NeilPryde V8 2024
Race sail performance without the encumberments of a pure slalom sail. 2 cams and a narrower luff sleeve make the V8 easier to rig, gybe and waterstart than a pure race sail. Don’t let the ease of use fool you though, V8 can hold its own around a race course and boasts even better early planning than the most advanced slalom sails. Perfectly suited for foil or fin.
Product highlights
Accessible performance
Top speed and acceleration will be close to that of the RS:Racing but rigging, gybing and water starting will be easier due to the twin cam setup, slightly reduced downhaul tension and the narrower luff sleeve
Fin or Foil
Equally at home on foil or fin, V8 will allow you to get the most out of every session, no matter where you are
Stability
Ultimate control and stability are provided by the 7 batten layout with 2 cams
Wind range
Thanks to wide range of trimming and super stable profile, V8 has a huge wind range
Features
- Airflow tubular battens - Directly derived from slalom R&D, the airflow batten layout reduces drag and increases speed. Tubular battens offer light weight and optimum stability.
- Internally printed - Sail body uses internally printed, laminated panels. Lightweight and durable.
- Ultra clear window - Light weight and extra clear.
- Double luff panel - Consisting of an overlaid monofilm panel and an X-Ply panel provide excellent stitch holding properties, for added strength in this extremely high-load area of the sail, and the responsive load distribution performance that using a single panel with no cross-stitching allows.
Area (m2 | Luff (cm) | Boom (cm) | Extension (cm) | Mast | Battens | Cams | Vario top | Weight (kg) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.7 | 413 | 182 - 188 | 14 | 400 RDM | 7 | 2 | No | 4,1 |
6.2 | 430 | 188 - 194 | 30/0 | 400 RDM alt. 430 RDM / SDM |
7 | 2 | No | 4,5 |
6.7 | 448 | 193 - 199 | 18 | 430 RDM / SDM | 7 | 2 | No | 4,7 |
7.2 | 467 | 198 - 204 | 8 | 460 SDM | 7 | 2 | No | 4,8 |
7.7 | 486 | 203 - 209 | 26 | 460 SDM | 7 | 2 | No | 5 |
8.2 | 505 | 207 - 213 | 16 | 490 SDM | 7 | 2 | No | 5,2 |
8.7 | 522 | 213 - 220 | 32/2 | 490 SDM alt. 520 SDM |
7 | 2 | No | 5,4 |
9.4 | 540 | 218 - 225 | 20 | 520 SDM | 7 | 2 | No | 5,6 |