Hi,
I have a new Mini Yacht 5.60, with standard curved aluminum mast and 2 used sails: 4.5m2 and 3.4m2.
I was looking at the battens of the 4.5m2, and the one in the middle is very stiff. Especially compared to my previous 4,7m2 Frog sail:
- 4.5m2 middle batten weight: 3.2 kg
- 4.7m2 Frog sail middle batten weight: 1.1 kg
Battens weight is measured as per dynaflexsailbattens.com/technology/
Would some one have "standard" batten weights for land yacht sails of different surfaces?
This may look like a strange request, but in A-Cat we measure those and often have them.
This is to get some order of magnitude of what is to be expected, and be in the ball park. On the 4.5m2, the battens are not from the manufacturer; all different, and alternating super soft with extra hard. So not a good reference...
Best regards,
JM
Batten weight can vary greatly among different sail manufacturers and designs. It is not standard practice to publish batten weight for land yacht sails. However, generally speaking, land yacht sails tend to have heavier battens than windsurfing or dinghy sails, due to the larger size and higher wind loads they need to handle.The weight of a batten can depend on a number of factors, such as the size of the sail, the type of material used for the batten, and the design of the sail. For example, a larger sail will typically require heavier battens to support its shape, while a sail made from a more durable material may not need as heavy battens.The stiffness of a batten can also depend on a variety of factors, such as the material used, the shape of the batten, and the design of the sail. Some sails may be designed to have stiffer battens to help support the shape of the sail, while others may be designed to have more flexible battens to allow for greater range of motion.
