Each cable is designed with the minimum fiber content required to achieve a specific stiffness and strength at the end terminals resulting in zero extra weight. ECsix will save up to 70% weight compared to traditional Nitronic steel rigging.

ECsix is made with individual carbon rods tightly packed into a round cross-section and wrapped in a thin braided cover, resulting in the smallest possible diameter.

ECsix has multiple layers of safety. The individual bundles of pultruded carbon rods give ECsix exceptional flexibility, allowing it to resist fractures from bending, compression, and impact. Since the rods can move independently, they easily adapt to bending and absorb energy during impacts. This means that if some rods are damaged, it won’t affect the others in the stay. ECsix can endure up to 25% damage and still get you home safely for repairs.

The bundles of rods inside the braided cover naturally dampen vibrations. ECsix has a very low tendency to vibrate, reducing drag and improving overall comfort.

ECsix rigging can be coiled, enabling full fabrication in the factory and efficient delivery of the finished product to customers worldwide. This ensures greater quality control, precision, and faster installation.

ECsix can be fully inspected by removing the braid cover to access the individual fibers and end fittings. With Future Fibres’ TexTen braid cover technology, a visual inspection is only needed in the first 5 years during the yacht’s mast service at the yacht’s location. After 10 years, the rigging can be coiled and sent to Future Fibres for a full-service inspection, after which it will be returned to the customer for another 10-year cycle.