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Old 19-03-2020, 18:54   #1
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6.11 Warp-Drive New style VS 5.53 High Modules Low Aspect challenge

6.11 Warp-Drive VS 5.53 High Modules Low Aspect challenge?
one would be tri radial , other cross cut
going with the warp/tri radial adds $150 to the total. Do you think it would worth it? I am not a racer, more like a cruiser. I like the performance and tweak with the sails though, also like to read, improve about the sail performance and sailing techniques. My boat is albin vega 27. Disp:5k lb modified full keel.
I am about to pull the trigger since it takes some time for the loft to make the sail and i don't want to miss the season. Thank you.
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Re: 6.11 Warp-Drive New style VS 5.53 High Modules Low Aspect challenge

For the price differential, i decided on the 6.11 Warp. The tech. stuff aside, i thought it would look more appealing to the eyes and the extra money wasn't much to deter me. Thanks.
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Re: 6.11 Warp-Drive New style VS 5.53 High Modules Low Aspect challenge

IMO a good choice, LD. My observation is that radial panel layout sails hold their shape better, both in terms of short term changing wind strengths and as the sail ages. If you get an extra year or two of good shape from the sail, the small cost increment is pretty trivial.

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