Made for West Marine, tapered battens in widths from 3/4" to 1 1/2".These battens are used by many well-known sail lofts. Theyre tapered for better sail shape and have protective vinyl tips. Label indicates whichend to insert first. Tapered battens allow for a smooth transition from the sail to the leech resulting in better sail shape and sail longevity.Key FeaturesDesigned with flat cross section center tapering toward a smooth radius at the edgeSail Performance is ImprovedNo secondary bonds - solid glassHigh performance tapered fiberglass sail batten