100% PURE FREERACE.
7ITH It’s 100% pure freerace. the V8 represents the perfect balance between high end performance, solid low end power and easy handling. Since its introduction to the NeilPryde Collection in 1991, the V8 has set the benchmark for freerace sails. It’s fast, powerful and, with a research and development programme directly linked to that of the NeilPryde RS:Racing, the V8 features all of the most recent innovations in flatwater windsurfing. maintaining stability and the “tunability” of the sail to suit different wind & water conditions. s compromising performance. s
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performance and exceptional rotation - without compromising top end speed and control.
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s s s in developing the NeilPryde Racing program and package it into a freerace sail that is fast, powerful and easy to use. freeride sail in the collection. close to that of the V6. However, a larger foot area than the V6 ensures that the V8 planes effortlessly, while UltraCam Technology confirms excellent rotation and profile stability. s the sail (where the profile is deepest) , gives good power, improved stability and easy
rigging. In the upper section of the luff pocket, a narrow section is used giving light weight, easy water starting and good twist. s larger, more light-air oriented sizes. between low end acceleration and high end speed and control.
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s s s (from 8.0 and down) feature 6 battens, while larger sizes feature 7 battens, makes for a light weight, soft feeling in the small sizes while the larger sizes benefit from the additional batten support needed to maximize performance across a wide wind range. ‘lighter’ in the hands.
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while maintaining excellent bottom end characteristics. s tension, which together with reduced head area makes for a lighter
navigational weight. This gives the sail a ‘light’ feel. s
SIZE LUFF +/- 1cm BOAT BOOM +/- 1cm BASE BATTENS CAMS IDEAL MAST CODE
6.5 454 192 24 6 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 430/460 BNP9V865 7.0 468 201 8 6 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 460 BNP9V870 7.5 483 210 24 6 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 460 BNP9V875 8.0 498 218 8 6 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 490 BNP9V880 8.5 509 227 18 7 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 490 BNP9V885 9.0 521 235 32 7 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 490 BNP9V890 10.0 546 249 28/18 7 2 UltraCams NeilPryde Matrix 520/530 BNP9V810
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