2013 Gaastra Brochure
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Philip Horrocks

wave / cross Allround Wave Allround Wave HD FOXX Youth Power Wave Newschool Wave FREETIME Learn youth / learn BOOMS EXTENSIONS

slalom / race MATRIX Freeride SAVAGE Freerace Race / Slalom

POWERED BY INNOVATION The first exciting year with Gaastra is behind me; it was full of many new experiences and meeting great people I have been able to work with. The new designs I introduced for the 2012 season, Pure, Cosmic and Phantom proved very successful both in the feedback from the customers and in the magazine tests. For 2013 we prepared a full and clear range of products, developing further each single line. With such a big range of sails often it is not easy for the public to understand which is the right sail to choose so we will take advantage of this catalogue to explain it...

Thomas Traversa - Cold Hawaii PWA WorldCup Winner

2 MAST CONCEPT MANIC, MANIC HD, IQ and CROSS use all sizes on 2 masts only!!! USE OF THE NEW 2-PLY LAMINATE ON MANIC, MANIC HD, POISON, IQ and CROSS. This provides a softer feel to the sail and reduces the weight by more than 10% in the top of the sail! NEW SIZE PURE 5.7 on 4 battens IMPROVED MANIC & MANIC HD CHARACTER comes with more low end, but keeps superb soft handling of 2012 sails. ALL WAVE SAILS Bigger sail sizes comes with a more compact outline for better control, maneuverability and to adapt to the 2 mast concept.

NEW 3D MAST PROTECTOR For maximum anti chafe and minimal weight. Manufactured from heat moulded EVA for best protection and less abrasion. The optimized shape covers all mast elements to protect the deck of the board from impact damages. Use of closed cell foam to offer maximum shock-absorbing and minimal weight without water absorption. NEW 3D MAST HEAD PROTECTOR Profiled hard plastic reinforcement to protect from abrasion to the head of the mast sleeve. This part is always subject to chafing on hard surfaces when you rig your sail.

In order to be able to reduce the weight of the sails we developed a completely new range of laminate materials, with a much thinner film supported by a double structure of fibers, a balanced scrim of fibers orientated in the warp and fill and a classic X-Ply angled series of fibers. From here the name 2-Ply. We created a complex woven web with the highest durability that is very light weight. Beside the proven X-Ply we use this new laminate in the upper sail body to achieve minimal swing weight and protection of critical areas. • less weight: use of new 2-PLY laminate reduces the weight in...

C-FILM FACTS

GAASTRA WINDSURFING (compared to standard clear monofilm) - constant long term profile and shape due to better durability IHHH - better visibility of the sails on the watelBM - brings back color and style to windsurfing

RADIAL PANEL LAYOUT 2G Improved layout for perfect and locked in sail shape, smooth profile, twist control and durability. The 2nd Generation provides a full Radial Panel Layout from all 3 corners of the sail, the seams are aligned with the forces that originate from the tack, clew and head to avoid deformations of the shape and design of the sail.

Philip Horrocks

WATER REPELLENT MINI BATTENS BATTEN GUARD SEAM GUARD HIGH QUALITY BATTENS STAINLESS STEEL CLEW FOOT GUARD BATTEN TENSIONER SLEEVE MATERIAL WITH REINFORCED LAYERS

MAST PLUG PIVOT-MOUNTED MAST SLEEVE OPENING ROLLER TACK PULLEY STAINLESS STEEL #316 RIG HANDLE WITH SPECS

Ross Williams - 2012 Formula World Champion

Lightweight and strong Neutral, soft and balanced Great range of use PHIL HORROCKS I have been very impressed with the new Manics! They give me more drive in the turns when I really need to crank back into the lip- I love them! MANIC COLORMAP

PASSIONATE CONTROL FREAK MANIC What could make the Manic better in 2013? How about a 10% weight savings in the top of the sail? How about more strength and durability? We have accomplished this in our classic all-round wave sail that excels in just about any condition. Super light in the hands, well balanced and neutral feeling on the wave; what you have here is a dream machine that works perfectly for down the line sailing or even flat water high wind sailing. The Manic will not disappoint. FACTS • use of 2-Ply // in upper body for reduced weight, lower swing weight and better response •...

Philip Horrocks

Super strong and light at the same time Neutral, soft and balanced Great range of use JAMIE HANCOCK I have sailed these sails a lot all winter long while testing in South Africa. So far so good! I am not a fan of big sharks and swimming home at dinner time is not my favorite thing to do. The Manic HD gets me back in one piece.

MANIC HD Take all the new improvements in the 2013 Manic and add the bullet-proof Xply throughout the whole sail and you get the Manic HD. Built for abuse, you don´t have to worry about the Manic HD. Rocks or reefs, concrete and sand the Manic performs both on and off the water like it should. Soft and manageable for any conditions. If you want a bomb proof sail, the Manic HD delivers the goods. FACTS • Full X-Ply Constuction // provides unreal durability • use of 2-Ply // in upper body for reduced weight, lower swing weight and better response • more low end performance • Radial Panel...

Jamie Hancock - 2012 British Wavesailing Champion

Lightweight and strong Powerful, Stable and balanced Formidable combination of power and neutrality ROSS WILLIAMS I have been bulking up to be more competitive on the slalom tour- so a little more weight requires a little more power. I have found a new friend with these Poisons. Peter has done it again, I’m stoked! POISON COLORMAP

POWERFUL PERFORMER POISON When you want power to move, the Poison delivers. More seam shape and a touch more power further back in the rig, the all new Poison is more stable than ever. Perfect for early planing and eating up gusty and onshore wind and wave conditions. Great as a bump and jump sail in flat water lakes the Poison capitalizes on all-round performance. The 2-ply laminate makes the sail light and strong and a higher aspect ratio gives a larger range to each size. The radial panel layout combined with the double X-Ply luff panel gives instant power and acceleration. The bigger...