Macca, when you go to the North factory can you take a look at the 3Dr fabrication?
I just watched the
3Dr Tour on their website and the way they construct those sails is nothing short of amazing.
A must see for anyone who enjoys technology and sailing:
http://na.northsails.com/3Dr Hi Tony,
I will try to have a look when I am there. Its not allowed to take pics inside the 3DL section but from what I have been told the 3DR area is not so secretive. I have not seen it in person yet as it's been a few years since I was last in the US.
3DR has potential to produce moulded (seamless) sails for almost the same cost as a traditional panel sail. That is a good thing, however as the Tornado class has proven its not a good situation to allow a technology that is only available through one supplier
