GaSails brochure 2018
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RIDER THOMAS TRAVERSA

- GAASTRA SAILSWAVE SAILS The Gaastra name represents over 45 years of experience and innovation. With a world class team on and off the water we are proud to introduce the new range to you. Nonstop R&D from our development teams has increased the standard for 2018. Hours of water time around the globe have perfected our sail range for even more performance no matter what the conditions. The new range is full of improvements, new sails, new sizes and new features for the next generation of windsurfing addicts. No matter what your riding style or level is, we have the perfect sail for you....

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NEW METALLIC BLACK XPLY NEW Metallic Black X-Ply – For 2018 we worked on an all new Metallic Black X-Ply. Created just for the 2018 GA range metallic flakes are impregnated directly into the laminate creating an almost mirror like reflective finish. UV resistant and incredibly stylish, metallic is the future for GA Sails.

VARIO PROTECT This little add-on for the top cap on the Vario Tops protects the adjustable webbing from breaking down from wear and tear on rough ground. OUTHAUL PULLEY Available on Vapor and Phantom models. An easy, quick system to rig and make adjustments. CLEAN and SIMPLE. Protects the head from getting damaged for a long lasting sail. REINFORCEMENT BATTEN POCKET Light and durable reinforced area, to help protect against all types of wear and tear! INTEGRATED TENSIONER MAST SLEEVE OPENING Very light and durable for the perfect trim. The GA Silicon patch above the boom cutout opens the...

To get the best possible colour for the longest possible time, we have invested heavily in our film over the past season. The result is outstanding colour that won´t fade no matter what you do to it.season. The result is outstanding colour that won´t fade no matter what you do to it. The best in the business and the best for us. We have been working closely with dimension to ensure we have the toughest sails on the market including our top of the line 4MIL X-Ply which is lighter and stronger than ever before. CLEW AREA TACK FAIRING Our refined clew patch provides the ultimate in strength...

CONVERTIBLE BATTEN SYSTEM Designed to further increase the range of our wave sails the convertible batten allows you to add depth and power in lighter winds or stability and control when it gets windy. 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...

- INTERNATIONAL TEAM 2 0 1 8 Lead by chief sail designer Peter Munzlinger, the Gaastra Team is ready for a new season on the best equipment yet. Top riders including Thomas Traversa, Matt Pritchard, Ross Williams, Cedric Bordes, Taty Frans and many others have contributed hours of time on and off the water to develop the new equipment. Each rider needing the sails to work with their own style, their competition needs and of course their local spots. The Team also works closely with schools and rental centers around the world to make sure the sails are the best for them and the best for...

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- INTERNATIONAL TEAM - ETHAN WESTERA

JAMIE HANCOCK MACIEK RUTKOWSKI ALEXANDRE COUSIN JEREMY PLUESS INGMAR DALDORF

CENTER SPAIN TARIFA SPINOUT TARIFA CENTER PHILIPPINES BORACAY FUNBOARD CENTER BORACAY CENTER MOROCCO DAKHLA DAKHLA ATTITUDE CENTER DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CABARETE CABARETE WINDSPORT CLUB

MYKONOS PEZI HUBER CENTER GREECE RHODOS PRO CENTER JÜRGEN NIENS SAMOS SAMOS SURF KARPATHOS PRO CENTER CHRIS SCHILL LESBOS SIGRI SURF CENTER GERMANY

WAVE SAILS Wave sailing has been at the core of Gaastra for decades. Many of the worlds top riders have won titles riding Gaastra Sails and in 2018 we hope to add a few more titles to the list. Some of the best riders in the world rely on the performance and durability of the GA Wave range to keep them on the water no matter what the conditions should offer. Our IQ offers radical no compromise performance and Manic the best all-round wave performance in our range to date.

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RIDER ANTHONY RUENES

■ * + . .*■».# Freestyle will always be one of the youngest and most radical parts of windsurfing. The Gaastra Team mixes some of the best in the business with some of the hottest young talents. The 2018 Pure represents a combination of this energy and hard work in a fast, agile . and exciting freestyle package.

The fastest you can go on a windsurfer the slalom discipline has evolved to a level where seconds make the difference between a first and a last. One of the fastest sails on the World Tour the Gaastra Vapor is a thoroughbred racing machine designed to win races. The Phantom however isn´t much slower and offers manoeuvrability and handling that will take your racing to the next level. RIDER CEDRIC BORDES

RIDER ROSS WILLIAMS

Gaastra is known for its freeride range. Our Matrix is one of the most well-regarded sails on the market. In 2018 we have worked harder than ever to make our freeride range faster, easier and more fun than ever before. Whether it´s the range of the Hybrid, the manoeuvrability of the Matrix of the speed of the Cosmic the Gaastra range will cover the sail for you. RIDER CEDRIC BORDES

RIDER ROSS WILLIAMS

RADICAL WAVE EURO WAVE/ POWER WAVE

PERFORMANCE FREERIDE ENTRY / PROGRESSION

The all new manic has more range and performance than ever before. We have combined our ever-popular Poison range from 2017 into the larger sizes that now round out the lighter wind range of the Manic. One range of sails for all conditions. A staple of the GA line up, the Manic is a proven classic for many of our pro team. A perfect allrounder that inspires greatness in any conditions the weather throws at you. Whether you are looking for ultimate control during stormy winter days or want to make the most of the best waves of the season, the Manic has the tools to deliver. The larger sizes...