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  • Firelight: A Quest to Make the Lightest Wave Sail
    Hot Sails Maui Designer Tom Hammerton gives us his insight on the new light weight Firelight which is due to be released soon and already kicking up a bit of a storm.    “The Firelight was a simple concept – ‘To make the lightest wave sail possible’...
    2011-06-24 17:08:03 | 1577 views | 14 Comments
  • 2011 JP All Ride 106
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    2011-04-04 09:54:34 | 3150 views | 5 Comments
  • 2011 Tabou Rocket 105
    “Easy to ride in choppy water. Rode like a 90-liter board.” If boards went to obedience school, the Tabou Rocket would be at the top of the class. Sailors of all skill levels liked it because, simply put, it did what they wanted it to do...
    2011-04-04 09:53:32 | 2061 views | 1 Comments
  • 2011 RRD SuperStyle MKIII "Dynamic Style"
    Based on the success of the 2009 and 2010 versions, the 2011 RRD SuperStyle MKIII has been redesigned with the help of wave specialist John Skye to elevate freestyle maneuvers in a variety of wave sailing conditions...
    2010-11-04 09:29:39 | 387 views | 0 Comments
  • How Your Sails Are Made
    Every once in a while, we all do it — stop and look at a sail in wonder at the perfection that is a windsurfing sail. The sweeping curve of the mast, the full belly of the draft below the boom — windsurfing sails are works of art. Here’s a firsthand look at how MauiSails’ Artur Szpunar prototypes an 8.4 race sail.
    2010-09-23 10:19:38 | 2061 views | 0 Comments
  • Sneak Peek: 2011 Gaastra IQ Windsurfing Sail
    Bigger isn't always better. So claims Gaastra's IQ freestyle/wave windsurfing sails, which utilize super-short masts and boast a rig-small mindset. Former WINDSURFING editor Eddy Patricelli spent a week riding the 4.7 and 4.2 Gaastra IQ windsurfing sails in the Gorge. Here's his report.
    2010-08-25 12:52:38 | 2617 views | 3 Comments
  • Lost In Hatteras: First Day on the Gaastra IQ 4.2
    I've been following Thomas Traversa and Alex Mussolini for a while now-  They both have a pretty sick style, blending new school aerials and wave moves with old school carving power and style.  Thomas is a Gaastra rider, and Alex rides for Vandal sails, both of which are designed by Dan Kaseler...
    2010-07-02 13:17:49 | 2201 views | 12 Comments
  • Video: Severne's Fastest Sail Ever
    Watch Bjoern Dunkerbeck sail the 2011 Severne Reflex and find out why Severne says the Reflex is its fastest windsurfing sail to date.
    2010-03-31 17:30:45 | 5042 views | 5 Comments
  • 2010 Naish Force Windsurfing Sail
    Naish 2010 Naish Force Windsurfing Sail naishsails.com Still Robby Niash's go-to wave sail, the 2010 Naish Force windsurfing sail is built to deliver power in the waves. Featuring a moderate aspect ratio and twin-scrim luff panels that deliver even pressure to both hands, the Force is great for power junkies and heavier riders...
    2010-02-23 11:37:43 | 1408 views | 0 Comments
  • 2010 Aerotech Freespeed Windsurfing Sail
    Aerotech Sails 2010 Aerotech Freespeed Windsurfing Sail aerotechsails.com The 2010 Aerotech Freespeed windsurfing sail is a no-cam slalom sail designed for fast free riding. A powerful shape combined with vertical and horizontal seam shaping allows maximum performance in a no-cam design...
    2010-02-23 11:33:01 | 797 views | 0 Comments
  • 2010 Hot Sails Bold Windsurfing Sail
    Hot Sails 2010 Hot Sails Bold Windsurfing Sail hotsailsmaui.com Sailors wanted the lightweight feel of a four-batten windsurfing sail but needed maneuverability and added durability for the waves...
    2010-02-23 11:17:10 | 343 views | 1 Comments
  • 2010 Sailworks NX Formula Windsurfing Sail
    Sailworks 2010 Sailworks NX Formula Windsurfing Sail sailworks.com Debuting in 2010 are new Sailworks NX Formula and slalom sails based on U.S. national championship-winning designs. Features refined luff curves, more adjustability, built in 4-mil X-ply construction with a carbon tube batten airframe...
    2010-02-23 11:13:15 | 769 views | 0 Comments
  • 2010 Neil Pryde H2 Windsurfing Sail
    Neil Pryde 2010 Neil Pryde H2 Windsurfing Sail neilpryde.com The 2010 Neil Pryde H2 windsurfing sail improves on Neil Pryde’s classic V8, offering more speed and power in a highly refined twin-cam sail...
    2010-02-22 18:25:33 | 1479 views | 0 Comments
  • 2010 North Warp Windsurfing Sail
    North Windsurfing 2010 North Warp Windsurfing Sail north-windsurf.com In the top of the 2010 North Warp windsurfing sail (batten 1 to batten 4), sail designer Kai Hopf replaced cross seams with a full luff panel for more control in the added profile...
    2010-02-22 18:22:58 | 608 views | 1 Comments
  • 2010 MauiSails Pursuit Windsurfing Sail
    MauiSails 2010 MauiSails Pursuit Windsurfing Sail mauisails.com The 2010 MauiSails Pursuit windsurfing sail is a slalom RAF sail built to offer speed and ease of use. Super-low luff curve values make it easier to rig with minimal downhaul tension...
    2010-02-22 18:16:33 | 467 views | 1 Comments