The decision-making process of buying a new sail or indeed a new wardrobe always takes a bit of consideration. And perhaps more importantly - how can the finished product be expected to look?
The UV-protected Code Permanent hoist is indeed the new kid in town for cruising sailors who are looking for maximum power, but at the same time are looking for extremely easy handling while at sea. The sail is part of the “Code” family, but especially designed to stay up and ready for use all the time! And isn´t that what cruising sailors are asking for?
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The new EPEX nanno takes modern sailing into the 21st century. Advanced technology creates a strong and light structure with a minimum of layers. This is the choice of sail for the connoisseur sailor that is looking for an advanced yet easy to handle, durable hybrid performance sail.
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.