Gaastra 2012 wave cross sails by Chris Zakel

LAUNCHPAPER #1 wave / cross

RELEASE: 20110420

wave / cross

MANIC

MANIC HD

Radical Wave

Radical Wave HD

MAVERICK

FREETIME

Youth

youth / learn

Learn

POISON

Power Wave

MASTS

Newschool Wave

BOOMS

rig

PURE

CROSS

Freestyle

EXTENSIONS

Crossover

HARNESSES

equipment

freeride

PILOT

Freemove

MATRIX Freeride

slalom / race

COSMIC

Freeride / -race

SAVAGE Freerace

PHANTOM

Speed / Freeride

VAPOR

Race / Slalom

TOP FACTS More torque -// provides more power for multifin boards

G10 mini battens

Low clew position -// for better control in bottom turns and better leach twist

Soft, elastic and alive character -// for fast response and improved handling

Shorter luff panels -// gives better maneuverability

Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized load spread

MANIC COLORMAP

* C2

MANIC: PASSIONATED CONTROL FREAK After having been completely redesigned last year, we just reviewed the 2012 model improving durability and adding a perfect fine tuning for each size. From 3,3 to 5,7 you will always find the ultra light handling and extreme control the Manic is known for. It is soft, balanced and neutral on waves. It reacts immediately and the pressure can turned directly to on or off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through the white-water zone without any problem. The 2012er design offers even more pure Manic feeling than ever! It will be difficult to find a better all rounder for waves or stormy days! In big waves the incredible handling makes the Manic a class of its own for both light and heavy riders!

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter:”After the extreme update last year where we adopted many of the development details of the IQ, this year the main task was to fine tune each size and go into the detail.” The new panel layout optimally supports the design characteristics with the radial cut that evenly spreads the forces generated at tack and clew into the sail body. We redesigned and properly protected the bottom of the sail window, we increased the width of the leechpanel. The result is a light and convincing sail, even more durable than before. The Dacron luff panel was maintained for a resilient and soft feel. The shape is kept in the front of the sail so you will never loose control. The profile which is locked low in the sail combined with the perfect leech twist make the Manic smooth and easy even in the biggest waves and most extreme conditions.

ROSS WILLIAMS SAYS “The 2011 Manic has already convinced me completely. The new design and details make the sail easier to handle and at the same time it becomes more robust. I can hit the wave always 100% without thinking about any damages. Thanks Peter, I call that perfect precision work!”

BOTTOM LINE The Manic is a great sail for all conditions and all surfers. When it comes to performance in big waves, it is to a class by itself, a radical wave sail with absolutely neutral handling no matter what happens!

SIZE

MAST

IMCS

LUFF

BOOM

BASE

BATTEN

HEAD/TOP

CAMS

RECOM. MAST

3.3

TBA

370

340

140

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

3.7

TBA

370

358

146

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.0

TBA

370

374

151

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.2

TBA

370

382

156

12.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.5

TBA

370

395

160

27.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.7

TBA

400

402

163

2.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.0

TBA

400

410

165

12.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.3

TBA

400

420

171

22.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.7

TBA

430

436

178

7.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

Compatible with other masts that are equal in length and IMCS, including standard diameter masts. Current technical specifications! All rights reserved to improve / modify / change any product at anytime.

www.gaastra.com/sails/2012/wave-cross/manic

TOP FACTS Full X-Ply Constuction -// provides unreal durability

More torque -// provides more power for multifin boards

G10 mini battens

Low clew position -// for better control in bottom turns and better leach twist

Soft, elastic and alive character -// for fast response and improved handling

Shorter luff panels -// gives better maneuverability

Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized load spread

MANIC HD COLORMAP

* C5

MANIC HD: REAL SURVIVALIST You will find the same successful DNA in the Manic HD as in the Manic plus the bullet-proof Xply throughout the whole sail. So whatever you have on your mind, don´t worry about the Manic HD. Now more than ever after we checked every small detail again. The Manic HD has a soft, balanced ride experience and is completely neutral on the wave. It reacts immediately and can be turned on and off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through the white-water zone without any problem. The 2012er design offers even more pure Manic HD feeling than ever! It will be difficult to find a better all-rounder for waves or stormy flat water days! In big waves is the Manic a class of its own even for light or heavy riders because of the handling!

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter:”After the extreme update last year where we adopted many of the development details of the IQ, this year the main task was to fine tune each size and go into the detail.” Xply throughout the sail in addition to the already complex evolutions of the Manic makes it extremely durable. The new panel layout of Gaastra supports once again the radical changes, such as the much shorter luff by absorbing the forces on the sail better and evenly spread them on the whole sail. By small changes in the outline, we voted the riding experience within the range even better. In addition, we have the bottom of the window sail again revised and strengthened the Leach. The result is a versatile and lightweight sail with even longer durability. We maintain the Dacron Luff Pannel for a resilient and softer feel. Concurrently is the pressure point always far forward in the sail so you will never lose control. The low profile with the perfect twist in the leech make the sail extremly easy and smooth to ride!

JAMIE HANCOCK SAYS “Last year, I don´t had to swim that much home because of broken material than in previous years. After the first few trips with the 2012 Manic HD, I am sure that I will swim far less in the future even if my moves will be harder than before! Cool, I hate swimming!”

BOTTOM LINE The Manic HD: robust and agile than ever before. Identical to the shape of the Manics plus Xply throughout the whole sail, it is the perfect companion, especially in rocky grounds and a true survivor in most extreme situations. When it comes to performance in big waves, it is to a class of it´s own, a radical wave sail with absolutely neutral handling no matter what will happen. SIZE

MAST

IMCS

LUFF

BOOM

BASE

BATTEN

HEAD/TOP

CAMS

RECOM. MAST

3.3

TBA

370

340

140

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

3.7

TBA

370

358

146

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.0

TBA

370

374

151

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.2

TBA

370

382

156

12.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.5

TBA

370

395

160

27.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.7

TBA

400

402

163

2.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.0

TBA

400

410

165

12.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.3

TBA

400

420

171

22.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.7

TBA

430

436

178

7.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

www.gaastra.com/sails/2012/wave-cross/manic_hd

TOP FACTS Real World Wavesail

G10 mini battens

Higher clew position -// better suited for bigger guys and more tension to the leech

X-Ply luff panel -// locks in the shape and performance

Handles onshore conditions and bump & jump

Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized load spread

POISON COLORMAP

* C3

POISON: NO COMPROMISE POWERHOUSE

The heavy punch of the Poisons is still the best response to gusty onshore conditions. The deep profile, that is located slightly more to the back ensures that the 2012 Poison is still the most powerful sail in our wave range. The profile alignment is optimized for the new Radial Panel Layout. Combining this with the double x-ply luff panel increased the wind range significant. Improved reinforcements and a new construction in the lower sail body makes the Poison much tougher than its predecessor. Especially bigger riders or less experienced riders will love the extra power in the Poison when passing the shore break. Nevertheless, it´s handling is neutral enough for the most radical moves. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter: “Get up and go! The basic concept of the Poisons stayed the same, but we managed to make it more efficient with a lot of small updates.” The longer boom and deep profile gives a lot power to the Posion. Combining the two luff panels with the new Radial Panel Layout results in a very stable and predictable sail, an important character with the huge power that comes with the Poison. The high clew position makes the leech more rigid. This makes sure you will handle the power of the Poison, even in the most extreme situation. It also makes the sail more comfortable for bigger riders.

ARNON DAGAN SAYS “In particular at spots like Sylt, where you have to fight against strong currents and mostly massive shore break the Poison is invaluable. It takes you out easily and will do whatever you want once you are on the wave, even in the most powered up conditions.”

BOTTOM LINE Whether you are in wavy or flat water conditions... Everybody who likes a slightly back handed sail is in the right place with the Poison. Just sheet in and gusty winds or strong currents are no longer an issue.

SIZE

MAST

IMCS

LUFF

BOOM

BASE

BATTEN

HEAD/TOP

CAMS

RECOM. MAST

4.0

TBA

370

378

151

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.2

TBA

370

389

157

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.5

TBA

400

403

160

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

4.7

TBA

400

409

164

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.0

TBA

400

416

165

17.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.4

TBA

400

423

173

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.8

TBA

430

443

178

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

6.2

TBA

430

454

185

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

www.gaastra.com/sails/2012/wave-cross/poison

TOP FACTS Instant response character -// provides an ultimate ON / OFF control

Optimized view windows -// for improved visibility

Low aspect outline -// gives most aggressive wave performance

Short luff lenght -// for more control

Four battens skeleton -// reduces weight and provides powerful but forgiving character

Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized load spread

IQ COLORMAP

* C4

IQ: STILL CRAZY

The 2011 IQ defined the concept of new school wave sailing from scratch. His successor has even more control and freedom of movement on the wave. That makes you speechless? Hold on until you give it a shot yourself. The ultra compact design combines early planing with radical maneuverability in unprecedented symbiosis. It is light as a feather but still comes with plenty of power. It is the baby of Thomas Traversa and for the current design Alex Musollini gave a lot additional input. The IQ is light, powerful and radical. You will be amazed how deep it gets you in the pocket of the wave. Its performance handles the modern multi-fin wave boards in perfect harmony and you will appreciate the power on mushy waves. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter: “With Thomas and Alex, we have two very extreme surfers in our team. Their input has helped us a lot to make the new IQ slightly more radical. Those two ask for the 3.3 in the range too.” The refined leech and just slightly bigger head roach provides a more controlled twist in strong wind. The new Radial Panel Layout provides optimal distribution of force in extreme situations. A completely new 3.3 is added to the range, which now only goes to 5.7 square meters as the brand new Pure covers these the freestyle sizes. The lower part of the sail window was redesigned and is now absolutely “bullet proof”. The IQ has four battens from 3.3 to 5.0, and the sizes 5.3 and 5.7 comes with 5 battens for more stability. All over the range was tuned and refined again completely.

THOMAS TRAVERSA SAYS “It’s a great feeling when your baby shows such good progress. The 2nd generation of the IQ makes it even easier for me to smack the wave as radical as possible. It fits perfectly to my surfing style and provides on top plenty of power when i want it!”

BOTTOM LINE If you are planning a revolution, trust in the IQ, it will not let you down! SIZE

MAST

IMCS

LUFF

BOOM

BASE

BATTEN

HEAD/TOP

CAMS

RECOM. MAST

3.3

TBA

370

340

140

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

3.6

TBA

370

353

141

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.0

TBA

370

372

150

2.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.2

TBA

370

378

155

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.5

TBA

370

390

159

22.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.7

TBA

370

394

164

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

5.0

TBA

400

404

169

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.3

TBA

400

416

176

17.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.7

TBA

430

432

182

2.5

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

www.gaastra.com/sails/2012/wave-cross/iq

Rider: Steven van Broekhoven Location: Kraalbai, Southafrica Date: 17.02.2011 16:22 Photo: Tim Hendrics Sail: Pure 5.2 Mast: 100 RDM 400 Boom: Blue Line 140-190 Extension: Team Carbon RDM Base: Team Base Harness Lines: Fixed 26â&#x20AC;?

TOP FACTS Ultimate lightweight construction -// provides light weight performance with durability

High clew design & Higher aspect ratio -// makes this sail easy to maneuver in all conditions

Sizes 4.0 to 5.4 -// comes with a 4 batten skeleton

Sizes 5.6 and 6.0 -// comes with a 5 batten skeleton

Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized load spread

PURE COLORMAP

* Ci

PURE: THE FREESTYLE MAGICIAN

Our Freestyle team demands the best freestyle sail on the marketOnce again the goal has been achieved! The Pure replaces the ever-popular contest winning Echo LE and keeps you on the podium! RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter: “The team guys love these sails. They are super light, accelerate quickly and do what they are told. These days power moves have to flow smoothly and you need perfect balance coming from the rig. The Pure has it all . . .” Ultimate lightweight construction has X ply panels radiating out of the tack and clew to provide a solid infrastructure making this range tough. The monofilm construction has different thicknesses to provide light weight performance with durability. The high clew design combined with the higher aspect ratio makes this sail easy to maneuver in all conditions. A shorter boom and flatter profile with a tight leech give easy, instant acceleration! A new size range is tightly spaced for any condition and rider size. The proven 4 batten skeleton is used from 4.0 to 5.4 and then the 5.6 and 6.0 are 5 battens to balance out the extra luff length. All sizes are fixed tops and are mast specific!

TONKY FRANS SAYS “I like everything about this sail! Everybody knows that the Echo LE was and is still the best freestyle sail on earth- we have had an advantage with these sails for a while now. A 4 batten freestyle specialist sail from 4.0 and up... A dream come true! New sail designer Peter Munzlinger has jumped up a new level creating the Pure with improvements on the Echo LE’s...” The sail is unbelievable!!! It gives me power when I want it and allows me to turn it off when I don’t need it!!!! It is super light and ducks perfectly when overpowered! I can do no wrong with this sail!!! New moves, no problem. Contest performance, deadly!”

BOTTOM LINE If you want a no compromise freestyle sail that is light and nimble, get the Pure... It will blow you away!

SIZE

MAST

IMCS

LUFF

BOOM

BASE

BATTEN

HEAD/TOP

CAMS

RECOM. MAST

4.0

3.0

370

379

152

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.4

3.1

370

392

156

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

4.8

3.4

400

414

162

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.2

3.5

400

425

170

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.4

3.6

430

436

173

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

5.6

4.0

430

443

175

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

6.0

4.1

430

455

186

Fixed

Gaastra 100 RDM

www.gaastra.com/sails/2012/wave-cross/pure

TOP FACTS More sails on less masts -// to keep your quiver small

G10 mini battens

Slightly fuller low body profile -// provides constant drive and early planning

More compact outline -// with shorter luff lengths for perfect handling

Increased low end potential

Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized load spread

CROSS COLORMAP

* C3

CROSS: FAST ACTION WANTED!

A last generation freeride sail, that impressed not only the test teams of the magazines in the world last year, but surfers around the globe. Quick and agile, the Cross represents the perfect synthesis of wave and race sailing. The new Cross could again improve a notch the already great performances and is more durable than ever. Remain unchanged is the smooth handling. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter: “There is no surfer out there who will not have fun with the new Cross. Whether speed or maneuvers, the design in convincing both disciplines.” The new Gaastra Radial Panel Layout optimally distributes the forces on the sail body. In combination with the 6 composite tube battens this results in an extremely stable sail that will handle high wind conditions with ease. As it uses no camber rigging is very simple. The compact sail body with the wide top provides easy handling. The new profile alignment accelerates extremely in low end and the exact specified twist gives a breathtaking top speed. The extra reinforced area below the window garanties a longer life.

ROSS WILLIAMS SAYS “I’m really surprised how direct and yet very easy the new Cross gets going when a gust comes through the sail. Just then I pass easy the guys with camber sails. Even in small waves I love to use the all-rounder on my slalom board. I will jump higher than any! I just take a little bit more care about the washes, because the tube battens might take something like that bad.”

BOTTOM LINE Whether you face small waves or flatwater... Using a slalom board or a big wave board... the Cross is extremely versatile and incredibly fast on this road. Freeride 2.0!

SIZE

MAST

IMCS

LUFF

BOOM

BASE

BATTEN

HEAD/TOP

CAMS

RECOM. MAST

4.8

TBA

400

407

167

7.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

5.2

TBA

400

421

173

22.5

Vario

Gaastra 75 RDM

5.6

TBA

430

434

177

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

6.0

TBA

430

444

186

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

6.4

TBA

430

454

193

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

6.9

TBA

460

464

207

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

7.4

TBA

460

477

218

17.5

Fixed

Gaastra 75 RDM

www.gaastra.com/sails/2012/wave-cross/cross

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