[quote=MN3][quote]Any particular reason you focused on the jib though? Are you thinking a new jib would possibly play a bigger role in helping improve my sailing-closer-to-the-wind issues than a main? [/quote]
I don't want to speak for Bacho (and his input is very good/valuable) but imho - a jib gets blown out faster and probably a bit more severe than a main will (lots of abuse from tacking/whacking the mast) and when replacing a jib people typically go with a very similar shape / material so there is no new learning curve compared to going from a 10 or 20 year old sail design/material to a modern one
also a jib is kinda like a turbo that "forces air" into the engine (main) and when blown out ... disrupts this
so putting a new/modern turbo on an old engine will improve performance even if the engine is worn
and the cost is 1/4th of a new main (give or take)
and lastly - a new jib (ceteris paribus) creates less disruptive air to the main vs an old jib that will cause disruption to the main ... so even if the main is new, it has already had it's air flow effected
[quote]Also, do you guys have suggestions for where to look to get a jib at the best value? [/quote]
I have used Doyle - I do not recommend them (they are a franchise so any given location can be very different)
I have used Sail Technologies for repairs and liked their work
I know many people LOVE Glassier sails
I know many people have lots of success with landenberger sails and i owned a main from them - very well built
As mentioned above: Schurr Sails,Elliot Pattison and Glaser Sails and Chip at Whirlwind all have good reputations
I worked with chip a decade ago to build me a sail - it didn't come to fruition but he was wonderful to work with and i THINK i am gonna contact him for a new jib or 2[/quote]
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