What is Tape Drive

When Repairs Are Less Extensive They Are Less Expensive

What is Tape Drive?
Tape-Drive is Lighter and Stronger
Tape-Drive Extends Wind Range
Tape-Drive Carries the Load
Advanced Software Optimizes Shape
Fast That Lasts
Damage Resistant

The Tape-Drive^® construction system creates a unique "Rip Stop" layout which prevents accidental tears from becoming catastrophic failures. In the highest load areas of the leech and the luff, the cross-cut panels are laid out approximately perpendicular to the tapes, dividing the sail into a series of boxes bordered by tapes and seams.
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Damage to the skin fabric, if it tears beyond the yarns in the membrane, migrates only to the nearest tape or seam. Tears stay small! Most repairs can be made right on the boat with sticky-back Dacron^®or duct tape.