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CATBATTEN FOAM 94.5"x.6" (7mm)
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Race battens for Nacra, Prindle, Hobie 20, Inter and Tornado. Constructed with uni- and bi-directional fibers in an epoxy resin and molded with extra-high density foam, Performance Catbattens are state-of-the-art batten technology. Catbatten foam battens are as strong and light as possible! They have a one-year manufacturer's guarantee against breakage. Battens help to stabilize draft position and depth through varying wind conditions. Battens should be lightweight, yet stiff enough to prevent S hooking at the leech and to maintain sail shape in gusts. Catbattens are standard equipment when supplied with Hobie 17/20, Nacra, Prindle and Inter Race Sails in the USA and Europe. The manufacturers work closely with sailmakers to ptimize batten and sail compatibility. Open stock battens are 0.50" wide (7mm) and have a standardized bend curve and stiffness. To decrease stiffness, remove material from the edges (width) of the batten. When ordering battens, measure the batten pocket and add 2" for batten adjustment. Battens are supplied with one adjustment hole and do not require batten caps. For easy adjustment and release using batten ties, Perfect Pocket Batten Caps (#12-4080 for set of 10) may be installed with epoxy glue, as the Tren Tec cap is a bit too large. For a better fit and/or for use with sails utilizing .50"-.75" wide webbing instead of batten ties,order RBS caps, #46-0007. The RBS cap fits 12x7mm, but battens are about 13x7mm. To install, sand width of batten to fit. Reinforced luff tip strengthens and helps prevent breakage. Cut as needed from the leech end topreserve reinforced tip. Each. Sizes and specifications are subject to change.