ZS™(= “Zero Sag”) is the new revolutionary technology developed by OneSails for enhanced power and versatility of racing and performance cruising headsails alike.
At OneSails we have been pioneers in the structured luff technology applied to downwind sails with our IFS™ concept, and we have been the first to extend its benefits to asymmetric spinnakers, of which we are offering the widest selection available today on the market.
ZS™, like IFS™, are possible thanks to OneSails’ exclusive continuous thread membrane technologies 4T FORTE™ and Vektor2™. It is now available to every sailor after a 5-year testing period by, among others, ORC World Champion teams and on board offshore race winning super yachts.
ZS™is meant to effectively extend the range of upwind headsails by integrating a solid super high modulus structure in the luff, which allows transferring a substantial part (up to about 55%) of the headstay load on the sail itself. The exceptional transverse stiffness of the special luff section promotes forward thrust from the sail to the stay, which virtually eliminates headstay sag
ZS, the OneSails structured luff headsails use the exclusive 4T Forte technology with continuous fibers that allows the perfect integration of the structure within the composite membrane.
The integration in the lamination allows a gradual transition of the loads inside the sail and the consequent accurate control of the aerodynamic profile through the load on the luff.
The structured jib luff made with the exclusive 4T FORTE™ technology allows the headstay sag to be controlled by simply adjusting the jib luff tension. Thanks to this specific structure and design, the jib luff is able to project forward.
An added benefit over old-school backstay adjustment, the jib luff tension does not affect mast bend and mainsail shape.
The convincing win of Italia Yachts‘ 11.98 at the recent ORC World Championship conceals a little secret called “flying jib”, unveiled today in the words of Sandro Montefusco, helmsman, sail designer, and winner of the World title on board “Sugar 3”.
“The idea we shared with Matteo Polli, designer of the Italia 11.98 – explains Sandro – was that of adding a multi-purpose headsail to the inventory, which could be used in the offshore races, since there were two such courses scheduled in the race program. We have therefore decided to sacrifice one of the five headsails allowed on board to build this flying jib: furling, with self-sustaining luff (cableless) thanks to OneSails’ IFS exclusive technology, attached to the bowsprit and hoisted with the masthead spinnaker halyard. We have increased the headsail area by 20m2 compared to the biggest jib, and thanks to the midgirth above 61% the rating penalty was quite moderate. The flying jib proved very efficient in light air and tight sailing angles, to the point where up to 5kts TWS our VMG was better with this sail than with the J1!. This was the sail which won us the offshore race. Built with OneSails’ proprietary Vektor2™ Carbon technology, the flying jib is a sail which gives medium to heavy displacement boats a definite performance advantage in light air, and can also be effectively used for reaching with more wind.”
“Our self-sustaining IFS headsails – adds Dede de Luca, OneSails’ CEO – are proving to be winning sails in many aspects, and are becoming more and more popular thanks to the combined performance and rating advantages they provide, plus the reduction of loads and simplicity of use when compared with more traditional furling headsails. OneSails has proven once more to be at the forefront of R&D, not only when it comes to new technologies, but also when innovation, design and teamwork are what matters.”
Photo courtesy: Italia Yachts
Seit über 15 Jahren entwickelt das OneSails-Projektteam exklusive Technologien zur Herstellung von Segeln mit durchgehenden Fasern sowie innovative Segel mit ZS™ („Zero Sag”) oder IFS™ (Integrated Furling Structure).
Das Ergebnis dieser Technologien sind Segel welche mit niedrigem Gewicht, ausgezeichneter Trimmbarkeit und Formbeständigkeit zu einer besseren Leistung führen.
Die Segel werden nach höchsten Standards entworfen und angefertigt, wobei wir sorgfältig ausgewählte Komponenten verwenden, um maximale Qualität und Langlebigkeit gewährleisten zu können. Die 4T FORTE™-Membranen werden ausschließlich in Italien hergestellt. Der gesamte Fertigungsprozess findet in einer einzigen Werkstatt, wodurch die Einhaltung aller erforderlichen Standards gewährleistet ist.
Die besten Segelformen sind das Ergebnis kontinuierlicher Analyse UND Erfahrung. OneSails steht an der Spitze der Segelmacherbranche und investiert kontinuierlich in Forschung und Entwicklung, um sicherzustellen, dass die allerbesten Segelformen verfügbar sind. Der Erfolg dieses Ansatzes wird durch die vielen Pokale bestätigt, die OneSails-Kunden bei nationalen, internationalen und Weltmeisterschaften gewonnen haben.
Unsere zentrale Aufgabe neben der Produktion von neuen Segeln ist, einen erstklassigen Service sowie Unterstützung und Hilfe an Bord zu bieten. Unser Wissen, welches wir aus unserer Fertigung und im Umgang mit den modernsten und innovativsten Segeltechnologien ständig erweitern, gepaart mit dem handwerklichen Geschick unserer qualifizierten Segelmacher stellt sicher, dass wir unser Serviceversprechen einhalten können. Neben einer wachsenden Anzahl von führenden Segelmachereien verfügt die OneSails-Gruppe über ein umfangreiches Netzwerk von Servicezentren, die strategisch günstig entlang der weltweiten Küstenlinie positioniert sind.
