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4-Latten
4-Batten

This sail has been developed and tested extensively in a wide range of conditions from Australia to Denmark and Gran Canaria as we wanted to give you that one perfect wave sail that does it all. We have added many new innovative features and are proud to deliver the most radical and most complete wave sail we’ve ever designed. 
Reduced overall weight, same strength: The LTD won't let you down when other sails break. Travel light and make the 4Wave LTD your first choice for any wave, any day, anywhere!

What people love about the original 4Wave is still here: The power, the drive, the durability.
What some were missing we've managed to add: The lightness, the agility and the magic. 
Get your 4Wave LTD now!!

SPECS

‌ BACKHAND POWER CONTROL 2.0

For the 4Wave LTD we could radically improve the backhand power control concept that originates from our 4Wave and 5Wave sails.
On the LTD we have more agility, more release but the same mighty low-end the 4Wave is known for. By defining the profile of the sail with a special mix of materials (instead of pre-profile built into the sail) we can control the twist of the sail body in a unique way that offers you that little bit of extra horsepower – available whenever you need it. The total wind range of the LTD has been extended significantly with improved high-end control.

 

ADAPTIVE WIND RELEASE  (AWR)

The brand new AWR system takes the backhand power control approach to the next level. By opening the AWR you allow the sail to release the wind more efficiently. The power draft moves forward slightly, offering a more agile, more playful and more forgiving ride while maintaining the same early planing ability. If you like a radical surf-like feeling the open setting is for you!

The closed AWR system creates a more locked-in powerful sensation with extra backhand power. This setup increases the sail’s top leverage and provides added traction to the board on large bumpy waves, fully powered conditions like Pozo or when using it in flat water high-wind sailing. If you seek maximum power for big moves, competitive sailing and bump-and-jump try closing the AWR.

Changing the AWR is different to changing the downhaul: Keeping a baggy sail while changing the loose leech release behaviour?! Now you can!! We tested the AWR extensively in the most hardcore big-wave conditions in Australia to ensure maximum strength and long-term durability.
(Detailed explanation further below)

 

AEROFIT BOOM POSITIONING (ABP)

This unique and brand new feature eliminates all downsides of a traditional boom opening. By reducing the open area at the leading edge of the sail we have improved the aerodynamic efficiency of the sail. This results in a wider total range of use. The second effect of the ABP is the limited range of movement of the sail body in the boom area. The sail will be more stable in the gusts and will react much quicker in any rotations.

HOW TO USE: Always open a minimum of two sections to mount your boom. This gives the flexibility to play with your boom height in case the conditions are changing. If you expect to share your sail with a taller or smaller rider during one session simply open more sections while rigging the LTD.

 

POWER PANEL DESIGN

Key to the LTD's outstanding efficiency is the wide outline in the centre of the sail while keeping a relatively short boom. The panel above the boom gets the cleanest airflow. That’s why we like to call it the “power panel”. It creates this sail’s controlled drive and power while the narrow top guarantees a perfect and smooth clew-first behaviour. 
This sail's mighty low-end acceleration will easily outperform bigger sails, so for the full experience make sure to ride your 4Wave LTD 0.2 - 0.5 sqm smaller than you usually would! With one pull of the backhand you can always unleash the power while you benefit from faster rotations and more radical turns on a smaller and lighter sail and last but not least a much better wipeout-resistance of a smaller sail in big surf. When you can ride a 4.8 in 5.0/5.3 conditions imagine the crazy handling advantages of a 4.8 compared to bigger rigs!

 

FREEFLOW BATTENS

We have carefully adjusted the batten angles to improve the release in top turns and big jumps. This allows the loose leech to work more efficiently. The LTD feels lighter and more reactive than the original 4Wave now. A new stiffer batten construction above the boom locks the power in more forward and extends the wind range significantly in difficult and gusty conditions as the sail's trailing edge is more flat and creates less drag. By reducing the width of the batten pockets by 10mm we locked the battens in place and saved a few more grams on the sail body.

BUMP AND JUMP WITH MAXIMUM RANGE OF USE FROM FLATWATER TO WAVES!
 

OVERVIEW

The X-Cross most probably is the most versatile sail on the market. From freeride blasting in flatwater to busting airs in the waves of Australia, this sail can do it all. A 5-batten concept based on our successful 5Wave wave sail incorporates the newest ideas and tweaks of Patrik Diethelm and Fabio Canelle to become everybodies darling. The small sizes are more manouver-orientated while the bigger sizes are designed to be perfect flatwater and bump-and-jump joy machines.

CONSTRUCTION

This sail should be ready to join you in almost any conditions. Construction-wise the X-Cross is a clever mix of our Wave and Freeride lines. The sail bottom part is made of same 4 MIL x/scrim-ply material found on 4-Wave and 5-Wave, since this is the most critical area for impacts. The main window is a solid and thick 5 MIL monofilm which provides best combo between visibility, impact resistance and weight. For the top part of the sail, we choose a 4 MIL blue tinted monofilm, which is lighter and adds UV-resistance where you don't need to see through. The luff panel is still made by a soft dacron (again, same as our wave sails) that adds extra power on demand into the sail. As a further bonus, we chose a white 5 MIL x-ply and blue 2.5 MIL x/scrim-ply along leech and top panel, to add a touch of wear resistance to an area which is always stressed while rigging and rolling the sail.

 

TRIM

The X-Cross can be rigged in many different ways: From baggy wave style to high-tension freeride with a more pronounced loose leech... Just take this sail whereever you like and adjust its trim accordingly.

EASY, FUN AND FAST FREERIDE SAIL!

 

CONSTRUCTION

Ease of use but in a "PATRIK" way. This means that we don't cut any corner in the construction materials selected for our Freeride range. It's not a cheap material sail at all!
The luff panel is a 2.5 MIL x/scrim-ply which still inflates gently but is more robust and higher load resistant compared to the dacron.
The sail bottom part is made of 5 MIL x-ply material to give good protection against impacts without compromising the weight too much. The main window is a solid and thick 5 MIL monofilm which provides best combo between visibility, impact resistance and weight. All these things should still be combined with a good shape stability, which is a key factor in this area (main power of the sail). For the top part of the sail, we chose a 4 MIL blue tinted monofilm, which is lighter and adds UV-resistance where you don't need to see through.
As a further bonus, we chose a clear 5 MIL x-ply and blue 5 MIL x-ply along leech and top panel, to add a touch of wear resistance to the area which is always stressed while rigging and rolling the sail.

 

TRIM

The RideFR is an easy freeride maschine. We have put our optical indicators for the right amount of tension on the batten pockets. So just make sure you reach the suggested minimum downhaul at all times which the sail top to release pressure in the gusts. This will give you a smooth ride in choppy conditions and even more control and top speed.
 

The GT3-FRC is the little sister of our competition slalom sail RaceSF. Many updates and modifications make this sail light and easy in your hands. At the same the GT3 doesn't lose its racing DNA. Fabio Canella and Patrik Diethelm gave it a more narrow mastsleeve while mainly keeping the original panels of the RaceSF. The softer mastsleeve material makes the sail more alive and a little more forgiving. Designed to work best on RDM masts, this sail will ship with a second set of cambers so it can be rigged on SDM too.

SPECS

CONSTRUCTION

At first sight, this sail could appear just as an "orange" version of our freeride sail. But it's not! The GT-3 FRC is the true entry to the well-known PATRIK racing department and we selected the best materials accordingly.

Protected inside the sleeve there is a thick 7 MIL monofilm luff panel (same as in our pure racing 4-cam sails) which provides the best stiffness and a locked profile.

Then -going towards the clew- we added a full vertical set of 5 MIL x-ply panels before the main body panels. This "stripe" helps to smooth and control the direct feeling of the cambered sails and it adds some extra resistance to this high stressed area.

The main panels are a solid and thick 5 MIL clear monofilm (which provides best combo between weight and a good shape stability) and a 4 MIL orange tinted monofilm for the top part, where we maximize lightness and UV-resistance, since it's not needed to see through.

For the base and leech areas we kept 5 MIL x-ply materials. A real win-win mix: it gives protection to the most exposed zone of the sail and it keeps the rear edge of the sail stable and aerodynamically clean even in hi-wind choppy conditions.
 

TRIM

With the true DNA of a competition slalom sail, the GT3 needs the same downhaul than a modern racing sail. Use the colour prints on the batten sleeves as an indicator for the right amount of loose leech. Only with the open leech the sail will show it's full potential.

‌ KARIN JAGGI (24x World Champion)
"Sometimes the raw power of a pure competition sail is simply too much. With this sail I can have the same speed, same control but a way easier handling. The sailing is less physical and I might even be faster than on a competition slalom sail in the end. I recommend the GT3 to any rider who wants to be the fastest at the spot with a smile on his face."

PATRIK DIETHELM (Head of R&D)

"Sometimes the impossible is possible. This sail is super fast with almost the same high-end control than the RaceSF but with a much easier handling. Try it for yourself and you won't believe how stable and fast it is!"

DEDICATED FREERIDE FOIL SAIL FOR CONTROLLED FLIGHT AND EASY PROGRESS.

 

OVERVIEW

Light and stable in your hands for are smooth and controlled ride on any foil board. Based on the concepts of our race winning slalom foil sails we've managed to transfer the locked, low-backhand-pressure design onto the Ride Foil. The high aspect profile gives you improved aerodynamics for early takeoff and good top speed. The short boom and carefully designed twist characterics make your flight controlled, easy and stable without sudden load changes. This might well be the most user-friendly and powerful freeride foil sail out there. We're absolutely stoked about the outcome of this sail!

 

CONSTRUCTION

Ease-of-use in the "PATRIK"-way. We carefully selected a no-compromise light but durable construction especially for our freeride sail range.
The luff panel is a 2.5 MIL x/scrim-ply which loads gently but is more robust and higher load resistant compared to the dacron.
The sail bottom part is made of 5 MIL x-ply material to give good protection against impacts without compromising the weight too much. The main window is a solid and thick 5 MIL monofilm which provides best combo between visibility, impact resistance and weight. All these things should still be combined with a good shape stability, which is a key factor in this area (main power of the sail). For the top part of the sail, we chose a 4 MIL blue tinted monofilm, which is lighter and adds UV-resistance where you don't need to see through.
As a further bonus, we chose a clear 5 MIL x-ply and blue 5 MIL x-ply along leech and top panel, to add a touch of wear resistance to the area which is always stressed while rigging and rolling the sail.
 

TRIM

The ride on a foil sail needs to be smooth and easy otherwise the changing power load will get you out of balance and into trouble. So make sure to put enough downhaul as indicated by the change of colour on the batten sleeves. Use the outhaul to select the amount of backhand power you prefer according to your size and body weight. Use the lower clew position in strong winds or when feeling overpowered. Please note that the small sizes are RDM only while the big sizes can be rigged on SDM for some extra power. Still we highly recommend using RDM on all Ride Foil sizes for the most controlled, light and easy flight feeling. 

OVERVIEW

Closely based on the successfull RACE SF fin and foil slalom sail, the new RACE MA takes your riding to the next level. "MA" stands for "medium aspect" and describes the carefully tuned medium aspect ratio of the sail which gives you the most balanced performance on foil and fin you can ever imagine. THE MA IS clearly more powerful than the RACE HA and drives you through the jibes when being used on the fin. It has enough grunt and power to accelerate you to the front at the starting line. At the same time the optimised release and breathing gives you a sail that's relatively light on the backhand and will perform amazingly well on the foil.

 

WHAT'S NEW?

UPDATES FROM RACE SF TO RACE MA:

• Same aspect ratio than Race-SF (same boom and same luff length)
• Steeper batten angles for improved release and more control
• Wider sleeve at the top for more power and better aerodynamics
• Lighter overall construction without compromising durability
• 3 top batten tensioners in the front for reduced swing weight
• New sail graphics with improved view for the rider

SPECS

CONSTRUCTION

The sail construction has been carefully optimised to save weight where you feel it the most without compromising on the stiff frame of the sail, that creates the incredible power and control our racing sails have. 
The three top batten tensioners have been moved to the front to reduce the swing weight at the leech and let the top part of the sail breathe more freely. 
Reinforcements have been optimised and new materials have been chosen to bring you the perfect strengh-to-weight ratio. Our sails will last you many many races and sessions without wearing and stretching and without becoming impossible to ride after only months like some competitors ultra light sails. With PATRIK you buy a solid quality built sail that's been designed with Swiss precision and that's been fully tested in detail by our R&D team.