The arguement that Hobie Europe made for changing the Tiger to a fully-battened jib was that it prolonged the life of Pentex jibs, since they don't flog.

Of course, it could be just another scheme to sell more jibs.

That's it! It's a conspiracy by the manufacturers and sailmakers to sell more stuff! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

I'm going to put my tin-foil hat back on, now.