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P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C A T I O N GUIDE MULTI-TRACK FOAM LUFF SYSTEM Overview The Roller Furling Genoa is designed for a broad range of conditions and to enhance the performance of these sails, we offer our Multi-Track Foam Luff System®. This system helps to overcome the mechanical short comings of all furling systems, which tend to roll the ends of the sail at a faster (tighter) rate than the body of the sail. For reference, imagine wringing out a wet beach towel! The Multi-Track Foam luff compensates for this action by making the "roll" of the midsection a large diameter which results in an even reduction of the sail depth and much improved performance in reefed conditions. Correctly shaped sails generally have quite a lot of induced shape at the broadest section of the sail (L.P.). As the sail is furled, more cloth should be removed from this area than elsewhere in the sail. This is impossible without luff foam. By making the Multi-Track Foam Luff in an elliptical shape to fit the draft profile of the genoa we achieve correct sail shape more precisely for a broad range of wind conditions. This results in better performance, handling and ease of sailing while reefed. The Multi-Track Foam Luff System offers another unique advantage: on traditional foam luff systems with a single ply foam, the pad becomes permanently distorted after it has been rolled up for any period of time. Our Multi-Track System is made up of individual one inch foam strips which provides total furling flexibility without ever distorting the foam or sail shape. Here the sail is completely unfurled, the amount of shape (camber) is represented numerically and is 16% in the mid-section and 16.7% in the top section. Sailing view of the Multi-Track Foam Luff Smooth and even furling along the luff The same sail in a furled state. Notice the overall decrease in the 'depth' of the sail. The camber has now been reduced to 12.75% at the lower section and 10.6% at the top section. Quality, Service, Value Every sail we build comes with the assurance of a two year warranty of quality, service and value. If you ever need service, our consultants will direct you to the nearest of our worldwide network of Service lofts. No matter where in the world your sailing takes you, we are there to help. For further information, contact your Neil Pryde consultant by dialing 1-203-874-6984 or http://www.neilprydesails.com Drawings and type may describe features not applicable to all sizes of sails. Our ongoing development program may change features and specifications without notice.

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TECHNICAL SPECFICATION SHEET Tradewinds Leech Detail Two- double folded leech tapes gives strongest and longest lasting leech. Dacron "wedgie" protects vital leech stitching externally as well as internally from leechline chafe. Strengthens overall seam. Leechline: Oversize Dacron or Spectra Extra wide seams. 3-4 rows or '3-step' stiching using V-138 thread. Open space between rows allows for virgin fabric in advent of re-stitching needs Photo Detail 3-step stitch is about 1.75 times as strong in shear as a conventional zigzag stitch. Neil Pryde Sails International 354 Woodmont Rd. #18 ●...

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TECHNICAL SPECFICATION SHEET Tradewinds Luff Detail Double luff tapes supply strongest longest lasting finish Half Moon Dacron patch prevents point loading tears S.S. Grommet pressed into 50mm webbing band wrapped and sewn around luff tapes. Photo Detail Heavy duty slide; type and style dependant on application Neil Pryde Sails International 354 Woodmont Rd. #18 ● Milford, CT ● 06460 ● U.S.A. Tel: 203.874.6984 ● Fax: 203.877.7014 ● Email: admin@neilprydesails.com Drawing Name: tradewinds luff detail.doc Date: 14-Oct-01 Scale: Not to scale Drawn by: Bp Revision: Copyright Neil Pryde Sails...

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TECHNICAL SPECFICATION SHEET Tradewinds Specifications Overview We call our specific offshore cruising or working boat constructions, Tradewinds Specifications. These details were developed in Hawaii for charter boat use in the Moloki Channel and under the supervision of Geoff Bourne and Barry Spanier. These additional finishing standards ensure that our sails are capable of withstanding the most hostile of sailing conditions for prolonged periods of time. With these additional features you are guaranteed the hardest wearing, toughest working sails available anywhere in the world. Standard...

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TECHN ICA L S PECIFICATI ON S HEET Up & O ver L eechline Optional up and over leechline Heavy gauge aluminum boards with Stainless Steel liners Heav y gauge ny lon or S pectra load straps New Plastic T ubing to prev ent C haf e ov er and around B atten Pocket finishing. L ine runs through ex ternal pocket and then through tubing... Neil Pryde Sales & Design Of fice 35 4 W o odmo nt R d #1 8, M ilf ord C t 06 46 0 U .S . A . Phone: 203-87 4 -69 84 Fax : 2 03 -87 7 -7 01 4 Drawing Name: UP AND OVER LEECHLINE D ate: S c ale: 1 0-2 000 Drawn by: Revision #: B ob Pattiso n 1-A N ot to S c al e...

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