Corners are glued and presssed into position using a Powerpress laminating machine for maximum bonding surface and smoothness. Multi-layered pockets with backing plates are engineered for maximum durability. A light weight fiberglass composite head board is reinforced with pressed stainless steel rings and webbing, or a special stainless headboard is made for larger boats. Roach profile, head angle, and attachment system are all factored into the headboard, which is designed on a sail by sail basis. Tapered battens are available in two different styles, solid fiberglass with a milled taper, or as foam cored fiberglass construction.
Tapered battens improve sail shape and durability.
The taper and stiffness stabilize the sail shape, helping keep the draft forward and the leech exit flat as the sail loads up. A softer taper blends smoothly into the fabric of the sail at batten inboard-ends, reducing hinging and hard spots at batten tips. Foam core battens are available in Carbon. It is especially useful in light to moderate winds and when reaching or running.