Composite Sailbattens

Composite Sailbattens Sail Battens are important They hold design shape in the sail and they affect how a sail works. They can change a boats upwind height and the rigs total power. Sailbattens can also diminish or extend – a sails range of peak performance. FIBERFOAM are the worlds leading Sailbattens. Why FIBERFOAM Composite Sailbattens? You have got a new sail and you want to go fast... So why put solid, low-tech, fibreglass rods or bars in your new sail? Fiberfoam’s Composite construction techniques have been tried and tested over 25 years and our battens remain the first choice of today’s...

FIBERFOAM Composite Salbattens YACHTS-Leech These popular battens are light, strong and cost effective. Unlike other leech battens which are para lel at the back, our new shape has a progressively stiffer back section to give extra vital support as it tapers back to the leech. The result is much better control of the leech section from main sheet tension, and a more gust responsive leech. Order Options: You Specify: Send us Batten Lengths/Batten Widths/Stiffness (Med, Hard, etc.) ••• or ••• We Specify: Send us Batten Lengths/Boat Class (can also add Sail Area) then mail to: [email protected]...

FIBERFOAM Composite Salbattens YACHTS-Fullbatten These high performance battens are now better than ever. The new profile gives maximum draft at approximately 42% and an excellent ratio of tip bend to leech stiffness that results in a more efficient rig. Now used in all types of Fullbatten mainsails ranging from Cruising to Racing Yachts. Why loose out on speed? With FIBERFOAM Composite Fullbattens, you could find that elusive winning edge. Also good news for the cruising yachtsman because apart for being faster, we reduce weight aloft - easier to handle - an important consideration if sailing...

Composite Sailbattens BIG-BOAT Battens TAPERED Composite Leech & Fullbattens Double layer outer laminates Some Examples FY 61 70´ Maxis 80´ Maxis J Class Foam Core Double layer outer laminates Ultra stiff flat battens suitable for large ocean-going Mono and Multihull sailing craft Flat battens give less Sidestay wear than round or box profiled battens Lower profile so easier to roller-reef and less space in In-Boom systems Outer skins of double thickness Carbon/E Glass Hybrid laminates For Leech Battens we recommend our FLEX TIP Narrower Widths = Lighter / Lower Cost = Heavier / Higher Cost /...

Composite Sailbattens DINGHYS & SKIFFS Our very latest profile. With the emphasis on weight savings FIBERFOAM Composite Dinghy Battens are designed for the competitive racer. Light – up to 70% lighter than Glass battens Fast Aerodynamic shapes – proven & tested in High Performance classes • Made to exacting compression tolerances – you get what you need – the right curve and the right stiffness • • 4,3 m Hard X-Hard Carbon Medium Hard X-Hard Medium Hard X-Hard Hard X-Hard Carbon Medium Hard Medium Hard Medium Hard X-Hard Hard X-Hard Carbon Medium Hard Medium Hard X-Hard 16´er 49´er 470 505 Contender...

Composite Sailbattens Medium Hard Double Carbon FIBERFOAM Fullbattens are up to half the weight of standard glass battens for the same stiffness. Double Carbon Farriers Racers Medium Hard Dragonflys Racers Narrower Widths = Lighter / Lower Cost (except Carbon) Wider Widths = Heavier / Higher Cost / More Durable Order Options: You Specify: Send us Batten Lengths/Batten Widths/Stiffness (Med, Hard, etc.) ... or ... We Specify: Send us Batten Lengths/Boat Class (can also add Sail Area) then mail to: [email protected] Catamaran Batten cross section: Front I M 1:1 I in mm 10 E-Mail: [email protected]...

Composite Sailbattens CLASS Sets – ready to go TECHNICAL TIPS FIBERFOAM are the leaders in factory finished sets custom made to suit your boat. We have an extensive data base with specifications for most classes and boats. You get the fastest shapes and the right stiffnesses – every time. Tapered or Untapered? The whole aim of the sailmaker’s art is to develop lift to drive the boat through the water. The sail is like an aircraft’s wing and is designed to develop as much lift with as little drag as possible. And how many wings have you seen with a 50% wing shape? Modern sails are designed and...

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