Sails
NorthSails
windsurf technology s i n c e 1 9 8 1
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since 1981
2012
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50 ye ars of le ading sail technology For more than 50 years, we have been focusing exclusively on research, development, and production of high-quality profiles and sails for yachts, and for windsurfing and kitesurfing boards. Athletes have won everything that there is to win using our profiles. Revolutionary approaches and technologies have always been and will always be part of our success. Almost all details and features that went into our windsurfing products emerged during the development and evolution of the WARP World Cup race sail and its predecessors, which always delivered the highest performance possible. When comparing them with other sail brands, you should always pay particular attention to the unique solutions and innovations that are responsible for the performance of NorthSails Windsurfing. You will realise that most of the features can be found only in our sails.
S a i l s F e at u r e s 2 0 12 2012
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i B U M P E R (RAM F12, S_TYPE, X_TYPE, DUKE, ICE, HERO) More protection, less abrasion. The iBUMPER is probably the most innovative mast protector on the market. Under heat its highly resilient surface material gets thermally connected to a shock-absorbing foam. The intelligent arrangement of the ribs and surfaces not only offers weight advantages, but also eliminates the two most common problems. The contoured upper section provides unprecedented bump protection and cushioning in the event of foot or lower leg contact. The lower part however is designed towards maximum abrasion restiance to meet the frequent board contact. This is indicated by the absence of ribs and the generous surface. Smart detail: a mesh pocket at the inside to store the excess downhaul rope.
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The DOU B L E . D . B UC K L E (all sails with Vario Top) has been inspired by high mechanical load capacity climbing harnesses and racing helmets: The exclusive two-pieces Double.D.BUCKLE replaces present standard solutions. This construction guarantees outstanding trimming options and eliminates webbing slipping completely.
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H i g h t e c h - L a m i n a t “ ODL” (ID only) Extremely light, extremely high-tech. Yachting sail specialist POLYANT delivers one of the most desirable laminates available today. ODL is an extremely lightweight material that is unbelievably 50% lighter than regular X.PLY and makes every weight freak rave. Since the film thickness is reduced to an absolute minimum this laminate is exclusively used for the ID ultralight. Please note the reduced UV-stability!
P o l y e s t e r . W ebb i n g . On l y . No stretch, no tension loss. What has been proven in safety belts is just good enough for us windsurfers! As the only manufacturer we use from now on polyester webbing, both at the (vario) top, the tack roller and the batten tensioner attachmentloops. The advantage over conventional polypropylene is the almost non-existing stretch. Even brand new sails now keep the full downhaul tension and need not be retensioned. The same is true for the batten tensioner. A small change with very great effect!
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S E T & GO . V ARIOTO P (S_TYPE, X _TYPE, DUKE, ID, ICE, HERO) Find the optimum vario top setting without the usual try and error. From the first rigging now the length of the vario top is set correctly. Easy to read length indicators show the perfect setting in relation to the used mast length which eliminates any testing and readjustment!
CUTA W AY . CL E W (WARP F2011, RAM F12, S_TYPE, X_TYPE, NATURAL from 6.2) Minimized rotation forces improve handling. The CUTAWAY.CLEW has an extremely positive influence on the sails agility and feel. The shorter and stiffer boom makes the sail more compact, stabilises the profile when overpowered and reduces the sails´ centrifugal mass to enhance control.
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CROSS . B ATT E N . CO N C E P T (WARP F2011, RAM F12, S_TYPE, X _TYPE, NATURAL from 6.2) Optimum combination power and handling. This intelligent solution, shifts the sail’s centre of effort downwards and supports the larger surface area in the boom zone. It also allows for an early planing profile without losing handling.
FULL . M AST . O P TIO N No mast diameter limitation! All noncam sails up to 6.9 have been developed to work with SDM masts as well as with our RDM masts.