THE LOFTSAILS
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Dynamic Response The Loft is my passion. Loftsails are the fruit of my dedication to windsurfing both as a rider, and as a sail designer. The Loft is located in Tarifa possibly the best location world-wide for wind sports.. We enjoy the full range of windsurfing conditions here In Tarifa waves, flatwater, chop, lightwlnds, medium winds, and the famous super-strong Levante winds. Tarifa Is an excellent labratory for intensive rig r&d. The wind made Tarifa my home have been developing curves that animate rigs for over 25 years, my excitement to be on the water increaces as our designs evolve....

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The Loft’s no-compromise hardcore wave design. Built tough with 100% X-ply and The Loft’s Integrated Panel Concept for unsurpassed durability. The Lip Wave is designed to deliver and stable power and quick, easy handling in a huge variety of wave conditions-both sideshore and onshore winds. The Lip Wave offers its rider the maximum in any situation, especially in very critical conditions. New curve schedules are cut into the Lip Wave; the upper sail body has been tuned slightly firmer. This refinement allows the application of greater downhaul tension, which takes effective leech release...

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No other sail covers such an extremely wide range from waves to flatwater freestyle as does The Loft WaveScape. WaveScape's quick, maneuverable character, combined with Its efficient lift, easily gets air with or without waves. The Loft's exclusive Integrated panel concept drives longevity Into the Wavescape defending your longevity In the waves. New batten sections and taper schedules extend the Wavescape upper end. The WaveScape Is even lighter In the hands and allows you more flexibility than ever for your very own style and focus on the essentials. WaveScape The ultimate wave and...

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The Loft's quality invitation/school design Light, Simple & Easy The design of choice for beginning / intermediate Winasurr Designed with longer boom lengths and shorter mast lengths lowering rig weight balance. Advanced windsurfers and freestylers also appreciate the feather-light handling and trim variability that characterize the Advance. The Loft's integrated panel concept - Stepped x-ply application; tri-ax reinforced laminate foot, bl-axial laminate mid & upper sections, monofllm Interior - New batten taper schedules with extensive application of The Loft's standing (stiff rear)...

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Optimize your performance. Easy to rig for top performance, the ultimate cam-free design has its potential increased yet again. 02 batten systems have been refined, bringing better over control and acceleration. The tuned batten systems work harmonically with the 02 forward shape orientation to produce responsive low-end planning power. The 02 Freerlde is reactive to pumping; the 02 breathes especially In choppy conditions. The speed and wind range of the new 02 has been drastically Increased. The 02 is designed for the most discerning freeriders looking for the best possible combination of...

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Matched performance. The Loft Switchblade is performance optimization through the entire range of use. With 3 Tekcams and the cross-batten concept, Switchblades enjoy innovative rig ergonomics that result in faster rig for many sailors- compared to dedicated slalom designs- due to its ease of use. The exclusive Blade mast pocket construction creates clean, fully loaded mast pockets with equalized loading (rotation ease). Switch the exclusive Loft Rdm Tekcams to Sdm Tekcams, and your Switchblade fits the mast you choose, bringing the best balanced feeling you search for. For rdm masts- 2...

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Dedicated to reaching your racing goals. The New Racing Blade has been developed to match any type of style, weight rider, condition. The Racing Blade delivers maximum power needed by the slalom and speed pilot. New for 2011- the Racing Blade is compatible from 6.3 to 9.5 with both Rdm and Sdm masts.Racing Blades on Rdm masts are ideal for light weight riders in competition, and for high performance cruising… Rdm masts are perfect for a smooth & easy feeling. Rigged on Sdm masts, Racing Blades deliver the maximum power that serious competitors and mid/heavy weight racers are looking for....

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Is an original Formula Racing design that includes exclusive characteristics. The Loft’s exclusive Internal Batten Tensioner System (ITS): This new Racing Blade feature results in a lighter, smoother, more reactive and aerodynamic leech. The batten tensioners are moved forward, just behind the mast for improved rig inertia. The ITS combined with new reduced diameter carbon tubes, and the Racing Blade Pentex upper body panels results in extremely light upper rig weight for overall better performance. Blade mast pocket construction: Equalized loading between the mast panel (interior) and the...

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Accessible Competition - Speed & Slalom Courseboard racing (longboards with centerboards) need specific designs that drive upwind in displacement mode, then blast downwind In planning mode with the mastfoot back in the mast track.Splndler designed raceboard designs are extremely well established In the longboard racing scene. The Loft Blade RB Is raceboard dedicated... full curves push In low-end power, trim reactivity allows the RB to streamline for upper-end ease. Course racing made easy. -Internal Kevlar strip applications that define shape profile and maintain shape stability -Blade...

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Dynamic Response Racing Blades are engineered with 4mil Xply mast pocket sides and a 5mil Xply interior mast panel. Kevlar strips surround Tekcams to prevent pocket stretch. Full Kevlar foot panels. Loftsalls are produced with only first-quality materials and construction techniques... scrim adhesive reinforcements and 5-layer glued sandwich on all seams. Bl-axial and multi-axial grid xply styles built into all Loftsalls. Racing Blade Pentex upper body panels results In extremely light upper rig weight for overall better performance. Pentex Is an advanced polyester fiber that has the BEST...

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