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Any comments, good, bad, or ugly about Neil Pryde headsails?
Gordon



Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee, and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

What kind of a sailboat you using, where do you sail it, and do you plan to
run it for competition or just to cruise around? 3 most important questions
in my mind.

"Gordon" wrote in message
...
Any comments, good, bad, or ugly about Neil Pryde headsails?
Gordon



Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

I'm not sure where you're coming from on this . Pryde appears to make sails
for most applications. I'm interested in a coastal cruising roller furler of
about 300 sq ft for a Gulf 32.
I realize that for twice the money I could go to Hasse for the same sail
using the same cloth and cut and thread, the only difference being who does
the sewing, Chinese in China or Chinese in Pt Townsend.
They even use the same computer program to cut em!
Gordon


"Sebastian Miles" wrote in message
...
What kind of a sailboat you using, where do you sail it, and do you plan
to
run it for competition or just to cruise around? 3 most important
questions
in my mind.

"Gordon" wrote in message
...
Any comments, good, bad, or ugly about Neil Pryde headsails?
Gordon



Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

On Fri, 2 Sep 2005, "Gordon" wrote:

Any comments, good, bad, or ugly about Neil Pryde headsails?

You might want to repost your query to the Sailnet (if they're still
operating) or SailJAZZ Beneteau-related Lists or to the Yahoo
Beneteau-related "groups" bearing in mind that the Neil Pryde Ltd.
sails have for some years been the default supplier to Beneteau and
that many Beneteau owners also purchase that sailmaker's gennakers and
spinnakers, etc. But if you do (repost), you probably ought also
specify for what size boat in generally what sorts of conditions and
what kind of headsails most interests you, there (obviously!) being so
many variations.

On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 07:38:44 -0700, "Gordon"
wrote:

I'm not sure where you're coming from on this . Pryde appears to make sails
for most applications. I'm interested in a coastal cruising roller furler of
about 300 sq ft for a Gulf 32.
I realize that for twice the money I could go to Hasse for the same sail
using the same cloth and cut and thread, the only difference being who does
the sewing, Chinese in China or Chinese in Pt Townsend.
They even use the same computer program to cut em!
Gordon


The cut of the sails may be the same; they must fit the rig. I have
not seen any other sails like Haase's. If you are cruising, consider
having Haase make your sails. If you are a summer sailor or weekend
sailer, you probably don't need them.

As for the remark about Chinese .... What is that about?
Hard-working, expert sailmakers can be any nationality or race.

Pryde sails are made in China.
I half expected remarks from some about buying foreign goods.
I was once in charge of maintenance of a large sewing machine shop in a
large airplane manufacturing company in the US. Most of the sewers
(ah,stitchers?) were asian women (not necessarily Chinese) and they were
fast and hard working and very good.
Just wanted some to know that foreign made is not a problem to me.
Actually, I've been in Hasse's loft and didn't notice any asians nor do I
care.
Gordon


"Skipper" wrote in message
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On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 07:38:44 -0700, "Gordon"
wrote:

I'm not sure where you're coming from on this . Pryde appears to make
sails
for most applications. I'm interested in a coastal cruising roller furler
of
about 300 sq ft for a Gulf 32.
I realize that for twice the money I could go to Hasse for the same
sail
using the same cloth and cut and thread, the only difference being who
does
the sewing, Chinese in China or Chinese in Pt Townsend.
They even use the same computer program to cut em!
Gordon


The cut of the sails may be the same; they must fit the rig. I have
not seen any other sails like Haase's. If you are cruising, consider
having Haase make your sails. If you are a summer sailor or weekend
sailer, you probably don't need them.

As for the remark about Chinese .... What is that about?
Hard-working, expert sailmakers can be any nationality or race.

Carol Hesse Is definitely not Chinese.
--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Gordon" wrote in message
...
I'm not sure where you're coming from on this . Pryde appears to make
sails
for most applications. I'm interested in a coastal cruising roller furler
of
about 300 sq ft for a Gulf 32.
I realize that for twice the money I could go to Hasse for the same sail
using the same cloth and cut and thread, the only difference being who
does
the sewing, Chinese in China or Chinese in Pt Townsend.
They even use the same computer program to cut em!
Gordon


"Sebastian Miles" wrote in message
...
What kind of a sailboat you using, where do you sail it, and do you plan
to
run it for competition or just to cruise around? 3 most important
questions
in my mind.

"Gordon" wrote in message
...
Any comments, good, bad, or ugly about Neil Pryde headsails?
Gordon



Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

Gordon wrote:

I half expected remarks from some about buying foreign goods.

define "foreign"
here's a clue
this is usenet, not the USAnet
no borders in here jacko

Good Point!
Gordon
BTW I'm now leaning toward buying from Sails on line out of Aukland.


"prodigal1" wrote in message
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Gordon wrote:

I half expected remarks from some about buying foreign goods.

define "foreign"
here's a clue
this is usenet, not the USAnet
no borders in here jacko

In article ,
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Any comments, good, bad, or ugly about Neil Pryde headsails?
Gordon



Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee, and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.


Neil Pryde was the OEM sailmaker for O'Day boats. When we needed new sails,
we looked at many but felt that Neil Pryde could fgive us the best product
at the best price for our kind of sailing of an O'Day 37. We have had an
excellent relationdhsip with them over many years. We have heard them knocked
because the sails are made in China. So what? The detailing is excellent and
the workmanship tops and we are very pleased with a main, two jibs and a
spinnaker. When the suncover on the genoa needed restitching, rather than
send it back to Neil Pryde (which we do for winter storage, cleaning and
touch up), Pryde recommended we take it to a sailmaker closer to home, i.e.,
City Island. UK got the job at Neil Pryde's suggestion.