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what is the modern consensus with batten tension in very light air (with modern sail plans?
add a bit more tension and induce shape, or not ??
Posted : June 3, 2013 2:22 pm
I think the importance of batten tension changed a bit when sails starting being made of mylar based fabrics. It's not as important.
I generally tighten mine as tight as I can get them and leave them that way. I'll change over the top two or three to a stiffer batten as the wind gets up. If I have a sail that tacks badly (getting the battens to pop over), I'll loosen them some to just avoid that frustration...but it hasn't been an issue with my latest F18 or A-cat sails.
Posted : June 3, 2013 2:53 pm
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cool, thanks
Posted : June 3, 2013 3:33 pm