Load Path Sails

   on the B14s, it was the Aussies that started the dacron jib trend (and won a worlds with one, thus making them a "must-have" naturally). There were North, Ullman and Dynamic versions in use at the nationals. As I understand it, it's for reduced cost at certainly no reduction in lifespan- North are rather keen to push them to try to offset the eye-wateringly expensive 3DL main.

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alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Load Path Sails Posted: 08 Jun 12 at 8:38am
	on the B14s, it was the Aussies that started the dacron jib trend (and won a worlds with one, thus making them a "must-have" naturally). There were North, Ullman and Dynamic versions in use at the nationals. As I understand it, it's for reduced cost at certainly no reduction in lifespan- North are rather keen to push them to try to offset the eye-wateringly expensive 3DL main.
	-_ Al

laser193713 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 889	Post Options Post Reply Quote laser193713 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jun 12 at 10:27am
	In some cases dacron is now more expensive than the cheaper mylar laminates. It is also a very under rated material probably because it isn't black and sexy. The good news for the sport is that because the laminates are getting cheaper this should in theory filter down to the likes of 3dl etc and make them more affordable. The important word being "should"!