ring angled more to the vertical and the slot cut on the bottom of the ring instead of on the side.

Personally I have no troubles doucing my spi from either side.

Anybody else with this Landenberger ring an bag setup that agrees or disagrees what the evaluation so far ?

Wouter