The RBS Epoxy Compression Battens are a range of tapered battens with a firmer tip and their draft back at about 40-45%. Designed for use in full batten mainsails and an essential upgrade for full length mainsail and jib full length top battens where durability is paramount.

10mm (and 12mm) widths are ideal for main and jib battens for Dinghies and smaller One Design classes.

When fitted with a RBS standard outboard endcap the finished batten length will suit the majority of class rules without the need for cutting. The endcaps when used add 5mm / 0.2” to the overall batten length, with the standard length shown representing the standard batten fitted with the Inner end cap (which comes fitted as standard). It does not include the Outer (optional) end cap.

RBS have established themselves at the top of the market with their range of specially formulated epoxy battens, offering ultimate performance and durability whilst still being cost effective.

Custom Batten Specifications If you cannot find the specification you require we can offer RBS battens made to order for your specific length, stiffness, taper and finishing, with a lead time of approximately 10 working days. For an added touch provide us with your logo and/or boat name and have this printed onto the batten. This is particularly great for batten sets.

One Design Batten Sets If you have a one design class you regularly build sails for we can store your batten set specification and allow you to call off sets as you need them that will come trimmed to the correct length with your choice of caps, printed logos and labels to go straight into the sail. Contact us for more information and pricing.

RBS Batten Code - An example of an RBS order code: E19230/100F (E - 19 - 230 / 100 - F)
E19230/100F - The code will always start with E or CB for Epoxy or Carbon
E19230/100F - The next 2 numbers represent batten width in millimetres (10mm, 15mm etc)
E19230/100F - The 3 following numbers are thickness in inches (.160, .230 etc)
E19230/100F - The next measurement is order length in centimetres (/100, /240 etc)
E19230/100F- The last letter states the taper with F for flex/leech batten, C a compression/full batten, R a reverse compression for a flat, full entry or NT for non-tapered