2017 Product Book
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Like Nothing Else Every day we set out to build sails that are better than any that have come before them. We evolve, tinker, test, question without compromise. In the end, we inevitably end up with something that is bigger than the sum of its parts. A NeilPryde feeling—where you just know when it’s right. The first time you experience a NeilPryde sail you will notice its distinctive sense of purpose. Every component, every technical advancement is there to make you faster, lighter, more nimble. Experience the pure, unrestrained thrill of what thousands of hours of design, testing and 40...

Leon Jamaer

Sail Technology Materials Technology Forceline Sail Features Compact Clew Sail Shaping 48 Rig Components 50 Masts Photography by Jerome Houyvet

THEEL^f Down-The-Line Wave Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Top Finishing Vario Top Fixed Head Fixed Head Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Top Finishing Fixed Head Fixed Head Fixed Head All Round Wave Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Ideal Mast Top Finishing Code Code (HD) Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Ideal Mast Top Finishing Code On-shore Powerwave Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Ideal Mast Top Finishing Code Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Ideal Mast Top Finishing Code Size Luff Boom Base Battens Cams Top Finishing Fixed Head Fixed Head Fixed Head Fixed Head Size Luff Boom Base...

Length/ Stiffness Weight/ Code Length/ Stiffness Weight/ Code Length/ Stiffness Weight/ Code Length/ Stiffness Weight/ Code Length/ Stiffness Weight/ Code Length/ Stiffness Weight/ Code Length/ Stiffness Weight/ cm kg Adjustment Twin-Pin Lever Twin-Pin Lever Twin-Pin Trim Twin-Pin Trim Twin-Pin Trim Twin-Pin Trim Adjustment Twin-Pin Lever Twin-Pin Lever Twin-Pin Lever Twin-Pin Lever Adjustment Twin-Pin Lever Twin-Pin Lever Boom / Length Adjust / cm Arm Diameter / mm Adjustment 100-140 40 28 Twin-Pin Lever X3 Aluminium Boom X1 Aluminium Boom DRAGONFLY Aluminium...

Antoine Albeau

Sail Technology

2017 SAIL TECHNOLOGY - MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY / FORCELINE NeilPryde sails are built tough, designed to withstand the most extreme riding conditions and the test of time. Extra muscle and twice the endurance are achieved with twin seams and ArmourWeb reinforced construction. This, together with our Forceline Frame concept, provides the backbone of NeilPryde sail strength and unmatched durability. So go as hard as you like and then some. Custom Internal Printing Our custom printing technology allows us to print the films prior to lamination giving us the flexibility to use...

WINDSURFING /VVVV\/VVVVVVVVV\/VVVVVVVN/VV\/N/VVVVVVVS/N/VVVN/\/VVVVVVVVVVN/VVVVN/VVVV\/\ Forceline yarns are ultra-strong, strategically placed filaments that absorb and evenly disperse loads into the body of the sail. Forceline has allowed us to do away with unnecessary panels and seams, reducing overall construction complexity and weight. The clew and tack areas of all wave and freestyle are filled with two Forceline Panels (except the Fly which features only one). As a result, weight is reduced; non-structural materials are removed and replaced with load bearing yarns that are perfectly...

2017 SAIL TECHNOLOGY - SAIL FEATURES SAIL FEATURES Mast Tip Chafe Protector And 3D Moulded Head Fairing Protects the top of the sail from abrasion damage. Also includes an easy de-rigging loop. Polyurethane (PU) Moulded Batten End Chafe Protector Protects the ends of the batten pockets from abrasion damage when rigging and de-rigging. Composite Mini Leech Battens Aerodynamic composite mini battens are sewn directly onto the upper sections of the sail for added stability and durability – without a significant increase in weight. High Grade Plastic BatCams Positive lock BatCams, allow the...

Full Kevlar™ Tape Leech Reinforcement As Kevlar™ provides ultimate strength to weight ratio for sail making fibers we chose to use fully woven, adhesive Kevlar™ tape around the entire leech and foot parameter. This tape stabilises the shape of the leech and foot by preventing any stretch along these extreme parameter load lines. At the same time it provides perfect stitch holding and prevents sails ripping through. Since Kevlar™ is sensitive to UV we take care that any time we use Kevlar™ in the sail it is completely covered by other materials in order for it to keep its properties after...

2017 SAIL TECHNOLOGY - COMPACT CLEW / SAIL SHAPING COMPACT CLEW The compact clew improves control of the sail in two ways: reduced boom length and improved sail twist. It comes in three different configurations depending on sail types and characteristics. Wave / Freestyle / Cross-Over Moderate Compact Clew for a compact outline with rider focused surface area and improved sail twist. MODERATE COMPACT CLEW Freeride With the Dynamic Compact Clew, where the clew is positioned forward from the trailing edge, the profile behind the clew is able to twist off when wind pressure increases. The sail...

WINDSURFING /VS/VVN/VS/VN/VVVVVVV/VS/VVA/N/VVVN/VVVVVVVVNA/VVVVVVVS/VVVVVV/VVS/S/N/VVVN/VVS/S Sail shaping balances the speed and power of a sail with control and handling. Shaping lower down in the sail will produce a little less power but increases manoeuverability. Shaping higher up in the sail creates more drive and low-end power. In the performance oriented sails this extra power is easy to control due to the profile stability supported by cams and tube-battens. In the manoeuvre and wave oriented sails, low shaping distribution provides uncompromised manoeuverability. THEFUT Light...

Sebastian Kornum

DOWN THE LINE WAVE The new Fly is a truly specialized wave-riding sail. The three-batten design makes for the lightest, most neutral sail in our range. It totally depowers on the wave, allowing you to fully focus on your surfing. The new construction and compact design significantly increase sail control in gusty conditions. Pure surf. Designer’s Comment Cross batten construction allows all three battens to provide the critical leech support while the bottom batten shaping is kept low and forward below the boom area. New PVC/Dacron lower luff area of the sail works as a “suspension” to...