WARP-PATH

The original load-oriented technical fiber panel construction, WARP-PATH™ is S2Maui’s functional and unique panel layout. WARP-PATH™ aligns SpaceLight™ warp oriented Carbon and Technora™ fibers along load paths in the sail body. Similarly, in ULTRA-HMPE construction, warp-oriented woven Dyneema cloth is load aligned.

• LIGHTER SAILS: In Carbon+Tech construction, the strength of load-oriented Carbon and Technora™ fibers in super light SpaceLight™ material allows for reduction in patch size which results in a weight of finished sails 10-20% below industry standard. In our new extreme light weight ULTRA-HMPE construction, finished sails weigh 25-35% below industry standard.

• STRONGER SAILS: In Carbon+Tech construction, load-oriented panels with high strength Carbon and Technora™ warp yarns distribute tension in high stress areas and create an incredibly strong sail body and perimeter. Carbon fibers used in foot, clew and lower leech have 8x higher tensile strength compared to Polyester. Double-pass lamination ensures long term durability. In ULTRA-HMPE construction, woven 100% Dyneema offers the greatest tear resistance of any windsurf sail cloth currently in use.

• PERFECT BALANCE AND STABILITY: The WARP-PATH™ engineered panel layout locates each technical material in its optimum location to distribute forces throughout the sail body. In Carbon+Tech construction, 10x more stretch-resistant Carbon fiber is load-oriented in the high tension tack, clew and lower leech zones, ensuring perfect shape integrity and improving stability and range. Superlight Technora™ fibers are oriented according to twist and perimeter loads throughout the remainder of the sail body, creating a balanced skin tension and a smooth rig response. In ULTRA-HMPE construction, the exceptional tensile properties of the woven Dyneema cloth, when load-oriented according to our WARP-PATH™ panel layout, perfectly distribute tension resulting in a superlight, stable and responsive feeling.

• MORE RESPONSIVE HANDLING: In Carbon+Tech construction, HyperBlue Carbon SpaceLight™ panels in the tack, clew and lower leech area more directly transmit energy and give the sail an amazing, responsive feeling that has to be experienced. Superlight weight and low stretch SpaceLight™ Technora™, oriented along twist and perimeter loads allow for an extremely quick sail twist reflex dynamic. In ULTRA- HMPE construction the incredible light weight of the Dyneema weave laminate provides amazingly light and responsive handling.

S2MAUI’S EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AND ADVANTAGES

Premium WARP-PATH load-oriented Carbon and Technora SpaceLight™ comes standard with S2Maui and this leading edge material technology has been our trademark since we originally developed SpaceLight sail cloth 10 seasons ago. Of course, years later some of our competitors are starting to follow, so we decided to raise the bar again by continuing to innovate with Carbon+Tech and ULTRA-HMPE technologies.

To achieve our goal of developing sails with the highest possible performance, lightest weight and exceptional strength, we worked closely with the world-leading sail cloth manufacturer to design and develop the ultimate super-light and strong laminate sail cloth, SpaceLight™ Technora™ to be used exclusively with our original, load oriented WARP-PATH™ Carbon+Tech sail construction. New for 2025, we are introducing the exciting new HyperBlue Carbon Spacelight™ which combines extreme strength, virtually zero stretch Carbon fiber warp yarns throughout the material together with multi-directional stabilizing scrim and x-ply. HyperBlue Carbon Spacelight™ perfectly distributes the high loads experienced at tack, clew and leech areas of the sail, allowing reduction of patch size and ensuring ideal sail shape is maintained under load.

Exciting brand new development for 2025 is the S2Maui ULTRA-HMPE™ super-premium construction which pushes the limits of extreme lightweight and strength to the next level utilizing the latest in high-tech Dyneema weave sail cloth.

All S2Maui laminate sail cloth is produced in the USA.

S2MAUI’S SPACELIGHT™ SAILCLOTH ADVANTAGE

STILL AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION: Not all sail materials are created equal. In addition to warp carbon and x-ply, S2Maui’s original HyperBlue Carbon SpaceLight™ adds a bi-directional scrim base giving it superior stability and durability. Also, Technora SpaceLight™ has actual Technora™ warp yarns which have three times the tensile strength and 4 time the stretch resistance of “similar looking” styles that only use cheap black polyester warp fibers.

• STRONGER MATERIAL: Carbon warp fibers have eight times the tensile strength and Technora™ fibers used in warp and bias directions have three times the tensile strength of standard polyester fibers.

• LIGHTER MATERIAL: Technora™ and scrim matrix combined with double-pass laminated, light weight films reduces weight by 50% compared to standard 5 mil sail material. Technora™ SpaceLight™ is preferred in upper sail body because the thinner, low stretch Technora™ warp yarns allow for lower sail cloth weights compared to Polyester or even Carbon.

• LESS STRETCH: Carbon warp fibers used in highest load areas have 10 times less stretch than Polyester. Technora™ fibers also have 4 times less stretch than Polyester. This is necessary for specific load-oriented panel configurations.

• MORE DURABLE: The scrim base and extremely strong Carbon and Technora™ yarns develop incredible tear resistance. Double-pass lamination ensures a perfect bond with adhesive on both sides of the fibers and helps prevent delamination.

• MORE UV RESISTANT: The opaque pigments on both sides of the laminate have outstanding UV resistance.