UV absorption of sails?

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Gilligan
Gilligan
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5 posts
7 Dec 2012 1:14pm
We spend a lot of time sailing in the shadow of our sails, just wondering if the clear parts offer much protection from sunburn? Does anyone have a UV meter they can put behind a sail to take a reading?
swoosh
swoosh
QLD
1929 posts
QLD, 1929 posts
7 Dec 2012 3:18pm
wasn't there a topic a while back about putting sunscreen on sails to protect them from UV damage...
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8333 posts
NSW, 8333 posts
7 Dec 2012 6:43pm
He's talking of the sails protecting you from sunburn..not protecting the sails from the sun..
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1855 posts
NSW, 1855 posts
7 Dec 2012 9:59pm
I think there is at least the same chance that they reflect the sun back at you, so doubling the UV. You should always wear your hat and plenty of sunscreen...
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