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Neil Pryde Atlas Wave Sail 2011 - SOLID POWER WITH LIGHTWEIGHT EFFICIENCY. ONSHORE WAVE SAIL.

Information:

With its power and lift this sail is made for the rider looking to have optimum performance inonshore conditions while still working well in all other conditions. It gets planing quickly and has the best upwind performance a wave sail can offer. The sail gives great lift for jumping while constant drive will help you make the most out of every wave.

Atlas gives power and stability with constant drive, allowing it to be used in a large wind range and variety of conditions. It gets planing quickly and has the best drive a wave sail can offer. Atlas is perfect for going upwind, pushing through breaking waves, lift for high jumps and accelerating quickly.

What is new:

High surface tension stabilises the profile making Atlas a very responsive sail with a large wind range. Progressive twist will hold some mid leech tension for upwind performance and drive, while still being able to twist off and spill the excessive power when needed.

DEEP PROFILE: extending higher up the sail body, generating power and upwind performance in onshore conditions.
SURFACE TENSION: highest body tension of all NeilPryde waves sails for optimum response and direct drive.
RIDER FOCUSED CENTRE OF EFFORT: perfectly balanced power to ensure stability, drive and the ability to depower when needed.
PROGRESSIVE TWIST: allowing the sail to power up quickly in minimal wind conditions by holding some power in the head of the sail, while spilling any excessive pressure.

Details from past years:

• High skin (surface) tension gives good response and profile stability.
• The low Aspect ratio will keep the power low down where rider can use it.
• Low center batten for increased stability.
• Low clew position, for better release in the head and better balance.
• Moderate deep profile creates the most lift of all the NeilPryde wave sails.
• Large luff curve for increased body tension and stability.
• The draft extends higher up than in other wave sails to generate power and upwind performance in onshore conditions.
• The center of effort is perfectly balanced between both hands to combine a powerful profile with neutral feeling.

Key Features:

• Designed to excel in onshore conditions
• The most powerful sail in the wave range
• Increased lift for big airs, without making the sail stiff and unforgiving
• Controllable power and strong upwind capabilities
• Well balanced with acute stability even in strong winds
• On-Shore sail of choice for any rider (size wise)whether in Maui or Europe

Rigging Tip:

Make sure not to over down-haul as this would compromise the up-wind performance and low end power.

Rider`s Quote:

Antoine Albeau says - The Atlas is a great sail; I can use it in any wave condition - from Maui to Europe - and know that I have the power I need to perform on the water.

Philip Köster says  - The Atlas is the most powerful sail in the NeilPryde wave range. It helps me to plane early and has a lot of lift for high jumps.

Technical Specifications 2012: