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3Di RAW

MINIMUM WEIGHT. MAXIMUM SPEED.

3Di RAW is the ultimate choice for champions and elite racers. Engineered to perfection, 3Di RAW sails set the standard in lightweight, high-performance racing technology. Constructed from spread filament 3Di tapes and 0% Mylar film, RAW sails offer the lowest stretch in the industry, with unrivaled shape holding. These sails are not just exceptional; they’re extraordinary.

3Di RAW

WHY CHOOSE 3Di RAW?

Each 3Di sail is assembled on a 3D mold set to the customized shape for each sail. 3Di sails also feature fully integrated batten pockets, corner reinforcements, and reef structure

Our 3Di composite sails are: 70% structural material; 30% thermoset resin; and 0% Mylar film

High-resolution fiber placement to handle and optimize sail loads

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3Di RAW 890

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The lightest weight and highest carbon content 3Di sail structures allow North Sails designers greater flexibility for customization and the ability to push performance boundaries.

INTENDED USE: Grand Prix Inshore Racing

STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION: Highest Carbon / Ultra PE

DPI RANGE: 10,850 - 32,000

STANDARD COLOR: BLACK

OPTIONAL COLORS: N/A

LOA RANGE: 40-80 ft/13-24 m

P LIMIT RANGE: 4.4-31m

EXTRA DURABLE SURFACE TAPES: N/A

HELIX AVAILABLE: YES

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3Di RAW 880

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Highly refined Grand Prix sail structures that fulfill the demand for high-modulus, lightweight sails for teams that value performance over durability.

INTENDED USE: Grand Prix Inshore Racing

STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION: Higher Carbon / Ultra PE

DPI RANGE: 10,850 - 32,000

STANDARD COLOR: BLACK

OPTIONAL COLORS: N/A

LOA RANGE: 40-80 ft/13-24 m

P LIMIT RANGE: 4.4-31m

EXTRA DURABLE SURFACE TAPES: N/A

HELIX AVAILABLE: YES

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3Di RAW 870

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High performance meets remarkable reliability for inshore or short-distant ocean race teams that require the shape holding of a carbon sail structure.

INTENDED USE: High Performance Inshore & Big Boat Offshore Racing

STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION: Carbon / Aramid / Ultra PE

DPI RANGE: 6,300 - 102,200

STANDARD COLOR: BLACK

OPTIONAL COLORS: N/A

LOA RANGE: Up to 125 ft/38 m

P LIMIT RANGE: 4.4-52m

EXTRA DURABLE SURFACE TAPES: N/A

HELIX AVAILABLE: YES

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3Di RAW 760

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Rugged and lightweight sails for mid-sized day and ocean racing boats of all sizes for exceptional shape holding across multiple seasons.

INTENDED USE: Performance Racing

STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION: Aramid / Ultra PE

DPI RANGE: 6,300 - 102,200

STANDARD COLOR: BLACK

OPTIONAL COLORS: N/A

LOA RANGE: Up to 200 ft/70 m

P LIMIT RANGE: 4.4-52m

EXTRA DURABLE SURFACE TAPES: N/A

HELIX AVAILABLE: YES

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3Di RAW 360

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All the performance benefits of RAW 760 in a sail structure engineered for race boats below 35'.

INTENDED USE: Club Racing

STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION: Aramid / Ultra PE / Polyester

DPI RANGE: 6,300 - 18,000

STANDARD COLOR: BLACK

OPTIONAL COLORS: N/A

LOA RANGE: < 40 ft/12.2 m

P LIMIT RANGE: 4.4-15m

EXTRA DURABLE SURFACE TAPES: N/A

HELIX AVAILABLE: YES

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3Di RAW 330

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Polyester-based 3Di sails for race boats where the class rules do not allow aramid or Ultra PE fibers.

INTENDED USE: Handicap Classes with modulus restrictions.

STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION: 100% Polyester

DPI RANGE: 6,300 - 16,800

STANDARD COLOR: WHITE

OPTIONAL COLORS: N/A

LOA RANGE: N/A

P LIMIT RANGE: 4.4-18m

EXTRA DURABLE SURFACE TAPES: N/A

HELIX AVAILABLE: YES

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3Di MOLDED COMPOSITE

3Di is a unique, patented sailmaking technology that produces the world’s fastest and most reliable sails. 3Di sails mirror the balanced load bearing and shape holding of a rigid airfoil wing. They are constructed from spread filament tapes, contain no Mylar film, and are 3D molded into a one-piece, flexible composite sail structure.

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For North Sails, building high quality sails has always meant using the best materials. Since inception, we have consistently delivered industry-changing advances and innovations in sailmaking technology, developing materials and processes to fit the needs of a wide range of boats and types of sailing.

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