Thinking of adding full length battens to a ding. Stiffen and stabilize the canopy, probably make it last longer - luffing is really hard on sailcloth.

I think the major mfcs haven't done it because the wings wouldn't fit in those nifty bags anymore. Also what idiot sailmaker would want
the product to last longer! Gotta keep 'em buying every season.

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TooMuchEpoxy said..
Thinking of adding full length battens to a ding. Stiffen and stabilize the canopy, probably make it last longer - luffing is really hard on sailcloth.

I think the major mfcs haven't done it because the wings wouldn't fit in those nifty bags anymore. Also what idiot sailmaker would want
the product to last longer! Gotta keep 'em buying every season.

C-tech make good battens - light enough too. Probably don't need much more than skiff flutter battens though.