The Case for Carbon Fiber Rigging
Lowest stretch, highest performance, longest lifespan, best value.
High-tech materials are no longer reserved for Pro teams.
All sailors can benefit from the weight-savings, righting-moment/pitching, and performance of solid carbon rigging -- while enjoying the durability and reliability of composite materials. When stacked up against alternative rigging options, LS Carbon fiber rigging wins.
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Invest in rigging that lasts as long as your mast.
A carbon fiber rig deserves carbon fiber rigging. Race boats and more performance cruisers are choosing carbon fiber for spars, why not also carbon fiber rigging? Life expectancy on Light Speed carbon rigging is 15+ years, and overall cost of ownership beats alternatives like rod and PBO.
Carbon Fiber Rigging Myths
Fragile
LS Carbon is sleek AND sturdy — constructed with an integral Technora blend and flexible resin for optimal chafe and impact resistance.
Expensive
Over double the lifespan of rod or PBO, LS Carbon provides the best performance and financial value.
Complex
All LS Carbon rigging solutions are easily retrofittable. LS Carbon is designed to be manageable: easy to install and maintain.