Apco Nestra Light used

High-end EN-B from APCO, a 2.5-liner: 3 rows over the centre two thirds, 2 rows on the outer third, with only 3 and 2 attachment points respectively. Aspect ratio 6.0, from 4.35 kg including risers, and only 215 m of line in size M. Unsheathed aramid/kevlar lower lines on V-links, so no periodic trimming. 40 g/m2 double siliconised cloth on the leading edge, 33 g/m2 on the rest of the top, 27 g on the bottom and secondary ribs. Brake pressure is light and linear up to about 90%, then goes stone hard at the stall point. C steering runs on ball bearing pulleys.