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Carbon or Steel? Moth Foil Evolution with Alex Adams

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Carbon or Steel?
by Mark Jardine
Foils have been shrinking for years as sailors continually try to reduce drag and increase speeds, but designers were reaching the limit of what they could do with carbon, so the latest foils have turned to steel for some parts.Foils have been shrinking for years as sailors continually try to reduce drag and increase speeds, but designers were reaching the limit of what they could do with carbon, so the latest foils have turned to steel for some parts.Posted 7 Sep 2025
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