Cuben fiber in sailing

[T.S.Kobzol]

I admit that I haven't undergo a thorough research ;-) but I spoke to two guys who are racing sailboats over the course of of last few days. I told them about CF use in backpacking and that CF was initially developee for sailing... neither one knew anything about Cuben Fiber.



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[T.S.Kobzol]

http://www.shoresails.com/shore%20international%20web%20site/Sail%20Consulting/Cuben%20Fiber.htm

Here is the history. Interesting to know the name was initially a derogatory reference to America's Cup sailing crew.

[rocketsocks]

http://www.shoresails.com/shore%20international%20web%20site/Sail%20Consulting/Cuben%20Fiber.htm

Here is the history. Interesting to know the name was initially a derogatory reference to America's Cup sailing crew.enjoyed reading that.

[leaftye]

http://www.shoresails.com/shore%20international%20web%20site/Sail%20Consulting/Cuben%20Fiber.htm

Here is the history. Interesting to know the name was initially a derogatory reference to America's Cup sailing crew.

I found out early that cuben fiber was repurposed from sailing. I immediately thought back of America's Cup yachts I saw so many years ago that had translucent plastic sails and wondering how it was possible, and then I knew.

Thanks for sharing this. I hadn't seen this before.