During the Viking Age which handling risk increased with increased loom band tension within a longship sail?

💡 Explanation

Greater loom band tension in Viking sails improved wind capture, but transferred forces concentrated at mast attachment points, therefore increasing mast fatigue cycling. This outcome arises because of the increased stress concentration, rather than improved drag or hull corrosion.

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