Load Path Technology

 

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Q: What is Load Path Technology?

Load Path Technology is a cutting edge fiber mapping membrane system incorporating a skin or base of flexible but durable laminated sail material combined with bands of load path fibers to follow computer generated load mapping of the given sail.

Q: Why Load Path Technology?

Load Path Technology addresses sail loading with zero crimp super strong fibers formed in unique angles to support crosscut panel layouts The bands LP fiber are applied after the membrane is shaped and seams bonded, so loads travel; smoothly from panel to panel and don't dead end at seams. With the Load Path fiber bridging each crosscut seam, seams are non load bearing and do not require heavy reinforcement to minimize seam creep.

Q: These sails are appropriate for which range of boats?

Load Path sails are a durable option for Casual and Grand prix racers as well as Cruising boats of all sizes. SAIL Technologies offers Load Path Sail Technolgy in three different lines, Performance Load Path, Extreme Load Path and Offshore Load Path.