NORTH SAILS Paneled Racing Aramid, NorLam, NorDac North's paneled race mainsails and genoas are designed using the same 3D software used for our 3DL™ molded sails. They're available in fabrics ranging from high tenacity woven Dacrons to Mylar laminates made with polyester, aramid and new Pentex® fibers. North designers can combine different fabrics and/or laminates in different weights within the same sail to deliver the optimum combination of weight, stretch, strength and cost for your style of racing. Standard Mainsail Features ► Computer molded shaping using North proprietary software. ► Roach optimized for class or handicap racing. ► 4 tapered battens wA/elcro® closure pockets* ► Three speed stripes for judging sail depth at top middle and lower girths. ► Stainless steel rings with strap ► Loose foot with skirt ► Low-stretch Kevlar® or Aramid leechline with aluminum cleat ► Drawstring duffle sail bag Standard Genoa Computer molded shaping using North proprietary ► Stainless steel rings with strap reinforcement Sailcloth Options Many cloth types can be used in paneled mains and genoas to match design and intended use. In addition to offering our own fabric styles, North also purchases fabrics from other cloth manufacturers, which translates into more flexibility when selecting sailcloth. ► Three speed stripes for judging sail depth at top middle and lower girths. ► Low-stretch Kevlar® or Aramid leechline with aluminum cleat ► Telltale window and telltales ► Drawstring duffle sail bag ► Mylar genoas - prestretched leechline Extra Features protection (mainsails) North's Soft combines light weight, strength with a soft, easy handling surface. laminates deliver lighter weight North fabrics include: NorLam. Lightweight, low-stretch, easy handling Mylar laminates using Dacron, Pentex or Kevlar taffetas are ideal for club racers and PHRF boats Also used for reachers larger boats. Aramids. High modulus aramid laminates with Gatorback™ diagonal reinforcement threads are excellent for paneled mainsails and high aspect ratio jibs. Gatorback XP. Mylar laminate with Gatorback reinforced scrim on both sides. Lighter weights are used in upwind sails and heavier weights can be used in Depending on your racing rule, full length battens or a combination of f length upper battens and IMS length battens can be added to your Specifications subject to change. © 2000 North Sails. All rights reserved. Kevlar and Mylar are registered trademarks of Dupont®