Performance Series 3DL 860
Performance and value with more carbon shapeholding power


Performance Series 3DL 860 sails feature a blend of North Flex-Balanced™ carbon and high-modulus black aramid yarn with a higher percentage of carbon yarn for additional shareholding power. 3DL 860 sails are the performance leaders of the North Performance Series, designed to deliver an unequalled combination of speed, shapeholding and value to small-to-midsize racers and offshore one-designs.

New for 2012 are black high-modulus aramid structural yarn and smoke gray films, producing a striking high-tech appearance. In addition, all Performance Series 3DL scrims are now bonded to films before lamination for enhanced laminate stability.

Performance 3DL 860 features a blend of high-modulus black aramid yarn and North Flex-Balanced Carbon yarn for additional shapeholding power.
Performance Series 3DL 860 sails can also be ordered with either an additional internal scrim or single-sided white North TF™ taffeta for improved toughness.

Product Highlights
  • Thermo-formed on full-sized three-dimensional molds
  • 3DL 860 features blended black aramid and North Flex-Balanced carbon structural yarn
  • Available with either an additional internal scrim or single-sided white North TF™ taffeta film for added toughness

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3DL 860 sails are available in 100% black aramid or blended black aramid / carbon construction.



All 3DL 860 are available with single-sided white North TF taffeta film.
Performance Series 860 Mainsails and Headsails
  • 3DL thermo-molded construction
  • Blend of high-modulus black aramid and North Flex-Balanced carbon yarn
  • Loose-footed main with Integral Foot Skirt for shape and control
  • Luff customized to mast/boom, or headstay system (except for custom luff cars)
  • Teardrop corner reinforcing
  • Stainless steel round rings and Rutgersonpress rings
  • RBS epoxy “E-glass” battens
  • Pockets with 3Di tie in closure
  • Cunningham adjustment on mainsails
  • Pre-stretched Technora or Vectran leech and foot cords with purchase system adjuster
  • Telltales
  • Drawstring sailbag

Performance Series 860 Mainsail Options
  • Additional internal scrim or single-sided white North TF taffeta film
  • Higher roach profiles through added area (subject to structural limitations)
  • Full length battens
  • Leech battens
  • RBS Carbon leech battens
  • Titanium rings
  • Sail numbers
  • Country code
  • Insignia
  • Trim stripes/Glow Fast stripes
  • Photo and corner codes
  • Certified measurement
  • Reefs
  • Roll or zippered sausage bag
Performance Series 860 Headsail Options
  • Telltale window
  • Leech, Full or VB+ Vertical battens
  • RBS Carbon leech battens
  • Soft hanks
  • Soft clew
  • North Clewboard
  • T-ring clew
  • Tack Snap Shackle
  • UV protection
  • Roll or zippered sausage bag
Performance Series
3DL 860

  • Blend of high-modulus
    black aramid and
    North Flex-Balanced™
    carbon yarn