The Blade has defined the 5-batten wave sail category for 20 years. The latest 024 incarnation continues to refine and polish this proven performer.
Delivering dependable performance across the widest possible wind range. A perfect blend of power and control.
Both Blade and BladePro have been developed on an identical platform. The PRO construction offers the ultimate experience while the Blade replicates the dynamic performance in a more accessible construction.
Both constructions utilize GRADIENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY to logically reduce weight, increase strength, and control stretch. Direct transmission of power. Increased longevity.
The Blade features quality materials including VX2, SpiderFibre, and eM4. The BladePro is crafted in CARBON FUSION.
Total Control. The Blade is the control-oriented wave sail for any conditions.
/ 5 BATTEN DESIGN
/ 100% X-PLY
/ DEVELOPED WITH SCOTT MCKERCHER AND PHILIP KOSTER
SIZES: 3.0 / 3.3 / 3.5 / 3.7 / 4.0 / 4.2 / 4.5 / 4.7 / 5.0 / 5.3 / 5.5 / 5.7 / 6.2 / 6.7
GRADIENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY
With the new GRADIENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY improvements are obvious. Lighter weight and better stability.
Using the new GRADIENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY. Corners have overlapped panels which reduces the amount of patching. At the same time these overlapped areas extend into the body of the sail so it transitions the load much better, will be less stretch over time. It’s a more stable way of building sails.
The GRADIENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY logically reduces weight, increases strength and controls stretch. Overall weight is reduced but the more significant improvement is the feel – quicker reacting and lighter feel.
Rather than a single curved luff panel, we use separate panels – split luff – that radiate out of the head and tack corners. This perfectly aligns the sail material with the direction of load.
Previously the curved panel would have bias stretch in all the wrong places. Direct transmission of power. Increased longevity.
AERO BATTEN TECHNOLOGY
In our quest to create a truly symmetrical sail we have developed the AERO BATTEN POCKET. Rather than add the batten pocket on one side of the sail, the panels of the sail are overlapped to create a channel for the batten. The tensioner is then loaded from both sides of the sail creating even tension across both sides of the foil.The result is improved sail symmetry and reduced weight.
CARBON FUSION TECHNOLOGY
PRECISE. ALIVE. ELECTRIC
Our search for higher performance has brought us CarbonFusion, the next level in load-path sail construction.
Carbon Fusion sails are composed of 3 key components;
/ MATERIAL / FUSED SEAMS / LOAD PATH FRAME
The result of these 3 key components effectively turns the sail into a spring. Load it up, and release for explosive performance.
MATERIAL
UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON FIBRE + OFF AXIS DYNEEMA.
Unidirectional Carbon is aligned to all primary load paths and eliminates any stretch. Off axis Dyneema enables horizontal elasticity, allowing the sail to flex and react with lightning speed. Superior fibres deliver superior performance;
/ DYNAMIC: Carbon warp with no stretch combined with medium stretch 45? Dyneema.
/ STRONGER: Dyneema is one of the strongest fibres available.
/ LIGHTER: Carbon has the highest strength to weight ratio.
FUSED SEAMS
ULTRASONICALLY WELDED SEAMS.
Each carbon segment is ultrasonically welded in place. This has multiple advantages over traditional sewing techniques;
/ STRONGER: Full seam adhesion plus the benefit of not puncturing the films with needle holes.
/ LIGHTER: Removal of outer seam tapes and thread.
/ ACCURATE: No seam shrinkage from outer tapes, or thread tension.
LOAD PATH FRAME
PANEL LAYOUT ALIGNED TO LOAD PATHS.
Each panel is strategically placed to align with the sails specific loads, on all sizes.
This has multiple advantages over aesthetic panel layouts;
/ LIGHTER: Aligning fibre accurately with the loads in the sail allows thinner films and much lighter sails.
/ STRONGER: High density of Dyneema and carbon in specific areas.
/ LIGHTNING RESPONSE: Carbon fibre transfers load instantly, without lag due to stretch.
1. PRIMARY LOADS
Primary loads run vertically between head and tack. Downhaul tension transfers directly through the warp oriented carbon.
2. FOOT LOADS.
Foot tensions transfer between the tack and the clew. High density fibreadds impact strength in this area.
3. LEECH LOADS
Leech loads run vertically up the leech, with dynamic loads tensioning the carbon and then springing back for explosive performance.
4. BODY LOADS
Body tension is transferred out of the head and clew.
RECOMMENDED
/ BOARD
PYRO
STONE
NANO
/ MAST
RDM RED – For ultimate performance.
RDM BLUE – High-end performance with increased reliability.
BLADE PRO is recommended for RDM masts.
/ BOOM
ENIGMA – For ultimate performance.
/ EXTENSION
CYCLOPS
COMPARISON
/ S-I PRO
The BLADE PRO has 5 battens.
The BLADE PRO drives power down through the board for maximum control.
/ BLADE
The BLADE PRO features CarbonFusion technology.
The BLADE PRO is lighter.
