Alisio Conventional Main Sail - Double Taffeta, Vectran/Polyester
The EPEX construction with optimum fiber distribution provides a non-stretch, stable sail shape. The horizontal full battens help keep the shape, and when lowering the sail, it practically packs itself in to the lazy jack or zippack. The sail is delivered in a sail bag thus easy to store and transport.
Material
Taffeta used as an outside layer on both sides adds strength and durability to the sail. It improves resistance against UV, tear, flex and chafe. Taffeta is available in light grey and white. The fiber combination Vectran / Polyester is a popular and competitive cruising choice.
Performance - Durability - Price
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Other Mainsails
If the above product example is not what you are looking for, check out all the other mainsails in this layout in our ALISIO segment.
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Conventional Main - short battens
Sail Type
The conventional mainsail with short battens still has full top batten. Having shorter battens in the lower parts of the sail makes the trimming and depowering easier. Short battens also make the sail weigh less and is normally the preferred choice for racing. Short battens also mean less chafe against the rig and spreaders when sailing downwind, so it should be considered if you plan to cross the oceans and sail downwind for long distances.
The sail can be delivered with slides or luff rope, reefs and all other necessary options, for instance: trim stripes, sail numbers, cunningham, over-head leech line, loose foot and sail bag.
Layout
Available in cross-cut, trioptimal and EPEX
When to use
The conventional mainsail with short battens can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail area can be reduced by reefing. -
In-Mast Furling Main - no battens
Sail Type
This is the simplest in mast furling mainsail. Cost effective and solid are the most important features. It is possible to furl into all furling masts, also the ones with a narrow opening.
Normal options to include are clew block, clew UV cover, reefing marks and sail bag. Sail number, trim stripes and other options are also available.
Layout
Available in cross-cut, trioptimal and EPEX.
When to use
The in-mast furling mainsail with no battens can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail area can be reduced by furling in the sail partly. -
In-Mast Furling Main - short battens
Sail Type
This in-mast furling mainsail with short battens can be built with a straight leech which gives a larger and more efficient sail than without the battens.
Normally this sail will also fit into all masts, also the ones with narrow opening, as the battens are flat. It is a cost effective and solid sail. Normal options to include are clew block, clew UV cover, reefing marks and sail bag. Sail number, trim stripes and other options are also available.
Layout
Available in cross-cut, trioptimal and EPEX
When to use
The in-mast furling mainsail with short battens can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail area can be reduced by furling in the sail partly. -
EMS Base Main
Sail Type
The EMS is an in-mast furling mainsail with full continuous vertical battens.The battens are also to be used as reefing points, stretching the reefed luff and making the sail flat and efficient.
Normal options to include are clew block, clew UV cover, reefing marks and sail bag. Sail number, trim stripes and other options are also available.
Layout
Available in cross-cut, trioptimal and EPEX
When to use
The EMS can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail area can be reduced by furling in the sail partly.
