RS:Racing EVOIV
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A new generation pro racing sail. RS:Racing EVOIV comes from the relentless program of research, development and innovation by the NeilPryde Design Center. We take a no compromise approach to developing sails that offer the best possible performance. Designed with our top pro riders the EVOIV has evolved to provide more speed and control combined with durable construction. Balanced luff curve creating perfect harmony between profile stability and twist for ultimate performance. Integrated Compact Clew creates a continues sail outline, resulting in a more stable and more supported leech while keeping the clew inset for optimum stability and range of use. Component luff pocket construction and integrated luff pocket window: The luff pocket construction features a low friction material in the cam area, facilitating easier rotation. Kevlar reinforced material used in the upper luff pocket reduces sail weight while stabilising sail entry and twist. NEW MODERATE ASPECT RATIO in sizes 5.8 to 9.5 – shorter boom length and longer luff for improved balance when manoeuvering around marks. PROGRESSIVE LEECH TWIST with more release in the lower/mid leech for better control and top speed. FORMULA SIZES 10.0-12.0 designed around the EVOIII with improved construction details. NEW SMALLER SIZES – 5.8 AND 6.4: Smallest two sizes adjusted to achieve better covering of wind range. I worked very closely on the design of the EVOIV with the NeilPryde Design Centre. With this sail we managed to come up with the fastest, most stable racing sail out there. I am confident going into the next season, that I have the best sail to win. Antoine Albea

RACING | RSRACING EVOIV

RACING FEATURES Flexhead configuration A lightweight flexible tube enables the head of the sail to adjust dynamically by allowing twist along the horizontal and vertical axes. This reduces drag increasing top end speed, performance and stability. Progressive batten and cam layout Batten and cam numbers are adjusted to the need of specific sizes. Large sails will need more battens and cams to insure stability while small sails will gain softness and maneuverability with less battens and cams. Fully tubular batten construction Reduces the weight of the sail while increasing leech reflex....

Dynamic Luff-Sleeve Shaping A. Increasing the width of the double surface leading edge in the area where the profile is the deepest, ie in front of the rider, helps to keep the draft stable in this critical area. Component Luff-Pocket The luff pocket construction features a low friction material in the cam area, facilitating easier rotation. Stiffer material used in the upper luff-pocket reduces sail weight while stabilizing sail entry and twist. B. Decreasing the width of the double luff in the head allows the sail to twist off more smoothly and under less load. This reduces tension on the...

INTEGRATED COMPACT CLEW NeilPryde’s Intergrated Compact Clew design eliminates the cutout at the clew and connects the foot area with the leech by closing the sail behind the boom end. This results in improved handling, stability and wind range. Draft movement in overpowered conditions without Integrated Compact Clew Draft movement in overpowered conditions with Integrated Compact Clew Improved twist Repositioned clew CLOSURE SYSTEM MINI BATTEN As with all new things the compact clew comes with design challenges. One of the main objectives was to ensure the opening in the sail aligns at the...