How to Properly Load Velcro Battens Into Your Sail
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MEASURING
All Mainsails
 Jib/Genoa/Staysail
 RF Jib/Genoa/Staysail
#1 Start with the Batten
out of the pocket.
#2. Insert Batten into Batten pocket.

Start with Batten Out of Pocket
Batten in Pocket Correctly
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#3. Batten in pocket correctly.
Batten end cap (black) protrudes out of
t he pocket slightly.
#4. Insert Batten loader/ unloader into
the back of the Velcro tab.
Push the tab into the pocket.
Batten Fully in Pocket Correctly
Batten Poker Loading Batten
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#5. Make sure that the string protrudes
out of the pocket to enable the
Batten to be unloaded easily.
#6. To remove Batten, push Batten
loader/unloader into pocket breaking the Velcro grip. Then pull string to remove tab and Batten.
Batten Loaded Final
Batten Unloading
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