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Contender CDX Pro Polyester Radial Cruising Laminate
This Radial Performance Sail comes from one of the top sailcloth manufacturers in the world, Contender. This sail has exceptional bias stability and tear strength that comes from the Zigzag polyester fibers laminated between the taffeta.
The ZigZag polyester fibers stabilize the radial loads, allowing for a longer retention of sail shape. The USA woven UV treated polyester taffetas on both sides of the laminated cloth provide additional durability and UV protection. The CDX laminates are best for the sailors who are continually in varying wind strengths, allowing stability due to the strength of the evenly distributed Zigzag laminated panels. Perfect for an easy to handle sail because the sail shape stays flatter longer, points higher and heals less as the wind increases! Handling and strength is what sets this Contender CDX cloth apart from other Cruise Laminates!
Tri-Radial Performance Cruising
Improved Performance
If you are looking for a sail that will hold sail shape longer than traditional woven Dacron, this cloth will be a great choice. Tri-Radial design optimizes sail shape while the laminate and Zigzag construction will maintain that sail shape longer into your sailing adventures.
Longer Lasting Laminate Sail
Laminate sails have been in use for many years and the technology of making these types of sails has improved. When laminate racing sails first came on the scene the focus was on performance. By eliminating the woven fibers of Dacron sails and placing straight fibers within two Mylar films, stretch under initial load and over time was significantly reduced. These early laminate sails improved performance however they were prone to de-lamination and short useful life. CDX Pro Polyester Cruising Laminate has the addition of Taffeta on either side of the sail to reduce de-lamination from chaffing.
Applications CDX Polyester Cruising Laminates
| Boat length ft. | Mainsail | No. 3 | No. 2 | No. 1 |
| 25 – 30 | CDX Pro 6 | CDX Pro 6 | CDX Pro 6 | CDX Pro 5 |
| 31 – 35 | CDX Pro 7 | CDX Pro 7 | CDX Pro 7 | CDX Pro 6 |
| 36 – 40 | CDX Pro 7/9 | CDX Pro 9 | CDX Pro 7 | CDX Pro 6 |
| 41 – 45 | CDX Pro 9 | CDX Pro 11 | CDX Pro 9 | CDX Pro 7 |
| 46 – 50 | CDX Pro 11 | CDX Pro 11 | CDX Pro 11 | CDX Pro 9 |
Video Examples of Contender CDX Pro Laminate
Hardware
A mistake in hardware can lead to more maintenance over time and an added expense for those on a budget. By ensuring your boat is outfitted with the proper hardware, our team helps to avoid any extra potential costs. We truly work closely with every client to ensure great fitting sails.
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Design
Our design team works closely with sailors to customize the hardware used on every sail. Whether your boat has mainsail cars, standard slides, tides marine track, or bolt rope, we are here to help. Hardware is very important in the life of the sail and it must be custom fit to your specific boat.
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Craftsmanship
Details are everything when it comes to designing the perfect sail. Whether it’s ensuring stitching strength in Dacron sails, designing corners patches that better distribute the load, using extra strength reinforcement webbing, or simply finding the perfect headsail for your boat, the Precision Sails craftsmanship ensures perfection every step of the way.
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