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NORTH SAILS WAVE FREESTYLE RANGE 2017

18/07/2016
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NORTH SAILS WAVE FREESTYLE RANGE 2017

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Hot out of the blocks, North drop their 2017 wave and freestyle range, telling us –

S M A R T . C O M P A C T . R A N G E 

Most brands every year will throw a vast amount of semi-developed sail lines onto the market. We instead focus on a clearly structured range, where each model is perfected in every size down to the smallest detail. It’s important to us to make your decision making process to find the perfectly matching sail as simple and accurate as possible. We make sure of this by only offering products that we are 100% sure have been extensively tried and tested.

HERO / M.E. 4-Batten-Wave

With the 2017 HERO we created the most universal 4-batten wave sail, a true World Cup weapon to work in all conditions around the globe. The brand-new edition with HOLLOW.LEECH and reworked twist pattern is even more stable and balanced now, yet delivering superb power when underpowered. On top the favorite sail of wave superhero Victor Fernandez guarantees maximum performance independently of the sailor’s weight.progression and the new HOLLOW.LEECH make the HERO an exceptional hardcore wave sail. It performs on top level even at the toughest spots like on the Canaries and in South Africa. There the HERO works perfectly in overpowered jumping conditions. At the same time it is incredibly powerful in underpowered down the line surfing, like on Maui and Mauritius

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Introduced with last years HERO, Kai Hopf moved up the batten above the boom to enlarge the gap to the foot batten, similar to a 3-batten sail. This FREE.BOOMZONE.CONCEPT makes for great a on-off. The batten-free zone is also super effective to pump and offers no resistance for the wind to fill out the profile in underpowered surf, just like a typical 3-batten sail!

To create maximum stability in high wind Kai added two MINI.BATTENS and a HOLLOW.LEECH right above the boom. The new radial LOAD.STRIPES starting from the clew stabilize especially the batten-free zone making for a seamless and constant load distribution. 

The outcome is a 4-batten wave sail with an unmatched wind range! It combines best low-end power with control and stability of the successful 2015 HERO. The low weight makes for incredible handling, while rigging you can already imagine how light and soft the sail feels. The rotation is as smooth as silk, even with minimal outhaul tension. The top of the sail works very effectively to support the power, therefore you can safely choose a sail size smaller than with many other wave sails. This applies to almost any rider, regardless of their weight. For sure the new HERO is the best choice for wave oriented rider and an essential around any wave break.

HERO M.E. 

Absolutely identical in design, the HERO M.E. differs only in the reduced amount of CROSS.YARN.LAMINATE and a standard protector. This price advantage we are happy to pass on.


 

17_hero_studio.pngKey features

 

> 01   NEW: HOLLOW.LEECH with additional MINI.BATTEN stabilizes the profile right above the boom and prevents leech flattering

> 02   NEW: additional LOAD.STRIPES improve the stability and extend the wind range

> 03   NEW: the new HERO features the smallest monofilm window of any 4-batten sail on the market

> 04   150 grams lower weight due to WEIGHT.OPTIMIZED.PANEL.LAYOUT

> 05   5.3 and 5.6 are designed around the RDM400 mast now

> 06   Extremely sturdy, unbreakable epoxy battens

> 07   iBUMPER, the most advanced and effective molded mast protector

> 08   BALANCED.LUFF.LENGTH luff as short as possible for radical handling and as long as necessary for maximum wind range

> 09   2+3.YEAR.WARRANTY: Get an additional 3 year Warranty: register here

Sizes: 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.8

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VOLT / VOLT HD 5-Batten-Wave

Since its introduction the VOLT has established itself as THE Freestyle Wave sail and the ideal partner for classic single fin boards! The fourth generation of the 5 battens bestseller convinces with extremely high draft stability and a very wide wind range, especially in overpowered conditions. Maximum energy and electrifying handling: The smaller sizes of the VOLT are again oriented towards the requirements of the wave riders, the larger sizes towards freestylers. The result is a sail line that can confidently be called the ultimate all-in-one freestyle wave range.

No other NorthSails sail adapts to the conditions so effortlessly. No wonder sailors are so enthusiastic about the huge range of use. The whole team were involved in the testing. For the huge list of desires countless innovations were necessary which are hidden in every detail of the VOLTs DNA.

Thanks to a short luff the new VOLT feels extremely compact and neutral making for incredible handling characteristics. In combination with a unique foot geometry, a low draft position, a modified leech tension plus the iMODULAR.DESIGN the VOLT remains extremely neutral on the wave and during difficult maneuvers. The sail immediately reacts to even the smallest impulse.

The sophisticated luff curve and the modified profile distribution result in insane handling combined with great low-end power. The impressive performance makes it the ideal choice for any spot on the planet. And all of this over an extremely wide wind range, as there is no other wave sail that covers such a wider range, especially when overpowered! Although all sizes are designed for RDM masts they still work equally great on SDM masts. That’s the reason why the new VOLT feels softer, super easy to control and can be pumped easily.

VOLT HD

Ultimate durability for most brutal conditions: The VOLT is also available as a monofilm-free hardcore CROSS.YARN.LAMINATE version!

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01   NEW: HOLLOW.LEECH with additional MINI.BATTEN stabilizes the profile right above the boom and prevents leech flattering

> 02   NEW: additional LOAD.STRIPES improve the stability and extend the wind range

03   On 5.3 and up the draft-position got moved slightly further back for improved low-end power

> 04   200 grams lower weight due to WEIGHT.OPTIMIZED.PANEL-LAYOUT

> 05   5.3 now designed around the RDM 400 and 430 mast

> 06   Extremely sturdy, unbreakable epoxy battens

> 07   Extremely draft-stable due to the 5-batten, draft forward design and pronounced loose leech

> 08   Designed to work best on RDM masts but still fully compatible with our SDM masts

09   MINIMUM.MAST.CONCEPT: 2 masts fit all sizes

10   2 Year Warranty. To get an additional 3 year Warranty: register here

Sizes : 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.9

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IDOL LTD Ultralight Competition Freestyle

Light, lighter and as radical as possible! The IDOL_LTD is the personal pro model of freestyle record world champion Gollito Estredo. For this freestyle genius Kai Hopf has fulfilled all his wishes and created the most sophisticated, extreme freestyle production sail that we have ever built. All IDOL_LTD’s are unbelievably light sails because instead of conventional X.PLY the futuristic high-tech laminate “ODL” is being used in combination with our 4mil ULTRA.FILM. These materials are 50% lighter than conventional sail cloth and push the weight to sensationally low. To clarify: The weight of IDOL_LTD corresponds to a 1.5m smaller HERO / VOLT (e.g. 4.8 compares to 3.4)! 2017 all IDOL LTD generate even more performance plus and the smaller sizes are also significantly easier to control in overpowered conditions.

From the second you ride on the IDOL_LTD you will have a smile on your face. It feels absolutely neutral, doesn’t show any unwanted life of its own and is a feather in your hands so that you nearly forget about the sail during moves and maneuvers. This is one of the most important aspects especially for freestyle! It spins incredibly fast through all tricks even during the most difficult ducking moves and feels as if you rotate without a sail.

The high clew and the short boom length excel at ducking so that no speed is lost. With the new IDOL_LTD the success rate of difficult maneuvers and the fun increases straight away making you automatically go for even more radical moves!

Designer Kai Hopf has designed the IDOL_LTD for maximum efficiency. Compared to the regular IDOL it features a tighter leech, a reduced weight and a higher clew. Not only will maneuvers become much easier but also get performed at higher speed. This is due to the sophisticated profile distribution. All of these aspects are apparent over a wide wind range and you will be surprised how large the trimming capabilities are on the new IDOL_LTD.

2 important points:

1. Even if other brands do not speak about it, we will tell the truth: ultra lightweight can only be achieved through the reduction of material thickness. Since the film thickness of the ODL laminate is reduced to the absolute minimum, the UV stability is limited. Therefore, this sail is excluded from the usual NorthSails 2+3.year.warranty!

2. Q: Why are we still using a rather “boring” looking white film in the center panel? A: We are using a high-end monofilm called ULTRA.FILM which is lighter and stronger than any other monofilm available making the IDOL_LTD the lightest monofilm Freestyle sail on the market . Unfortunately this high-end monofilm is only available in white color.

 


 

17_idol_ltd_studio_2.pngKey features
01   NEW: HOLLOW.LEECH with additional MINI.BATTEN stabilizes the profile right above the boom and prevents leech flattering

> 02   NEW: additional LOAD.STRIPES improve the stability and extend the wind range

> 03   NEW: size 5.6 to comply to reduced wind limit on PWA freestyle events

> 04   5.2 now designed around the RDM 430 and 400 mast

> 05   Super high clew and short boom allow fastest possible ducking to avoid loosing any speed

> 06   Thanks to the trend setting high-tech yachting materials (ODL laminate and 4 mil ULTRA.FILM) the IDOL is our lightest Freestyle sail of all time

> 07   Super-stretchy DACRON+ODL.DOUBLE.LUFF.PANEL enables maximum lift for all the jumps against the sail

> 08   3 ultra-light TUBE.BATTENS

> 09   PURE.PATCH.TECHNOLOGY at the clew, luff and the batten pocket ends make for 50% weight savings compared to regular patches

> 10   iROCKET, NorthSails lightest batten tensioner of all time

 11   Exclusively designed for RDM masts

Sizes : 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.6

For more info on all the range check out – www.north-windsurf.com/eng/nodes/display/product_ranges/overview-2017

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