Team New Zealand "Black Magic" selected
Contender Spinnakercloth for the ultimate downwind
performance to win the '95 America's Cup
Spinnakercloth - PU Coated
Style
Construction
0.4 oz ULTRALITE
20 x 20
•
Light weight for either greater area or lighter sail weight
• Greater control in waves and light air sailing
0.5
oz SUPERLITE
30
x 20
•
lightest true 30 x 20 denier nylon
• warp oriented for radial design
0.75
oz SUPERKOTE
30
x 30
•
actual cloth weight approx. 39 gr/m²
• balanced construction
0.75
DYNALITE
30
x 30
•
excellent sliding abilities due to silicon finish, ideal for boats with a chute
• extreme low water absorbtion
• very high tear resistance
0.9
oz SUPERKOTE "5"
30
x 30
•
the combination of low warp stretch, excellent bias control and good tear resistance makes
this the best fabric for allround spinnakers on racing yachts
zero porosity
excellent bias recovery
good tear resistance
less water absorbtion
Spinnakercloth - Resin Stabilized
Style
Construction
0.9 oz NYLITE
30 x 30
• all
purpose spinnaker cloth for day sailer till maxi boat
• the most popular fabric in its range because of its excellent relation between
performance and price
1.5 oz MAXILITE
70 x 70
•suitable for heavy air cruising and racing spinnakers
• excellent tear and tensile strenght
all Contender nylon spinnaker fabrics are made in 6.6 high tenacity nylon
Contender resin stabilised nylons are known for their good stability and
consistant finish
Spinnakercloth - Polyester
Style
Construction
0.75 oz POLON
30 x 30
• actual
cloth weight approx. 38 gr/m² which meets minimum weight of most one designs
• balanced construction fot both cross cut ans radial designs
• designed for flat water conditions
2.1 oz STORMLITE
150 x 150
• only
heavy spinnakercloth with polyester in combination with VECTRAN® yarn.
• the choice for Whitbread boats
• known for its excellent durability
polyester yarn for lower stretch and less water absorption
