2017 brochure
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INNOVATION DEFINED At 46 years of age, Gaastra continues to push the envelope in developing the best windsurfing sails available. Decades of development and R&D with World Champion athletes make Gaastra one of the leading brands in the industry today. Top of the line materials like our patented 2 ply Xply along with C-Film and bullet proof dacron keep us on the leading edge. Our state of the art manufacturing capabilities ensure greatness in each and every creation we make. Rock solid product that stands the test of time continues to invite riders from around the world to support and love...

PETER MUNZLINGER is chief designer and leads the brand’s highly successful international team. Top world class sailors, including 2014 PWA wave world champion Thomas Traversa, 2013 PWA freestyle champion Kiri Throde, IFCA Slalom world champion Ben van der Steen, and 2 times formula world champion Ross Williams all add to the development of the most innovative and dominant windsurf sails to date.

GAASTRA SAILS 2017 For our new range of sails we have many new and exciting features. First of all we brought all our masts to a Constant Curve bending. We have been going in this direction for the last 3 years in our racing program. While this is not such a radical change as one might expect, it is for sure significant. In the past we exploited our mast bending curve as much as possible, but the new constant curve masts open up many more design possibilities for what we wanted to achieve this year and further forward. Our first range of sails is already proving that with ultra- light...

SAIL FEATURES CONVERTIBLE AVAILABLE ON THE 2017 MANIC HD/ MANIC/ IQ AND PURE D E L I V E R E D W I T H 2 B A T T E N S

LONG BATTEN POCKET SHORT BATTEN POCKET RADIAL PANEL LAYOUT Improved layout for a perfect and locked-in sail shape, providing a smooth profile, twist control and durability. The 3rd 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. The new RADIAL LOAD TAPE brings even more heavy duty into the sails. TACK FAIRING A redesign that makes the fold flow much easier. It is clean and just how it needs to be. Perfection! DOUBLE SEAM...

VARIO PROTECT This little addon for the top cap on the Vario Tops protects the adjustable webbing from breaking down from wear and tear on rough ground. INTEGRATED TENSIONER Very light and durable for the perfect trim. MAST SLEEVE OPENING The GA Silicon patch 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 move up the luff. OUTHAUL PULLEY Available on Vapor and Phantom models. An easy, quick system to rig and make adjustments. CLEAN and SIMPLE. SPECS PRINT MINI BATTEN Highly durable using G10. 3D HEAD...

VARIO TOP Find the optimum vario top setting with the metal closure which guarantee the best trim without any webbing slipping at all. REINFORCEMENT BATTEN POCKET Light and durable reinforced area, to help protect against all types of wear and tear! PROTECTED HEAD AND CLEW We added an X-ply panel at the back of the window and at the clew of the wave sails to improve protection in this area from crushing. For the same reason, the very top panel of the wave sails have an X-ply Panel. C-FILM NEW COLORS - MORE TRANSPARENT AND CRISPER LOOK • • • • 5 times better UV durability (compared to...

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WAVE SAILS

FULLY POWERED AND ALMOST ALWAYS ON THE EDGE

THOMAS TRAVERSA For 2017 the MANIC was carefully designed for absolute performance in all windsurfing conditions. Whether enjoying your local break or getting ready for your next intrepid journey, everyone knows the conditions are never the same twice and that´s why the MANIC was born. Used by many of our team riders while traveling and competing across the globe this proven design will not disappoint. The MANIC will keep you equally happy blasting around your local beach as well as attacking the long walls of the best breaks on earth. The 2017 Manic offers the perfect balance between power...

New for 2017: • All new Constant Curve Luff shape and refined outline. • New INTEGRATED BATTEN TECHNOLOGY in the top two or three battens. • New Double Clew eyelet and refined Convertible batten system for unrivaled rider customization. • POSI-LEECH with all new dynamic cut-out resulting in more power and agility. • Performance Panel Layout for maximum strength and minimum weight. • 5 battens from 5.0 up for extra drive and planing power • 4 battens from 4.7 down for maximum maneuverability

THOMAS TRAVERSA

THOMAS TRAVERSA

DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM POWER

ROSS WILLIAMS The 2017 POISON is our powerhouse to get you planing sooner than ever before. It keeps you planing through the lulls. If you’re just starting out in waves and looking for a little more power to keep you out of trouble, this is the range for you. Our heavier team riders choose this sail for more locked in speed and power, the POISON will get up and go when you want it to! The 2017 POISON was designed for maximum power. With an all new luff curve and outline it´s a perfect all-round wave sail. Designed to keep you planing through the biggest of lulls, the sail is easily...

ROSS WILLIAMS

CEDRIC New for 2017: • All new Constant Curve Luff shape and redeveloped outline. • New INTEGRATED BATTEN TECHNOLOGY in the top three battens. • New Double Clew eyelet for increased tuning range. • POSI-LEECH with all new dynamic cut-out improving power and agility. • Performance Panel Layout for maximum strength and minimum weight. • 5 battens for maximum drive and planing power • 4 battens for 4.0 and 4.2 improving handling characteristics