X_Pace Windsurf Sail

The X_PACE generates power, acceleration, speed and a locked-in feel that rivals any cambered sail. The forward pull pushes you into a committed stance, allowing to let your board fly on the fin.

FULL DESCRIPTION

The X_PACE project was born out of a personal demand from some of the o-50 guys in our department. Having been dedicated cam sail racers back in the days the wheel of time took its toll. Lifting a cam-sail being filled with water has simply become a deal breaker. But these guys still have the speed-skills of being the fastest at their local spot.

The biggest hurdle was to generate a similar pre-shaping including a “hump” in the luff panel even without cambers. After 2 years of development we have achieved this with a completely unique shaping concept which induces a similar (pre)shaping into the luff panel like seen on cambered racing sails. 

This heavy pre-shaping has also led to another decisive advantage as it allows to use either SDM or RDM masts. Usually RDM masts do not work on sails bigger than 6.5 as they are simply too soft. But the pre-shaping of the sail compensates for this to such an extent that there is no loss of performance compared to SDM masts.

Here are some of the highlights of the brand-new X_PACE:

• 7-batten design >> Directly derived from our World Cup cam racing sail WARP_FIN for ultimate control and stability
• Increased pre-shaping >> Instant dragster-like acceleration similar to a race cam sail including the typical locked-in forward pull
• Increased pre-shaping >> Board and sail feel more connected and gives the rider more board control
• Lots of luff curve >> Results in a high sail foil tension >> maximum high-end control and thus V-max
• Triple XPly luff panel >> Allows to carry a high downhaul tension and greatly reduces stretch in the luff panel for maximum performance and stability
• Multiple tube battens >> Maximum stability and lower weight
• CARBON X_PLY in the in the high load luff area (top and foot) >> Maximum wind range (sail keeps the stability in stronger winds) 
• Higher clew eyelet position >> Faster response for maximum performance
• Shorter Boom with increased Cutaway Clew >> Easy handling, better sail rotation through less swing weight
• LIGHT DONE RIGHT >> One of the lightest 7-batten Freerace sails out there but without sacrificing long term durability proven by our unrivaled 5 YEAR WARRANTY

KEY FEATURES

VTS DOWNHAUL 2.0 Optional QUICK RIGGING PATCH allows "to the spot" downhaul trimming without even looking to the top (patent pending) iROCKET 2.0 Factory calibrated individual batten tensions using a torque wrench CARBON XPLY XPly reinforced with unidirectional Carbon strings leads to unmatched low stretch and direct reaction VTS TAIL outhaul specs Each sail carries individually defined visual indications for the correct outhaul extension (requires VTS TAIL boom). iBUMPER incl. VTS slot A real innovation that offers additional value is the new iBUMPER 2.0, since in addition to its function as a lightweight and reliable mast protector it is also useful as a trimming tool. After stretching on a new sail, the best indicator for optimum trim is the position of the mast end at the height of the protector. For this reason, the new iBUMPER 2.0 now has a vinyl viewing window so that the lower edge of the mast can be identified. Once the perfect trim has been found, the optional Velcro patch can be used to “save” this position – saving time and ensuring maximum performance.

WHATS IN THE BOX

Shiny NEW Duotone sail with bag, user manual and batten key where provided...