Our AP Spinnaker Matriz is design to take advantage of the maximum square footage with extra roach on the first third, to give it more power with the spinnaker pole. This sail is manufactured with two different sail clothes depending on the geographical area, the Elite 40 is used for medium to light wind and the Airx 650 for moderate to strong winds.

Cut: Matrix tri-radial with oriented midle section matching of thread line to load path, made of Elite40 Nylon or AIRX650.

Spinnaker Trim: Downwind you can gain or lose the most distance. It is the time to either attack the leaders or consolidate your advantage on the fleet. The full, max size Matrix Spinnaker is a true runner, so you can sail lower than other boats. You will need to sail taking in mind this point: The sail is designed to project maximum area, so don't pull the pole too far aft. 80 degrees of the apparent wind proves to be faster than the standard 90 degrees. Over 8 knots, sail the boat heeling to windward as much as 10 degrees. This will help project the spinnaker away from the mainsail and allow the boat to sail deeper. Don't do this if you have to steer too much or if you start feeling pressure in the rudder. Bring the pole end of the sail lower than the clew. NEVER allow the tack to be higher than the clew. In almost all conditions, set the tack about one foot lower than the clew. Select the ring that gets the pole more perpendicular to the mast. Use the lower ring for the pole as long as you can.