2012 brochure
64Pages

POWERED BY INNOVATION Since the birth of windsurfing the name Gaastra stands for high quality and innovative products. So I did not hesitate for long when I saw the chance to realize my ideas and imagination together with a great Gaastra team rider. An extremely challenging task, because after all Gaastra designs enjoy a high esteem whether you’re a pro rider or a recreational surfer. We did not have much time so we immediately began to develop the the 2011 Vapor. There was a lot of work in a narrow time window, but I’ve learned a lot and we have made rapid progress. Of course, now comes...

wave / cross MANIC Radical Wave FOXX Youth MANIC HD Radical Wave HD POISON Power Wave IQ Newschool Wave PURE CROSS Freestyle Crossover HARNESSES WATERWEAR FREETIME Learn youth / learn MASTS BOOMS EXTENSIONS rig equipment

freeride PILOT Freemove MATRIX Freeride slalom / race COSMIC Freeride / -race SAVAGE Freerace PHANTOM Speed / Freeride VAPOR Race / Slalom 7

TOP FACTS More torque -// provides more power for multifin boards G10 mini battens Low clew position -// for better control in bottom turns and better leach twist Soft, elastic and alive character -// for fast response and improved handling Shorter luff panels -// gives better maneuverability Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized profile, twist control and durability MANIC COLORMAP *C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5

MANIC: PASSIONATE CONTROL FREAK The revolutionary and highly successful regeneration of last year’s Manic has the 2012 model increasing greater durability and perfect fine-tuning within the range. With 5.7 through 3.7 the ultra-light handling and the extreme control for the Manic is always there. It is soft, balanced and neutral on waves. It reacts immediately and the pressure can turn directly on or off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through the impact zone without any problem. The 2012 design offers an even more pure Manic feeling than ever! It will be difficult to find a better all...

TOP FACTS Full X-Ply Constuction -// provides unreal durability More torque -// provides more power for multifin boards G10 mini battens Low clew position -// for better control in bottom turns and better leach twist Soft, elastic and alive character -// for fast response and improved handling Shorter luff panels -// gives better maneuverability Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized profile, twist control and durability MANIC HD COLORMAP C i C 2 C 4 *C 5

MANIC HD: REAL SURVIVALIST You will find the same successful DNA in the Manic HD as in the Manic plus the bullet-proof Xply throughout the whole sail. So whatever you have on your mind, don´t worry about the Manic HD. Now more than ever after checking every small detail again, the Manic HD has a soft balanced ride experience and is completely neutral on the wave. It reacts immediately and can be turned on and off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through the impact zone without any problems. If you want a bomb proof sail, the Manic HD delivers the goods. Big waves, sharp reefs and rocky...

TOP FACTS Real World Wavesail Five battens skeleton Higher clew position -// better suited for bigger guys X-Ply luff panel -// locks in the shape and performance Handles onshore conditions and bump & jump Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized profile, twist control and durability POISON COLORMAP C i C 2 *C 3 C 4

POISON: NO COMPROMISE POWERHOUSE The heavy punch of the Poison is still the best response to gusty onshore conditions. The deep profile located slightly to the back ensures the 2012 Poison is still the most powerful sail in our wave range. The profile alignment is optimized for the new radial panel layout. Combining this with the double x-ply luff panel increased the wind range significantly. Huge reinforcements and a new construction in the lower sail body makes the Poison much tougher than its predecessor. Bigger riders and less experienced riders will especially love the extra power in...

TOP FACTS Instant response character -// provides an ultimate ON / OFF control Four battens skeleton up to 5.0 -// reduces weight and provides powerful but forgiving character Optimized view windows -// for improved visibility Low aspect outline -// gives most aggressive wave performance Short luff lenght -// for more control Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized profile, twist control and durability IQ COLORMAP C i C 2 C 3 *C 4

IQ: STILL CRAZY The 2011 IQ defined the concept of new school wave sailing from scratch. The IQ successor has even more control and freedom of movement on a wave. That makes you speechless? Hold on until you give it a shot yourself. The ultra compact design combines early planing with radical maneuverability in unprecedented symbiosis. It is light as a feather but still comes with plenty of power. It is the baby of Thomas Traversa and for the current design Alex Mussolini gave even more additional input. The IQ is light, powerful and radical. You will be amazed how deep it gets you in the...

TOP FACTS Ultimate lightweight construction -// provides light weight performance with durability High clew design & Higher aspect ratio -// makes this sail easy to maneuver in all conditions Sizes 4.0 to 5.4 -// comes with a 4 batten skeleton Sizes 5.6 and 6.0 -// comes with a 5 batten skeleton Radial Panel Layout -// for optimized profile, twist control and durability PURE COLORMAP *C i C 2

PURE: FREESTYLE MAGICIAN Introducing the all new Gaastra PURE. This revolutionary freestyle sail has Dominated the PWA Freestyle Tour turning heads everywhere it goes. Both Men’s and Women’s PWA World Titles have been won on the Pure! Development has been based on the legendary Echo LE and the Pure has shown it is the best Freestyle sail in history. If you want a no compromise freestyle sail that is light and nimble, the Pure is the answer... It will blow you away! RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Peter: “To be better than the Echo LE is already a big challenge. We took it and convinced the result...