No more tears. It doesn‘t always take gigantic waves to damage a sail. Sometimes even the harness-hook can drill a hole through the surface after a catapult. Although the hole is usually not a problem, it may present a risk if the sail is ripped across the whole panel on your way back to the beach. In a worst-case scenario, the sail will rip into two pieces beyond repair. The RIPSTOP.FRAME.DESIGN, consisting of reinforced fabrics that frame the entire sail, helps avoid this risk. Moreover, the intelligent combination of lightweight materials in the centre and robust materials on the perimeter results in a much lower weight.

(RAM F10, DUKE, ICE, EGO) Increased range of use, individual tuning options. The secret of the TWIN.TRIM.CLEW are the 2 horizontally placed clew eyelets. The outer clew position provides more power and a more direct feeling, whilst the inner position gives more control and a softer sensation.

Laure Treboux: “I was using the upper eyelet to start with as I wasn't too powered up, then the wind picked up a lot so I changed to the lower/inner one and it changed the sail completely. It felt like I had one size smaller. With the new TWIN.TRIM.CLEW the sail has such a wide range of use, it's great.”

(WARP F2009, RAM F10, S_TYPE) Soft rotation and excellent rigging comfort. The ultimate in smooth sailing with unequalled advantages.
Advantage 1: Super-fast rigging. (Sliding up instead of snapping-on the mast.) No need for repeat adjustments to luff and outhaul tension.
Advantage 2: Minimum friction means soft batten rotation, since the HY ER.CAM features free rollers without plastic buckles, so that only the rollers touch the mast.
Advantage 3: Optimized shape for the best possible mast pocket profile and ideal aerodynamics.
Advantage 4: Fits all mast diameters, since only the rollers but never the plastic body touch the surface, which also makes the HYPER.CAM extremely easy to rotate.

Extremely stable luff reinforcement. The area around the boom cutout is particularly exposed to wear and tear, because the luff panel always forms wrinkles when inserting the mast. Over time, this „accordion effect“ may cause cracks in the monofilm. The flexible DURA.LUFF.PATCH reinforces the area around the boom and creates a soft transition to the monofilm, while preventing cracks in the film.

Minimum effort for perfect trim. The three integrated brass rollers significantly reduce trim forces on the luff. The reason for using brass is its self-lubricating properties that prevent seizing. The rolls can be quickly removed to use a pulley hook. Raceheads can even replace the rolls with high-end ball bearing rollers.

No more friction when threading the mast into the mast pocket. A brilliant trick makes inserting the mast a breeze. The NORTH SAILS logo above the boom cutout opens the mast pocket just a little, allowing the rider to insert the mast with just one hand, without having to pull at the luff.

Twice as durable, half the stretch. NORTH SAILS stands for unsurpassed quality that guarantees a longer life for our sails. The triple zig-zag seams significantly contribute to this. And they don't come, as usual, in a single, but in a double version! They cover all exposed crash areas that would otherwise be damaged. The result is higher resistance to tear and a reduction of stretch by up to 50% as a result of the second seam, also benefiting profile stability and performance. Only the DOUBLE.SEAM.TECHNOLOGY by NORTH SAILS can deliver this!

(WARP F2009, RAM F10, S_TYPE, X_TYPE from 6.6, EGO) Power and handling optimum combination. 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. Perfect in combination with the CUTAWAY.CLEW!

(WARP F2009, RAM F10, S_TYPE, X_TYPE from 6.6, EGO ) 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, stabilizes the profile when overpowered and reduces the sails' centrifugal mass to enhance control.

Keeps the sail rolled up and the protector on the mast. This improved version of the brilliantly simple fastening system not only keeps the sail safely rolled up, but also makes sure that the mast protector is closely attached and fastened to the mast while surfing. Moreover, the additional size mark allows you to identify the sail‘s size without having to unroll it (not available with Drive)!

Prevents chafing. Highly abrasion-resistant protector tissue - intentional lack of a rib structure to distribute friction forces (e.g. non-skid contact) as smoothly as possible.

Improved sail control at higher wind speeds. Kai Hopf relied on the WARP F2009 to design the TT.TOP II. The concave shape is slightly reduced, which improves tension and allows for a more effective, three-dimensional top twist. This means the top twists not only horizontally, but also vertically under strong winds. By virtually neutralizing gusts, the rig’s kept steady in the rider‘s hands, and gives a much larger range of winds.

Long-term warranty for the foot. The foot of the sail is often dragged across the anti-skid surface during water starts or accelerating, especially with wide boards. The patented DURATECH.FOOT keeps the seams in a wide plastic channel, protecting them against damage from the rough antiskid surface.

Say goodbye to misplaced harness lines! Forget the time-consuming search for the ideal harness line position, the numb forearms, and the endless fiddling around! The patented print on the sail shows exactly where the centre of the harness line has to be. Just position the two ends symmetrically at the left and right of the print, that‘s all.

Choosing the right boom length without experimenting. Since the boom is positioned at different points on the mast depending on the rider‘s height, the ideal boom length varies due to the different angles. To make it easier to find the right length fast, the individual recommendations are now written directly on the mast pocket at boom level.

No wrinkles. All seam tapes are cut to match the curve instead of being glued in a curved fashion, thus preventing the tape from being wrinkled or coming off.

Excitingly beautiful, extremely durable. As many as three different X.PLY layers with varying fibre density are used in our 2010 sails. The materials are always carefully selected to match the sail‘s application and to obtain the ideal combination of durability and weight.

Individual batten setting for better performance! Since each batten fulfils a different task, we use no less than 7 (!) different batten types. They differ not only in their cross section (round or rectangular) but also in the materials used (glass, glass-carbon composites, full carbon) and in their geometry (thickness, width). Moreover, all battens have specific stiffness degrees and profiles, regardless of their length for 100% centre of effort stability in the centre of the sail, optimum twist in the top (horizontally and vertically), and reduced top weight (easier handling).

(WARP F2009, X_TYPE, NATURAL , DRIVE) Better handling. Total control. The number of battens plays a decisive role when it comes to a stable centre of effort, weight, and handling. The PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN.CONFIGURATION introduces a system that determines the ideal number of battens for each sail, depending on size and intended use. This provides for an ideal combination of performance and the lowest possible weight for each sail.

Eliminates unintentional leech flutter. Short, highly effective miniature battens support the areas between the long battens and prevent any annoying flutter.

Makes speed sails even faster! This solution was inspired by airplane wings. The precisely defined spot of HYPER.LEECH II is located slightly higher, improving tension distribution in the leech and making the reaction of the top extremely sensitive. The result is an improved loose-leech twist for better control and higher stability in gusts or when getting over-powered.

Perfect trim and a huge application range! Even beginners can accurately trim the sail in a matter of seconds. Simply pull the luff until the top of the loose leech reaches the „min dot“ or „max dot“ (depending on the wind speed). That’s it! The exclusive VTS acts like a turbocharger, ensuring maximum performance and an extended range of application. Trimming has never been quicker and better!