WINDSURF TECHNOLOGY SINCE 1981 WINDSURFING

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1 NorthSails 2016 HEAVY DUTY ULTRA LIGHT ULTRA DURABLE WINDSURF TECHNOLOGY SINCE 1981 WINDSURFING

2 2 NorthSails INDEX Page 06 - Quality 08 - Why North? 10 - Team SAIL RANGE Race x Freeride 18 - Warp F S_Type SL 26 - E_Type 2016 QUALITY YOU DESERVE 30 - Wave x Freestyle 34 - Idol LTD 38 - Volt 42 - Hero 46 - Wave Sail Differentiation 48 - Lightriding 52 - Sails Features HARDWARE 62 - Masts 68 - Booms 76 - Power.XT Uni.XT 80 - ibase EPX 84 - Tuning Parts 86 - Team Wear OVERVIEW 88 - Sails Hardware 2016

3 4 Index What s hot in 2016 INDEX SUPER HOT IN HEAVY DUTY ULTRA LIGHT The all-new even more efficient World Cup WARP F2016, the radically versatile HERO HYBRID wave sail and the proof that ultralight rig components can be ultra durable as well. That's Windsurf Technology 2016 made by NorthSails. What are you waiting for? WINDSURF TECHNOLOGY since Page 66 PLATINUM RDM MAST in new AERO 1.0 construction Incredible 30% lighter and more dynamic through the use of AERO 1.0 technology. Page 57 Page 72 PLATINUM AERO 2.0 BOOM NEW 2016 HERO HYBRID Page 42 To help suit your individual style you can alter the character of this new radical wave sail. The HERO HYBRID can be equipped with a different numbers of battens; giving you all the options to decide your personal optimum configuration. Page 18 Our fastest and most extreme sail sets new standards for acceleration and efficient power use with the all new NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN. For unmatched power during start and jibes whilst requiring less effort over the entire race course. Accordingly, it s not just the first choice for World Cup riders. Pure World Cup Slalom: WARP F Longevity always meant heavy and heavy was exhausting and slow. That was once. North Sails has eliminated the heavy, without detracting from the duty. 2016, we prove to offer the lightest Slalom sail, Freestyle Competition sail and almost exclusively the lightest rig components on the market. They all live up to our promise - which we will guarantee for you with our unique years warranty on nearly all sails and 2 years unlimited warranty on almost all rig parts.* Thanks to optimized production processes and higher quality Carbon all NorthSails RDM masts lose 20% to 30% in weight, making them the lightest on the market! Of course, without sacrificing durability. This we will guarantee unlimited for 2 years! * Page 62 Even lighter RDM masts ifront 2.0 THE lightest front-end on earth NEW FRONT END PAGE 68 Hold your breath, here comes the lightest boom on earth in AERO 2.0 design. Incredibly light weight (-400g compared to the "regular" Platinum) results in absolutely unique handling which you need to have felt to believe. This is ultimate WINDSURF TECHNOLOGY at its highest level! * To secure the extended warranty claims please register under within 30 days. Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

4 6 Why North Quality WHY NORTH ULTRA DURABLE ULTRA LIGHT/ULTRA DURABLE QUALITY YEARS UNCONDITIONAL WARRANTY* At NorthSails we focus on durability AND performance Durability as part of the NorthSails quality has always been one of the defining characteristics of our products - and it stays that way. Because despite lighter sails and components we hold firmly to the course of our tried and true quality claim. This is ensured by new constructions, higher quality and more effectively used materials combined with new processing technologies. The legendary NorthSails longevity is therefore retained completely, which we guarantee for you as always for many years! * N O R T H S A I L S C01: Snow.White-Ferrari.Red ULTRA 4.7 [ Speed ] Lowest weight highest quality Lightness means more performance, more dynamic and lower handling forces. In other words, more speed, more fun, less effort and longer sessions. Therefore all NorthSails rig components are stronger and weigh less than others. Unique technologies and production processes combined with a superior mix of materials allow us weight reduction without compromising durability and performance. This we guarantee for you in writing for many years. * No other brand can you offer this. LIGHT LIGHTEST RDM MASTS ON EARTH LIGHTEST BOOMS ON EARTH Reduced mass and swing weight requires less power, concentration and technique. Meaning the lighter the material, the more playful, longer, faster and more efficient you re able to windsurf. Therefore for 2016 we have revised the construction of all LIGHTEST RACING SAIL ON EARTH LIGHTEST FREESTYLE SAIL ON EARTH our sails and rig components, selected the best available materials and optimized the production processes. The result has stunned even us: No other brand offers as lightweight products as we do! * To secure the extended warranty claims please register under within 30 days. Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

5 8 Why North Innovation & Team WHY NORTH QUALITY & INNOVATION TEAM & DEVELOPMENT There are countless reasons why it makes more sense to invest into a tried and tested NorthSails product rather than a supposedly more favorable "bargain". A few of the arguments that you should think about, you can find here. Everything else you can find out on the water. Then you will know why we stand for WINDSURF TECHNOLOGY. Rig components that the windsurf world really needs Designed and engineered in Germany The team Top athletes and World Cup Racers are our driving force, our most important source of innovation. Therefore, we put particular emphasis on continuous communication between them, the engineers and head designer Kai Hopf. Through this intensive interaction we ve secured numerous World Cup victories and world titles which have made us one of the most successful sail brands in history. This speaks not only for the outstanding performance of our products, but also guarantees every NorthSails customers the same high quality material as used by the best in the world! Innovation follows function No matter what we develop or test, we always put function over innovation. Of course new ideas are great, but they only make sense when they offer real benefits. At NorthSails we re 100% practice-oriented and are always thinking about the final serial product. For example all our prototypes are made in the serial production factory instead of custom-made in a loft. We are not just putting together short-lived marketing products, but developing usefull windsurfing equipment that remains state-of-the-art over several years and is being constantly optimized. The best proof of this is the legendary NorthSails long-term compatibility of our rig components. Highest quality Performance has a strong correlation with quality, this fact is always at the foreground of our thinking. So it s not a surprise that the majority of surf centers worldwide have chosen our brand; because nowhere else are sails so heavily strained and in use Range specific constructions It s clear that a Wave sail is opposed to higher forces than a Freeride sail. As a logical consequence we have individually adjusted the construction according to the conditions and sail type. This we call RANGE.SPECIFIC.CONSTRUCTION, which allows us to achieve the ideal balance between weight and durability for every single sail. To back this up we offer you our unique 2+3.YEAR.WARRANTY* While the majority of our competitors develop their products in the Far East, we still engineer and design all our hardware products in Germany. Whether it s for sails or for complex engineering components such as the boom front-end or the POWER.XT 2.0 series or the new ibase 2.0 we always look for highly experienced and fully qualified engineers to develop functional and high-quality NorthSails products in cooperation with national partners. Unique features On all of our sails performance always comes first, for which we develop the highest performing profiles. Allowing everyone to mobilize the maximum sail power, we ve introduced countless, NorthSailsspecific trimming tools. From simplified trimming, minimizing rigging forces to perfect rig control when overpowered our goal is to provide top performance with the least possible effort. Sail designer Kai Hopf Our Australian former world cup winner and the mastermind behind the sails, is one of the most influential sail makers worldwide. Kai, who also develops high-grade fin profiles for some of the best Windsurfers and Kiters, still prefers to spend most of his time on the water, not only to thoroughly test the designs but to also live his passion. Kai has been the head of sail development here at NorthSails since 24 years; this is longer than any other designer has worked for a single sail brand. This kind of experience is simply immeasurable and irreplaceable. * To secure the extended warranty claims please register under within 30 days. Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

6 10 INTERNATIONAL TEAM Team International FRA-14 PIERRE MORTEFON Defi Wind Winner 2015 SLALOM TEAM F-296 ADRIEN BOSSON FREESTYLE TEAM H-99 EVA OUDE OPHUIS WAVE TEAM E-42 VICTOR FERNÁNDEZ PWA Wave Vice World Champion 2014 WAVE TEAM V-10 JOSÉ GOLLITO ESTREDO PWA freestyle record world champion FREESTYLE TEAM NB-22 MAXIME VAN GENT Freestyle Youngster from Bonaire FREESTYLE TEAM G-999 FABI WEBER FREESTYLE TEAM K-20 MAX ROWE FREESTYLE TEAM FRA-1111 ARTHUR ARUTKIN WAVE TEAM K-66 NIK BAKER GER-88 GUNNAR ASMUSSEN FRA-111 ALICE ARUTKIN SUI-96 DANI AEBERLI SLALOM TEAM USA-333 CONNOR BAXTER WAVE TEAM F-210 NOAH ROCHE- VOECKER WAVE TEAM SLALOM TEAM WAVE TEAM WAVE TEAM AUT-66 MARCO LANG SLALOM TEAM K-516 ADAM LEWIS WAVE TEAM ISV-11 JIMMY DIAZ PWA President SLALOM TEAM E-95 ALESSIO STILLRICH The next generation from Gran Canaria WAVE TEAM ESP-2 MARIÁ ANDRÉS SLALOM + WAVE TEAM SA-77 PETER SLATE One of the most experienced testers with over 20 years of experience SLALOM TEAM USA-52 ZANE SCHWEITZER WAVE TEAM V-26 YOLI DE BRENDT FREESTYLE TEAM K-77 TOM MALINA SLALOM TEAM AUT-97 MAX MATISSEK FREESTYLE TEAM ITA-140 MATTEO IACHINO SLALOM TEAM RUS-11 YEGOR POPRETINSKIY FREESTYLE TEAM

7 12 SAILS Sails 2016 RANGE 2016 C01: Snow.White-Ferrari.Red SAILS N O R T H S A I L S [ Speed ]

8 14 Sails Race >< Freeride RACE >< FREERIDE Range 2016

9 16 Sails Race >< Freeride SAIL TECHNOLOGY RACE >< FREERIDE SAIL TECHNOLOGY In this group you will find everything capable of giving you the ultimate thrill on flat water. From the World Cup Slalom (WARP F2016 ) through to the speed-oriented Performance Cam sail (S_TYPE SL ) up to the pure World Cup Slalom WARP F2016 Performance Switch.Cam S_T YPE SL No.Cam Freerider (E_TYPE). Only your skill level and your preferred range of use will be the deciding factor. The only thing holding you back is you. Performance No.Cam E_T YPE A. WARP F2016 large double-foiled luff sleeve optimised aerodynamics leads to maximum performance 7 batten / 4 cam layout maximum stability leads to maximum wind range and v-max reduced loose-leech more direct acceleration after starts and jibing reduced luff curve reduced sail foil tension avoids the sail becoming physical top to bottom leading edge Kevlar stripe reduced fore and aft movement of the mast avoids loosing stability positive profile already at batten #2 (from the top) increased acceleration power moderate CUTAWAY.CLEW less blow-out effect leads to maximum power and direct acceleration B. S_TYPE SL AERO.SLEEVE 2.0: - increased double-foiled luff sleeve in the boom area optimized aerodynamics leads to maximum performance - narrow sleeve width in the upper sail fast water starting reduced loose-leech more direct acceleration after starts and jibing reduced luff curve reduced sail foil tension avoids the sail becoming physical positive profile already at batten #2 (from the top) increased acceleration power 7 batten / 3-2 cam layout high stability yet still good rotation super deep foot profile maximised planing power medium CUTAWAY.CLEW ideal compromise between performance and comfort C. E_TYPE Warp F2016 S_Type SL E_Type Planing Stability / V-Max Warp F2016 S_Type SL E_Type Handling Recommended Skill-level PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN.LAYOUT (5, 6 or 7 battens depending on the size) the smaller the size the more handling-oriented, the larger the size the more performance-oriented NO.CAM layout: fast water starting and effortless rotation super deep foot profile maximised planing power medium CUTAWAY.CLEW ideal compromise between performance and comfort reduced loose-leech more direct acceleration after starts and jibing reduced luff curve reduced sail foil tension avoids the sail becoming physical Warp F2016 Warp F2016 S_Type SL E_Type S_Type SL E_Type

10 18 Sails Race >< Freeride RACE >< FREERIDE WORLD CUP SLALOM WARP F2016 N O R T H S A I L S Pierre Mortefon & Matteo Iachino: The Warp F2016 has made the biggest performance jump we ve ever had. We are convinced that the Warp F2016 is made for the podium. CHARACTER The ultimate World Cup Slalom sail is radical, incredibly fast and uncompromisingly designed to win. The integration of the newly developed NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN remarkably improves planing and acceleration after start and jibes, but without becoming physical to sail! That allows you to reserve energy over the entire racecourse and to keep a clear head for tactics. Combined with the unrivaled soft camber rotation, the new WARP F2016 therefore is not just the first choice for World Cup riders but for aspiring freeriders alike.

11 20 Sails Race >< Freeride RACING Key Features NEW NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN: Guarantees an ideal mix of maximum power and forward pull without loosing stability/wind-range or becoming super physical SIZESPECIFIC.DESIGN: Thanks to three different, size-dependent concepts each sail size is individually matched to the wind strength 7.BATTEN.DESIGN: Makes the WARP F2016 the lightest Slalom sail on the market Less weight due to MINI. PROTECTOR and super light irocket batten tensioner MODERATE.CUTAWAY.CLEW: Less blow out / hinge-effect for more power and more direct acceleration HYPER.CAM: Again and again confirmed through magazine tests worldwide: The best rotating camber on the market ON.THE.COURSE-FOR.THE. COURSE: Developed and tested in real racing conditions on the course against all competitor sails convinced us that the WARP F2016 can beat anything out there! Comparison 2015 vs Planing Pumpability Acceleration in a straight line Acceleration after jibe Handling Power Cam rotation WARP F2015 WARP F2016 World Cup Slalom WARP F [ Speed ] Details It took more than two years to develop the new shaping- and design concept on which the WARP F2016 is based. Far more complex than previous designs, it incorporates diverse influences on the rig into the panel layout. The result is overwhelming: built from scratch using the NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN the new WARP generates approx. 30% more acceleration after starts and jibing which means a sensational performance boost. Unlike other powerhouse slalom sails out there the NO.COMPROMISE. DESIGN guarantees that this extra power is achieved without the sail becoming extremely physical to sail! This means that there isn t a sudden power explosion for the rider to handle but rather a continuous, very harmonious power delivery. This relieves the rider, giving them power reserves for the entire race and freedom in order to fully concentrate on race tactics. Here is how NO.COMPROMISE. DESIGN works: Up until today there was a high price for maximum power and acceleration after jibing: A. Extremely physical to sail This happens when you just increase the profile depth while leaving the luff curve and loose leech unchanged. Massive luff curve, massive profile AND massive loose leech simply result in the sail becoming very physical as the power develops slightly delayed but like a bang. B. Reduced stability and wind-range This happens when you increase the profile and decrease the luff curve. Less luff curve reduces especially the leading-edgetension which results in reduced stability and wind-range. With the NO.COMPROMISE. DESIGN Kai Hopf achieves what everyone was aiming for but yet wasn t possible: Step 1: Kai increased the profile depth across the entire sail which results in a power boost after the start and jibing. Step 2: Reduction of the luff curve. This reduces the sail body tension which allowed Kai to reduce the loose leech as well. The reduced loose leech leads to an instant/constant forward pull while the reduced sail body tension guarantees a soft power transmission (= less physical). We call this power made manageable. Step 3: To prevent the sail from loosing stability/wind-range Kai went on re-designing the whole doublefoil luff sleeve construction. Now the entire luff sleeve is made out of lower-stretch CROSS. YARN.LAMINATE. In addition he integrated a top to bottom nonstretch Kevlar strip to the leading edge. This all stiffens up the leading edge to avoid excessive bending in the fore-aft direction (while maintaining sideways flex). The reduced fore-aft bending is essential to keep the sail from loosing stability/wind-range. Plus it guarantees that the draft moves forward once you reduce the outhaul tension which is essential for heavy weights and/ or when sailing at the bottom end of the sails wind range to generate maximum forward pull

12 Sails 22 Race >< Freeride RACE >< FREERIDE PERFORMANCE SWITCH.CAM S_TYPE SL N O R T H S A I L S The new S_Type SL has the race-genes of the Warp F2016 CHARACTER The all new S_TYPE SL has just one goal: to be as successful as its legendary predecessors which won numerous world-wide magazine tests over the years and received first-class honors in their categories. Therefore Kai Hopf has thrown everything into the mix, resulting in even more performance without having a negative effect on the handling. The decisive factor is the NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN that he translated directly from the WARP F2016 into the S_TYPE SL. Thanks to reinforcements around the leading edge, the known draft stability and the broad wind range could be retained. The result is a highly sporty and competitive slalom sail that thirsts for speed, yet is easy to tame.

13 Sails Race >< Freeride 24 PERFORMANCE Key Features NEW NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN: Guarantees an ideal mix of maximum power and forward pull without loosing stability/windrange or becoming super physical LUFF.LIFT.DESIGN: Super early planing and acceleration through increased profile in the upper luff PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN. CONFIGURATION: Batten amount depending on sail size and thus perfectly matching the range of use ibumper: The most advanced and effective molded mast protector HYPER.CAM: Again and again confirmed through magazine tests worldwide: The best rotating camber on the market SWITCH.CAM.OPTION 3/2: 3 cams for max. performance - 2 cams for improved handling MINIMUM.MAST.CONCEPT: One mast (460-25) fits all sizes AERO.SLEEVE.DESIGN 2.0: Maximum performance combined with fast waterstarting Colours Variants Performance Switch.Cam S_TYPESL C03: C04: Acid.Green- Ferrari.Red-Noir.Black New.Orleans.Blue Planing Stability / V-Max Handling Recommended Skill-level Details The new S_TYPE SL using the NO. COMPROMISE.DESIGN can safely be called the perfect blend. Comfort combined with the most successful race slalom sails in our history. Therefore Kai Hopf has paired the balanced handling and comfort of the S_TYPE with the brute power of the WARP. This means: Outstanding power on all courses, which thanks to the integration of the new NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN is effortless to achieve. Most striking is the extremely tapered mast sleeve in the new AERO.SLEEVE. DESIGN 2.0. Its width in the aerodynamically important boom area permits the ideal transition from the "thick" mast front edge into the 'thin' sail profile. At the top however, the mast sleeve is still kept relatively narrow to speed up water starts. This is supported by the use of the WARP F2016 LUFF.LIFT.PANEL design that provides additional lift. Regardless of whether you re at high speed or simply cruising and jibing, the S_TYPE SL is extremely versatile. It s an excellent universal high performance sail for many board types, as it can be sailed with 2 or 3 cambers thanks to the SWITCH.CAM.OPTION (the camber in the foot area can be removed). Simply ingenious: All S_TYPE SL sizes work with one mast length! * To secure the extended warranty claims please register within 30 days under Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

14 26 Sails Race >< Freeride RACE >< FREERIDE PERFORMANCE NO.CAM E_TYPE N O R T H S A I L S Speed AND the ease for relaxed manoeuvres CHARACTER E is for exciting! The E_TYPE is exactly the type of sail to help windsurfing regain its real fascination. Rigs without a sweat, takes off and gets going without pumping. This sail boasts the perfect power and acceleration capabilities of our WARP combined with the handling of a NoCam sail. Windsurfing has never been so relaxed and exciting at the same time!

15 Sails Race >< Freeride 28 FREERIDE Key Features NEW NO.COMPROMISE.DESIGN: Guarantees an ideal mix of maximum power and forward pull without loosing stability/wind-range or becoming super physical LUFF.LIFT.PANEL: Super early planing and acceleration through increased profile in the upper luff PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN. CONFIGURATION: Batten amount depending on sail size and thus perfectly matching the range of use VTS.PLUS Trimmings marks for self-explanatory, quick rigging MINIMUM.MAST.CONCEPT: Two masts cover all sail sizes Colours Variants Performance No.Cam 29 E_TYPE ,4 5, C03: C04: / C03: / C04: Acid.Green- New.Orleans.Blue Planing Stability / V-Max Handling Recommended Skill-level Ferrari.Red-Noir.Black Acid.Green- New.Orleans.Blue Ferrari.Red-Noir.Black Details The extremely versatile E_TYPE combines handling and rigging advantages of a NoCam sail with a very lively power delivery and top speed. This sail really wants to get going quickly and also maximizes the enjoyment of maneuvers. We ve made this possible through implementing the reduced aspect ratio from the WARP F2013 and the increased profile in the upper luff panel. The new E_TYPE performs not only at peak performance but also exceptionally well during acceleration and planing. This is thanks to the additional profile in the upper luff panel and the TT.TOP with active twist. Thanks to the CUTAWAY. CLEW this sail doesn't require an unnecessarily long boom! With the draft located well forward this facilitates rig control and contributes significantly to the unusually high draft stability of this NoCam sail. As well as the extra stiff tube battens (four in 6.2 and greater). Through the PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN.CON- FIGURATION all E_TYPE sails have a size and range-specific batten amount. 4.0 to 5.8 come with 5 battens, up to 6.6 come with 6 and 7.3 and up feature 7 battens * To secure the extended warranty claims please register within 30 days under Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

16 30 Sails Wave >< Freestyle WAVE >< FREESTYLE Range 2016

17 32 Sails Wave >< Freestyle SAIL TECHNOLOGY WAVE >< FREESTYLE SAIL TECHNOLOGY From carving the faces of waves to flying high, the radical and creative define this group. Here you can find three genuine hardcore Ultralight Competition Freestyle IDOL LTD 5-Batten Wave VOLT sails hitting wave and freestylers right in the middle of their heart. Your style is crucial! Hybrid / 4-Batten Wave HERO/HERO M.E. A. Idol LTD super high clew allows fastest possible ducking to avoid loosing any speed DACRON+ODL.DOUBLE-LUFF.PANEL super elastic generating maximum lift for all jumps against the sail horizontal draft position: very forward goes neutral during manoeuvres vertical draft position: high generates maximum lift for flat-water jumps 4 mil ULTRA.FILM + 3 tube-battens + irocket tensioner + MINI. PROTECTOR lightest Freestyle monofilm sail on the market greater gap between batten #3 and 4 makes the sail go completely neutral once you sheet out or duck the sail B. Volt / Volt HD 5 batten layout maximum wind range and stability horizontal draft position: - small sizes: draft forward maximum stability - large sizes: centred draft increased planing power vertical draft position: medium very balanced pronounced loose leech maximum stability WEIGHT <> DURABILITY HERO HERO M.E. Volt Volt HD Idol LTD IDEAL WAVE BOARD LOW WEIGHT MULTI-FIN DURABILITY SINGLE-FIN WIND RANGE HERO Volt Idol LTD FREESTYLE ABILITY PLANING NEW-SCHOOL STABILITY CLASSIC C. Hero Hybrid SWITCH.BATTEN Ultra-tuneable: and down: 4<>3 batten layout and up: 4<>5 batten layout horizontal draft position: draft back power on both hands ideal for multi-fin wave-boards vertical draft position: medium-low great stability despite fewer battens reduced loose leech great low-end power greater gap between batten #3 and 4 less resistance for the wind to fill out the sail HERO HERO Volt Volt Idol LTD

18 34 Sails Freestyle >< Wave FREESTYLE >< WAVE ULTRALIGHT COMPETITION FREESTYLE IDOL LTD N O R T H S A I L S Absolutely neutral, showing no unwanted life of its own and a feather in your hands CHARACTER Light, lighter and as radical as possible! The IDOL LTD is the personal pro model of freestyle record world champion Gollito Estredo. For this freestyle genius Kai Hopf has fulfilled all his wishes and created the most sophisticated, extreme freestyle production sail that we have ever built. All IDOL LTD s are unbelievably light sails because instead of conventional X.PLY the futuristic high-tech laminate "ODL" is being used in combination with our 4mil ULTRA.FILM. These materials are 50% lighter than conventional sail cloth and push the weight to sensationally low values. To clarify: The weight of IDOL LTD corresponds to a 1.5m 2 smaller HERO / VOLT (e.g. 4.8 compares to 3.4)! 2016 all IDOL LTD generate even more performance plus and the smaller sizes are also significantly easier to control in overpowered conditions.

19 36 Sails Freestyle >< Wave FREESTYLE Key Features NEW 5.2 now designed around the RDM 400 mast Ultra-light for maximum handling thanks to the trend setting hightech yachting laminate ODL and 4 mil ULTRA.FILM, the lightest monofilm on the market Super high clew and short boom allow fastest possible ducking to avoid loosing any speed Super-stretchy DACRON+ODL. DOUBLE.LUFF.PANEL enables maximum lift for all the jumps against the sail 3 ultra-light TUBE.BATTENS PURE.PATCH.TECHNOLOGY at the clew, luff and the batten pocket ends make for 50% weight savings compared to regular patches irocket, NorthSails lightest batten tensioner of all time Exclusively designed for RDM masts Ultralight Competition Freestyle IDOL 37 LTD Comparison 2015 vs Power Control Power Control IDOL LTD 2015 IDOL LTD Power Control Power Control Weight <> Durability Low weight Durability Wind Range Planing Stability Freestyle Ability New-School Classic Details From the second you ride the IDOL LTD you will have a smile on your face. It feels absolutely neutral, doesn t show any unwanted life of its own and is a feather in your hands so that you nearly forget about the sail during moves and maneuvers. This is one of the most important aspects especially for freestyle! It spins incredibly fast through all tricks even during the most difficult ducking moves and feels as if you rotate without a sail. The high clew and the short boom length excel at ducking so that no speed is lost. With the new IDOL LTD the success rate of difficult maneuvers and the fun increases straight away making you automatically go for even more radical moves! Another important point: Even if other brands do not speak about it, we will tell the truth: ultra lightweight can only be achieved through the reduction of material thickness. Since the film thickness of the ODL laminate is reduced to the absolute minimum, the UV stability is limited. Therefore, this sail is excluded from the usual NorthSails 2+3.year.warranty!

20 38 Sails Freestyle >< Wave FREESTYLE >< WAVE 5-BATTEN WAVE VOLT REGULAR/ HD N O R T H S A I L S The VOLT is perceived as the ultimate all in one Wave Freestyle sail CHARACTER Since its introduction the VOLT has established itself as THE Freestyle Wave sail and the ideal partner for classic single fin boards!. The fourth generation of the 5 batten bestseller excells with an extremely high draft stability and a very wide wind range, especially in overpowered conditions.

21 40 Sails Freestyle >< Wave WAVE Key Features NEW NEW 5.3 and up are completely redesigned with focus on low-end power thus the draft-position got moved slightly further back 200 grams lower weight due to WEIGHT.OPTIMIZED. PANEL-LAYOUT NEW 5.3 now designed around the RDM 400 mast Extremely sturdy, unbreakable epoxy battens Extremely draft-stable due to the 5-batten, draft forward design and pronounced loose leech Designed to work best on RDM masts but still fully compatible with our SDM masts MINIMUM.MAST.CONCEPT: 2 masts fit all sizes Colours Variants 5-Batten Wave 41 VOLT REGULAR / HD C03: C08: C09: HD / C03: HD / C10: Acid.Green- Ferrari.Red- Ferrari.Red-Blackberry Acid.Green- Lime.Yellow-Charly.Brown New.Orleans.Blue Thunder.Grey New.Orleans.Blue Weight <> Durability Low weight Volt Volt HD Ideal Wave Board Multi-Fin Durability Single-Fin Wind Range Planing Stability Freestyle Ability New-School Classic Details (HD) Maximum energy and electrifying handling: The smaller sizes of the 2016 VOLT are oriented towards the requirements of the wave riders, the larger sizes towards freestylers. The result is a sail line that can confidently be called the ultimate all-in-one freestyle wave range. No other NorthSails sail adapts to the conditions so brilliantly and sailors are so enthusiastic about the huge range of use. No wonder as the whole team was involved in the testing. For the huge list of desires countless innovations were necessary which are hidden in every detail. Thanks to a short luff the new VOLT feels extremely compact and neutral making for incredible handling characteristics. In combination with a unique foot geometry, a low draft position, a modified leech tension plus the imodular.design the VOLT remains extremely neutral on the wave and during difficult maneuvers. The sail immediately reacts to even the smallest impulse. The sophisticated luff curve and the modified profile distribution result in insane handling combined with great low-end power. The impressive performance makes it the ideal choice for any spot on the planet. And all of this over an extremely wide wind range, as there is no other wave sail that covers such a wide range, especially when overpowered! Although all sizes are designed for RDM masts they still work great on our SDM masts. That's the reason why the new VOLT feels softer, super easy to control and can be pumped easily. The VOLT series works best on single fin boards, which are driven over the rail. VOLT HD Ultimate durability for most brutal conditions: The 2016 VOLT is also available as a monofilm-free hardcore CROSS. YARN.LAMINATE version! * To secure the extended warranty claims please register within 30 days under Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

22 42 Sails Freestyle >< Wave FREESTYLE >< WAVE HYBRID / 4-BATTEN WAVE HERO HYBRID / M.E. N O R T H S A I L S "The brand-new hardcore wave in HYBRID edition featuring SWITCH.BATTEN is even more versatile due to individual tuneability CHARACTER With the HERO head designer Kai Hopf has achieved a big bang; all international tests continue to praise the World Cup 4-batten wave sail into the sky. The all-new HYBRID edition with SWITCH. BATTEN is now even more versatile as it s individually tuneable: 5.0 and smaller can be used with 4 or 3 battens, 5.3 and greater with 4 or even 5 battens. This gives everyone all options to precisely fine-tune the sail according to your individual preferences and requirements. By the way, the favorite sail of wave superhero Victor Fernandez fits perfectly with the current multi-fin boards and independently of the sailor's weight it always guarantees maximum performance.

23 Sails Freestyle >< Wave 44 WAVE Key Features NEW NEW NEW HERO HYBRID with SWITCH. BATTEN: 5.0 and down can be used with 4 or 3 battens, 5.3 and up with 4 or even 5 battens 150 grams lower weight due to WEIGHT.OPTIMIZED.PANEL.LAYOUT 5.3 and 5.6 are designed around the RDM400 mast now Exclusively designed for RDM masts ibumper: The most advanced and effective molded mast protector Extremely sturdy, unbreakable epoxy battens BALANCED.LUFF.LENGTH luff as short as possible for radical handling and as long as necessary for maximum wind range Batten out -> lighter, better handling Batten in -> more control down (4><3 batten) > SWITCH.BATTEN up (4 >< 5 batten) Colours Variants Hybrid / 4-Batten Wave HERO HYBRID / M.E Hybrid / C03: Hybrid / C05: Hybrid / C06: Hybrid / Code IX M.E. / C07: Acid.Green- New.Orleans.Blue Blackberry-Ferrari.Red Acid.Green- Lime.Yellow Weight <> Durability Low weight Durability Wind Range Planing Stability HERO HYBRID HERO M.E. Ideal Wave Board Multi-Fin Single-Fin Freestyle Ability New-School Classic New.Orleans.Blue- Ferrari.Red Details (Code) (M.E.) The consistent further development and integration of the SWITCH. BATTEN make the new HERO HYBRID an even better and more versatile hardcore wave sail. Through the individual batten configuration you can fine-tune the character towards softer profile/ planing or high end performance/ control. Therefore 5.0 and down come with 4 battens with the option to be used as a 3-batten sail, 5.3 and up you can use 4 or 5 battens. In general less battens make the sail lighter and more flexible. The profile fills out faster and increases the planing power. The additional batten "stiffens up" the sail body, providing maximum control in the upper wind range. Despite a further draft back position it doesn t become back handy, even when overpowered. Due to fine-tuning of all sizes the extremely wide wind range compared to conventional 4 batten sail is immediately noticeable. The low weight makes for incredible handling, while rigging you can already imagine how light and soft the sail feels. The rotation is as smooth as silk, even with minimal outhaul tension. On the water it immediately appears that your backhand is the throttle, just sheet in then the HERO HYBRID immediately builds up power, speeds up and gets you going. On the wave it becomes a discreet engine always ready to accelerate when needed. The top of the sail works very effectively to support the power, therefore you can safely choose a sail size smaller than with many other wave sails. This applies to almost any rider, regardless of their weight. Kai Hopf developed the BALAN- CED.LUFF.LENGTH, a precisely balanced ratio of luff length to boom length. As short as possible for most radical throw-ability and as long as necessary to generate sufficient stability for maximum wind range. Design, processing, shape and features such as the ibumper mast protector make the radical HERO HYBRID a perfect package to which the competition must be measured again. The HERO is exclusively designed for RDM masts due to its narrow sleeve and elastic characteristics. The smaller mast diameter perfectly matches this softer feeling sail and shorter luff. HERO M.E. Absolutely identical in design, the HERO M.E. differs only in the reduced amount of CROSS.YARN. LAMINATE, a standard protector and the missing SWITCH.BATTEN option. This price advantage we are happy to pass on. * To secure the extended warranty claims please register within 30 days under Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted!

24 46 Sails Freestyle >< Wave WAVE SAIL DIFFERENTIATION VOLT VS. HERO Draft forward or pull on both hands. VOLT When going down the line a single-fin wave board wants to be carved mainly over your front foot and the rail. This requires high speed, full commitment and a very high skill level. Also you need to stand quite upright over the rail during the bottom turn. Therefore you need a sail with a slightly higher draft position to force you into an upright position. In addition the sail needs to go completely neutral during the turn. To achieve this the draft is positioned quite far forward. As a result the sail develops nearly no pull on the backhand and remains completely unaffected when sheeting in or out. On the other hand such sails are more sophisticated to sail, as the sailor does not get back any feedback (e.g. when over-sheeting). Also you simply have less to hold on to. HERO With the trend moving towards multi-fin wave boards the down the line surfing style has remarkably changed. In contrary to single-fin wave boards, multi-fin wave boards don t get carved over the rail but instead get much more turned through the fins. The angular momentum for the bottom turn is now initiated through sheeting in your sail. To do this you need a sail that gives the rider a certain feedback triggering the turn. This means a sail with a draft position being further back and therefore pull on both hands. This pull on both hands has further advantages: As an advantage this pull on both hands means you have something to hold on to giving you extra balance/stability (which also counts for flat water sailing on single-fin boards). Also you can rig one size smaller as the further draft back profile produces more lowend power. Another advantage of this new sailing style is that the bottom turn is initiated at much lower speeds which makes it much easier especially for entry level wave sailors. On the other hand pros now can surf much closer to the impact zone. During the bottom turn you do not have to stand upright over the rail anymore but can remain in a natural slightly tucked position. Therefore compared to the ICE our brand-new 4-batten wave sail HERO not only has a slightly further back- but also lower draft position, which helps the high-end control. SAIL DESIGN PARAMETER > AVANTAGES VOLT pronounced loose leech (= high downhaul tension) plus draft forward 1. Improved high-end control and maximum speed 2. Sail feels lighter in your hands 3. Ideal for single fin HERO medium loose leech plus draft back 1. Improved planing power 2. Solid feedback, less nervousness 3. Ideal for multi-fin boards in the waves

25 Sails 48 LIGHTRIDING Lightriding LIGHTRIDING DRIVE KIDS/SCHOOLING N O R T H S A I L S "The new DRIVE GROM therefore is likely to be the most specialized kids sail on the market" "The use of Dacron and Vinyl instead of mono-film makes the DRIVE CLOTH virtually indestructible" CHARACTER The windsurfing bug has hit you? You cannot wait to be back on the board to have fun and improve your skills? Just for people like you, Kai Hopf has developed the DRIVE CLOTH. A modern school sail that makes learning and progressing incredibly easy. Even considering the solid cloth construction, it works amazingly well, is light in your hands and has great control during maneuvers. Designed especially for the next generation, the DRIVE GROM has all the characteristics and build-quality of a fully-fledged adult sail. We followed the motto: Only the best for the kids!

26 50 Sails Lightriding LIGHTRIDING Kids 51 Drive Cloth Drive Grom 1,0 1,5 2,0 1,0 1,5 2,0 DRIVE 2,5 3,0 2,5 3,0 GROM 3,5 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 C01: Snow.White-Ferrari.Red C02: Snow.White- New.Orleans.Blue 5,7 6,4 Details Most sail brands use exactly the same materials for their kids sail as in the adult sails (e.g. heavy X.PLY). Surf instructors think about this as completely over engineered and refer to the basic physical requirements. Through years of cooperation with all major schools (e.g. VDWS, Club Mistral, FBC) NorthSails has gained an enormous competitive edge in this area, which is fully incorporated into the DRIVE GROM line. A very balanced shape combined with lightweight cloths are used to perfectly suit the light weight and lack of power of the target group. The new DRIVE GROM therefore is likely to be the most specialized kids sail on the market! The DRIVE GROM particularly benefits from the sophisticated mix of materials in combination with the imodular.design and use of lightweight mono-film without compromising durability. Five sizes with individual batten configurations based on the ergonomics and physical power of the youngsters result in high-quality and high-performance equipment so that fun and success of the kids are guaranteed right from the beginning. Additionally within the EPX program we have developed special mast and boom components to perfectly match the DRIVE GROM (see page 82-83)! This means the DRIVE GROM is also available as a complete rig! Schooling DRIVE CLOTH C01: C02: C01: Snow.White-Ferrari.Red Snow.White- Snow.White-Ferrari.Red New.Orleans.Blue C02: Snow.White- New.Orleans.Blue Details (Drive Grom) (Drive Cloth) The latest DRIVE CLOTH features a cutting-edge two and a half-batten layout (3.0 and up), which offers amazing performance for a very wide target group. It was developed in close cooperation with the most famous surf schools and associations, whose insights and experiences have influenced the concept significantly. The DRIVE CLOTH is an easy planing sail that will accompany any beginner or dedicated improver for a very long time. It s super easy to get out of the water and very easy to control on all courses as well as during maneuvers. In sub planing conditions it really gives the rider something to hold on to which is fundamental for improving your balance. This is especially advantageous in choppy water. Once planing, the sail stays very well balanced; the wind pressure can be gradually transformed into speed, so that the rider is always in full control. The use of Dacron and Vinyl instead of mono-film makes the DRIVE CLOTH virtually indestructible, which is why it is perfectly suited for use in windsurfing schools. The Dacron fulfills a second, very important purpose: thanks to the flexible material in combination with the unique profile the sail loads very gently. Thus, the DRIVE CLOTH develops powerful propulsion enabling great planing power. Despite the full profile the draft remains very stable even when fully powered up.

27 52 Technology Sail features TECHNOLOGY Sail Features 2016 PERFORMANCE WINDSURF TECHNOLOGY SAIL FEATURES Performance MINI.BATTEN Eliminates unintentional leech flutter. Short, highly effective miniature battens support the area between the long battens and prevent any annoying flutter. DOUBLE.D.BUCKLE (all sails with vario top except DRIVE) Inspired by high mechanical load capacity climbing harnesses and racing helmets: The exclusive two-piece Double.D.BUCKLE replaces present standard solutions. This construction guarantees outstanding trimming options and completely eliminates webbing slippage. N O R T H S A I L S Comfort Design/Construction Materials UNIQUE FEATURE POLYESTER.WEBBING.ONLY No stretch, no tension loss. What has been proven in safety belts is just good enough for us windsurfers! We are the only manufacturer to use Polyester webbing at the (vario) top, the tack roller and the batten tensioner attachment-loops. The advantage over conventional Polypropylene is the almost non-existing stretch. Even brand new sails now keep the full downhaul tension and need not be re-tensioned. The same is true for the batten tensioner. A small detail with a great effect! PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN.CONFIGURATION (S_T YPE SL, E_TYPE, HERO HYBRID and DRIVE) Better handling and total control. The number of battens plays a decisive role when it comes to a stable center of effort, weight, and handling. With the PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN.CONFIGURATION we have introduced a system that determines the ideal number of battens for each sail, depending on size and intended use. This provides for an ideal combination of performance and the lowest possible weight for each size. For more than 50 years we have been focusing exclusively on the research, development and production of high-quality profiles. As well as sails for yachts, Windsurfers and kitesurfing kites. Athletes have won everything that there is to win using our profiles. Revolutionary approaches and technologies have always been and will always be part of our success. Almost all details and features that went into our windsurfing products emerged during the development and evolution of the WARP World Cup race sail and its predecessors, which always delivered the highest performance possible. When comparing them with other sail brands, you should always pay particular attention to the unique solutions and innovations that are responsible for the performance of NorthSails Windsurfing. You will realize that most of these features can only be found on our sails. HYPER.CAM (WARP F2016, S_T YPE SL ) Soft rotation and excellent rigging comfort international confirmation for years! But that s not all: Advantage 1: Super-fast rigging. (Sliding-up instead of snapping-on the mast.) No need for repeat adjustments to luff- and outhaul tension. Advantage 2: Minimum friction means soft rotation, since the HYPER.CAM features free rollers without plastic buckles, so that only the rollers touch the mast. Advantage 3: Optimized shape for the best possible mast pocket profile and ideal aerodynamics. Advantage 4: Fits all mast diameters, since only the rollers but never the plastic body touch the surface, which also makes the HYPER.CAM extremely easy to rotate. INTELLIGENT.BATTEN.SYSTEM UNIQUE FEATURE This you get from NorthSails only Our sails are different in many ways from other brands due to the NorthSails-typical details. These include unique solutions that are exclusively available from us - easily identifiable by the "UNIQUE FEATURE" label! Individual batten setting for better performance! Since each batten fulfills a different task, we use a huge variety of batten types. They differ not only in their cross section (round or rectangular) but also in the materials used (glass, glass-carbon composites, full carbon) and in their geometry (thickness, width). Moreover, all battens have specific stiffness degrees and profiles, regardless of their length for 100% draft stability in the center of the sail, optimum twist in the top (horizontally and vertically), and reduced top weight (easier handling).

28 54 Technology Sail features TECHNOLOGY Sail Features 2016 COMFORT UNIQUE FEATURE VTS VISUAL.TRIM.SYSTEM Perfect trim and huge wind range! Even newcomers can immediately trim the sail 100% correctly. Simply downhaul the sail until the borderline of the loose leech reaches the min dot or max dot (depending on the wind speed). That s it! The exclusive VTS acts like a turbocharger, ensuring maximum performance and an extended range of use. Trimming has never been faster and more accurate! UNIQUE FEATURE HTS HARNESSLINE.TRIM.SYSTEM Say goodbye to misplaced harness lines! Forget the time-consuming search for the ideal harness line position, the numb forearms, and the endless fiddling around! The patented print on the sail shows exactly where the center of the harness line has to be. Just position the two ends symmetrically at the left and right of the print, that s all. UNIQUE FEATURE 2+3.YEAR.WARRANTY (except IDOL LTD and WARP 2016 ) Quality guaranteed no other brand offers something similar. Short-term thinking minimum weight is great. But over-reducing necessary reinforcements automatically reduces the longevity. NorthSails is famous for the perfect ratio weight to durability. To prove the superior durability and quality, we grant a unique 2+3.YEAR.WARRANTY on all our sails (does not include monofilm)! To secure the extended warranty claims please immediately register under www. north-windsurf.com/fre/warranties/register Otherwise just the legal warranty period can be granted! UNIQUE FEATURE VTS.PLUS (E_TYPE with Fixtop) Even faster and easier to rig. The all-new VTS.PLUS trim indicators (FAST.RIGGING. INDICATION) that make all E_TYPE and CURVE sails with fix-top even easier and faster to rig. Thanks to precise specifications of the mast- and boom lengths the down- and outhaul are simply pulled as far as it goes, done! Of course, the traditional VTS trimming dots are also available to allow all specialists more flexibility for maximum performance. TWIN.STRAP Keeps the sail rolled up and the protector on the mast. This improved version of the brilliantly simple fastening system not only keeps the sail safely rolled up, but also makes sure that the mast protector is closely attached and fastened to the mast while surfing (not available with DRIVE)! SET&GO.VARIOTOP (all sails with VarioTop except DRIVE) Find the optimum vario top setting without the usual try and error. From the first rigging now the length of the vario top is set correctly. Easy to read length indicators show the perfect setting in relation to the used mast length which eliminates any testing and readjustment! TRIPLE.TACK.ROLLER MAST.SLEEVE.OPENER UNIQUE FEATURE ibumper (S_T YPE SL, VOLT, HERO) More protection, less abrasion. The ibumper is probably the most innovative mast protector on the market. Ander heat its highly resilient surface material gets thermally connected to a shock-absorbing foam. The intelligent arrangement of the ribs and surfaces not only offer weight advantages, but also eliminates the two most common problems. The contoured upper section provides unprecedented bump protection and cushioning in the event of foot or lower leg contact. The lower part however is designed towards maximum abrasion resistance to meet the frequent board contact. This is indicated by the absence of ribs and the generous surface. Smart detail: a mesh pocket at the inside to store the excess downhaul rope. UNIQUE FEATURE 3D.TOP.CAP On regular top caps and pin systems the webbing is connected in a one-dimensional way with the sail body (either side to side or front to back). For the first time our new 3D.TOP.CAP allows a 3-dimensional transition of the downhaul forces into the sail body. This eliminates top flattering and guarantees a progressive loose leech extending the wind-range. The integrated abrasion rib eliminates the need for heavy, bulky reinforcements at the top-end of the mast sleeve. Minimum forces for perfect trim. The integrated, nickel-plated brass triple roller minimizes the downhaul forces tremendously. The new, optimized side plate with integrated rope led prevents that the rope will be damaged or jumps from the roll. INDIVIDUAL.BOOM. LENGTH.INDICATION Choosing the right boom length without experimenting. Since the boom is positioned at different points on the mast depending on the rider s height, the ideal boom length varies due to the different angles. To make it easier to find the right length fast, the individual recommendations are written directly on the luff panel at boom level. No more friction when threading the mast into the mast pocket. A brilliant trick makes inserting the mast a breeze. The North- Sails logo above the boom cutout opens the mast pocket just a little, allowing the rider to insert the mast with just one hand, without having to move up the luff.