I'd like to suggest a "KAPPA CUT" by Hild

I looked at a Kappa cut when I was looking for a new main. Even talked to the
guys at the Annapolis Show. Main thing I didn't like was their pricing. Your
really buying a sail mail order but they want local big loft full service
prices. They don't measure, they don't go sailing, they can't come out if
there is a problem or it doesn't fit.
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Loco,

When I replaced the main I went with "North" I believe a Kappa Cut for
the main is getting a little to heavy for the light air we have in the
NW.

We do have a great range of air, so the 10-40 regulator on the furler
does cover a greater wind range than anything around. Since it lived on
the fore stay i doesn't require man handling.

In light air, the North main and the light Drifter does the job. The 170
drifter is easy to handle and set flying on three points. When I ordered
the Drifter I had them send me 8 section of tape hanks 10" long which I
stitched to satisfy the No Flying Sails in the Cruising Class
(9 attachment required) With the halyard head I'm legal That is the way
I race it but any other times it flys free.

A double reef main and the Kappa Cut Furler rolled partially up gives me
a very wide wind range

That was why I suggested it to Scot I know he does a lot of single
handed sailing and has a pretty long commute

Loco, I haven't any change in shape or size yet, but as a Said it isn't
a light air head sail. I don't want to give the impression that it
doesn't work in lighter air. It does. I use it all the way down to 2 kts
and it draws and holds its shape but it isn't really up to snuff.

Ole Thom

Since I'm here in the NW and any dealing with Hild is a mail order
business I've accepted that.

Since I'm a transplanted LI sailer, there is a spot for Hild in my life.
As Herb use to say; "Anything that keeps me, my family and friends off
the Pointy end is a good thing!"

Hit the damn send button!!
Sorry!

Anyway, I like Herbs Philosphy. It works well for me.

I have work with both the City Island Loft and the Conn. Loft and so far
no complaints. The Old man ain't around anymore but they seem to be on
the ball

I use it all the way down to 2 kts
and it draws and holds its shape but it isn't really up to snuff.

At 2 kts I turn the key.
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When I replaced the main I went with "North" I believe a Kappa Cut for
the main is getting a little to heavy for the light air we have in the
NW.

Why couldn't you just choose a lighter cloth if you liked the design?
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Loco,

I do like a hvy'r cloth in the main but the KAPPA CUT or even the MITRE
in Dacron add weight fast with their seams.
I guess it is my age. I like the old cross cut dac for the main

Ole Thom

I do like a hvy'r cloth in the main but the KAPPA CUT or even the MITRE
in Dacron add weight fast with their seams.
I guess it is my age. I like the old cross cut dac for the main

That's true if you stick with the same weight cloth but with a triradial you
can drop down a "size" I bought a new triradial main last summer which uses a
new square weave Dacron cloth and it's lighter than my old cross cut.
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