by SolidAir » Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:45 pm
Yes, I'd echo what Paul said.
Also, it's stiff because it's designed to fall away in gusts. Because the head of the sail is supported by that batten, effectively acting as a gaff, it's hard to get tension on it using the kicker. A softer batten would maintain more shape but might be harder to de-power. FWIW I've sailed with mine a few times now as standard, and am definitely getting more and more used to how it sets.
Alex