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Different layouts

A cross-cut sail (x-cut) consists of a number of horizontal panels parallel to each other and perpendicular to the leech. This is a very cost-effective way of producing a sail, making it affordable and long-lasting. Being the first sail-design on the market, the x-cut sail has a long and proven track-record.
Cross-cut sails are typically made from a woven polyester cloth with straight fill yarns that are stronger than the warp yarns. The strong fill yarns are aligned with the load bearing direction of the sail resulting in a very durable sail.
Trioptimal layout is also referred to as radial, since the panels are radial typically oriented towards the corners of the sail resulting in a triangular shape. This layout distributes the forces the sail is exposed to optimally and helps maintain the shape of the sail. The panels that make up the radial layout are carefully arranged to follow the load pattern, ensuring a strong and stable sail.
Upwind sails in a trioptimal layout are typically made from a laminate cloth, that is a sandwich cloth constructed of more layers. However, you will find a few trioptimal designs in a woven polyester cloth, and most nylon downwind sails are designed in a trioptimal cut.
The unique and patented EPEX membrane technology is the flagship of Elvstrøm Sails. A 100 % custom design where every single yarn is placed according to a load path design, computer calculated to the individual sailing preference. This enables the absolute optimal distribution of fibers over the entire sail resulting in an outstanding shape stability and performance.
A broad range of materials and fibers are available to meet every need. The components are bonded under extreme and constant vacuum that evacuates all air, holds the membrane in place, and compresses the membrane components.

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Racing Main Sail - GLP Single Inside, Technora

The EPEX layout, combined with the fibers that have virtually no stretch, ensures you a fantastic shape stability. You can use this mainsail for racing, but also for weekend cruising. This sail will be 100 % custom produced to meet your demands regarding reefs, luff fittings, headboard, leech roach among other things.

Material

GLP Single Inside is an EPEX construction with a layer of liteskin in between the two outer layers of film that leaves the membrane smooth and light. The Technora fiber is a high-performance fiber with high tenacity and low elongation, improving the shape.

Performance - Durability - Price

Performance, durability and price indicators are illustrated for each material combination on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the highest.

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 Maestro segment.

Fat Head Main

Sail Type
An optimum designed square head mainsail makes the tuning easier. When the wind increases, the top of the sail will twist, and the result is a flatter sail. In light wind the extra sail area gives the boat more power.

The square head mainsail is with full battens in the upper part, but very often with shorter battens in the lower part to save weight and improve trimming capabilities.

This mainsail will be 100 % custom built based on thorough discussions between you and our sales and design team. The sail will be fully optimized to boat, rigging and rules.

Normal options to include are reef(s) prepared for single line or hook, slides, loose foot, sail number, trim stripes (also reflective), cunningham, over-head leech line, but other options are also available.

Layout
Available in trioptimal and EPEX.

When to use
The fathead can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail can be reefed.
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.

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.
Conventional Main - full battens

Sail Type
The horizontal full battens in the conventional mainsail help keep the shape of the sail, and when lowering the sail, it practically packs itself into the lazy jack or zippack.

As the sail is easy to use and stable, it is a favorite sail for many cruisers.

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 full battens can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail area can be reduced by reefing.
EMS FatFurl Main

Sail Type
The FatFurl in mast furling mainsail, only available at Elvstrøm Sails, is specially designed with optimum shape and maximum sail area for all modern High-Performance Cruisers.

The FatFurl is larger than a conventional horizontally battened mainsail.

The continuous vertical battens with carbon top provide maximum support for the leech, whether the sail is fully deployed or reefed. The full battens are also to be used as reefing points, stretching the reefed luff and making the sail flat and efficient. The short intermediate battens have the same function.

The EPEX layout ensures an optimum fiber distribution and a strong and stable sail.

Normal options to include are clew block, clew UV cover, reefing marks and sail bag. Sail number, trimstripes and other options are also available.

Layout
Available in EPEX.

When to use
The FatFurl in mast furling mainsail 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-Boom Furling Main

Sail Type
The in-boom furling mainsail is custom made for all furling boom types.

The horizontal full battens help keep the shape and ensure that the furling into the boom runs without problems. The lowest battens are also working as reefing point as they stretch out the reefed down mainsail.

Normal options to include are top UV cover, reefing marks, sail bag, sail number, trim stripes, and other options are also available.

Layout
Available in trioptimal and EPEX.

When to use
The in-boom furling mainsail can be used in all weather conditions – upwind and downwind. For heavy wind conditions the sail area can be reduced by furling the sail partly in to the boom.