North Sails Helix Code 55 3Di DOWNWIND Dark Grey

HELIX CODE 55

Helix Code Sails are designed for ultimate versatility and steady power delivery. This new generation of Code Sails features a Structured Luff that optimally shares the overall load with a purpose-built Future Fibres cord; enabling steady power delivery, lower the total load, greater luff projection, and a wider range. The performance potential of Helix Code Sails is maximized with North 3Di but is also available for downwind paneled sails.

Essentially a Genoa or Jib Top with the girths unrestricted to create the optimum flying shape without respect to rules. Depending on the overlap and design, these will end up with midgirths in the 55% to 60% range. Can be Masthead or Fractional, and this sail loads the rig quickly, especially unsupported topmast and sprits. Requires a luff cable with considerable tension or HELIX

material

3Di DOWNWIND Precisely shaped for optimized aerodynamics. NPL DOWNWIND Stronger, firmer reaching sails for point to point performance

color: Dark Grey
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North Sails
  • 3Di DOWNWIND

    Custom designed for maximum VMG

  • 3D

    Molded Sail Shape

  • 0% FILM

    High-resolution sail structure

North Sails
  • NPL DOWNWIND

    Reaching High Speed Performance

  • eXact™

    Proprietary x-scrim reinforcement adds strength with minimal weight

  • 97%

    Made with recycled polyester film

Material
3Di DOWNWIND Precisely shaped for optimized aerodynamics.
NPL DOWNWIND Stronger, firmer reaching sails for point to point performance
3Di DOWNWIND NPL DOWNWIND
For the first time, sailors can enjoy the benefits of 3D molding and composite construction in select downwind sails. 3D molding provides a precisely shaped and smooth sail surface for optimized aerodynamics. Composite construction enables high-resolution spread filament tape distribution, placing exactly the right amount of material in exactly the right direction. 3Di DOWNWIND eliminates the parasitic weight and inevitable distortion of mylar film – a significant advantage in lightweight downwind sails.
Modern asymmetric reaching sails require low stretch, lightweight, and highly durable materials. NPL DOWNWIND sails meet these requirements because they’re cut from purpose-built materials produced on the North Cloth laminator. North Sails offers multiple constructions to optimally address the wide range of conditions encountered by reaching sails – for inshore, offshore, monohull, multihull, racing, or cruising.