I have a Quantum pentex main that Steve Thurston built for me about three years ago. It is full-battened and loose-footed. It also has slugs. It is a great sail. The full battens really help the sail hold its shape in heavy weather. I had him put two reef points in but have never had to use the second set. We sailed the Bud Humphrey race a couple of weekends ago with winds in the high 20s and we had great speed with one reef and a #2 genny. Boats all around us were flogging their mains but we just kept plowing into huge waves with lots of power and good sail shape. Falcon used a full main with a #3 and had excellent speed, too. I would buy another Pentex main in a New York minute. Give Steve a call. I couldn't be happier with the design of the sail or the service that he provides. Tell him I sent you.
Bob Rude
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