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of a sail are due to design, construction and the attributes of the fibers, which are woven together to make the sail cloth. The following sections discuss the attributes of fibers assuming a good design and careful construction. According to Mahr, there are six key factors in evaluating a fiber for suitability in weaving a sail-cloth:
*Initial modulus - The ability to resist stretching. Higher resistance is better for upwind sails.
*Breaking strength -

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