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Windsurfing sails

- Seven no-cam freerace sails ranging from 7.0 to 7.3 m² were tested, including the Duotone X_Pace and the NeilPryde Speedster Evo.
- Modern no-cam sails almost match the performance of camber sails, whilst remaining manoeuvrable and comfortable.
- The tests in Tobago covered conditions ranging from planing winds to strong winds; the full test report will appear in surf 5/2026 from 18 August.

Sneak preview: These No-Cam sails are being put through their paces

- The Goya Surf Trainer is a lightweight children’s sail (1.0–5.5 square metres), featuring a flexible epoxy mast and thin spreaders designed for small hands.
- In testing, the 2.0-sq m rig demonstrated a smooth upwind run, early planing, stable forward momentum and plenty of room for manoeuvres.
- Available individually for 220 euros or as a complete set for 479 euros; for more advanced children, the Scion model is recommended as an upgrade.

Children’s rig: The Goya Surf Trainer put to the test

- With the 9+ Light Wind Titan, Point-7 is launching a 9.0-square-metre freerace sail for light wind conditions of around 12 to 18 knots.
- The sail is specifically designed for Finn class sailors who want to get planing early and do not want to resort to foiling in light winds.
- Design features such as overlap panels, a one-piece mast pocket and a three-camber system are intended to provide stability, early planing and efficient pumping.

Light-wind sail: Point-7 9+ Light Wind Titan – a freerace sail designed to take on foils

- Continuous panel layout in Boost and Manic reduces seam stress; both with carbon threads, long protector and two clew eyelets close together.  
- Boost: predefined profile, stable power, large wind range, lots of drive in unpressurised waves, supports powerful style, but not lightweight and little off.  
- Manic: flatter, agile profile, more technical planing, more off and surf feeling on the wave, more playful and neutral, also suitable for freestyle.

Wave sails 2026: GA Sails Manic and Boost compared – stiff or soft?

- Three wave sail models – the Banzai 12, Banzai Max 2 and Banzai Surf 2 – share the same core design and are each tailored to different conditions.  
- Each model is available in three construction variants (Pro, X Pro, Pro Carbon), focusing on control, neutrality, stability and durable X-Ply/carbon construction.  
- The Banzai 12 is aimed at World Cup performance, the Surf 2 at manoeuvre-oriented wave riding, and the Max 2 at maximum versatility and stability in all conditions.

Wave sails: Goya presents the new Banzai range – three models, each available in three construction types

- The Severne S1 is available as a standard and lighter S1 Pro version with an elaborate carbon construction and tensile fibres.
- In the 5.0 square metre test size, the S1 Pro weighs 2.58 kg, the standard version 2.73 kg and is also one of the lightest wave sails.
- The video test compares the construction, trimming tips, equipment, planing, control, handling and wave suitability of both models.

Wave sail 2026: Lightweights! Video test of the Severne S1 & S1 Pro

Wave

- Cypher 2 in 4.8 m² combines plenty of lift, two-finger control and a smooth ride in a wind range of around 17 to 25 knots.  
- The Dacron luff panel, wide mast pocket and warp carbon clew ensure a "breathing" profile, neutrality and well-controlled propulsion in gusts.  
- Easy rotation, early start when pumping and simple fine adjustment via clew tension make it suitable for freestyle beginners to pros.

Freestyle sail 2026: The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

New freestyle sail: "Modern, explosive freestyle power" - Three questions about the Goya Cypher 2 Pro

Freestyle and foil sails: Severne R4D - Balz Müller's signature sail put to the test

Freestyle

Severne Foil Freek: Why a foil sail can also make sense with a fin

Not only interesting for tricksters: six current freestyle sails in the test

Wave sail 2026: What can the new NeilPryde Apex do? Interview with Robert Stroj

Freemoving sails 2025: nine sails for manoeuvring, freeriding and upwind in the test

Freemoving sail 2025: Naish Edge in the surf test

Freemove

- John Chao developed the RigONE as an all-round windsurfing sail that covers a wide wind range and is designed to eliminate the need to change sails.  
- Step leech, draft extenders and the M-TIP system automatically adjust the profile and twist, minimise drag and allow the sail to "shrink" in gusts.  
- The sizes Small (6 m²), Medium (7 m²) and Large (9 m²) are available; sales are planned annually via Kickstarter, price under 800 US dollars per sail.

Sail design: What's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

- Windsurfer LT is experiencing a revival: suitable for beginners to regatta riders, with a large deck pad and can also be used as a SUP.  
- Compared to the original Windsurfer (1967-1986), the LT is wider, lighter, more controllable, with a dense folding centreboard and modern rig.  
- The LT windsurfer has been spreading around the world since 2018; large regatta fields, an active scene and championships are proof of its continuing popularity.

Time travel: Windsurfer 1975 against windsurfer LT 2020

- Duotone X_Pace is a new no-cam freerace sail designed for easy handling and high performance, replacing the E_Pace.
- Pre-shaped profile designed to resemble camber sailing, offering power, acceleration, speed and locked-in feel; usable with RDM and SDM masts.
- Narrow mast pocket facilitates handling and rigging, available in six sizes from 5.4 to 7.8 square metres with seven battens and fixed top.

Duotone X_Pace: New freerace sail without camber

Freeride

- With the Prisma, North Sails is launching a new high-performance racing sail for fin and foil, developed by Pierre Mortefon and Alex Udin.
- The Prisma uses conventional laminate, normal camber and carbon battens, is weight-reduced and optimised for direct, stable racing performance.
- The sail will initially be limited, with full availability planned for November 2026; it covers speed, fin and foil sizes from 4.5 to 8.4 square metres.

New racing sail: North Sails brings back the Prisma

- Severne is launching a speed package consisting of the Monster sail and Fury board for channel and open-ocean speed surfing, developed with Albeau and Bordes.
- Monster: Seven battens, four cams, deep profile, large wind range (20 knots to full power), five sail sizes from 4.9 to 6.9 square metres.
- Fury: Speedboard in four widths (42, 45, 49, 55 cm) with carbon construction, tuttle box, double-row inserts, designed for stability at top speed.

Monster and Fury: Severne launches new board and sail for speed surfing

No Cam Freerac sails: NeilPryde Speedster Evo on test - successor to the throne in sight?

Freerace & race

- The Alfa sail is available in eleven sizes; it is robust, easy to handle and specially designed for children and beginners  
- A high-cut foot, low pressure point, slim top and wide mast pocket make hoisting, manoeuvring and launching easier  
- Small sizes up to 2.5 square metres are extremely light for light winds; from 3.0 square metres upwards, they are fully battened and can also be used for first gliding experiences

Getting started: Duotone Alfa – a review of the sail for kids and beginners

- BOsport has developed ultra-light children's windsurfing rigs (0.4-0.8 m², from 980 g) plus a 200x80 cm epoxy board with a child-friendly design.
- Since summer 2023, courses for three to six-year-olds have been offered with this equipment in flat water, lasting 30 minutes, up to around 10-15 knots of wind.
- The programme opens up a new market for windsurfing schools with little competitive pressure; rigs cost around 200-250 euros per set.

Windsurfing from the age of three: Henio Sails presents mini equipment for kindergarten children

Kids sail: complete set for 300 euros! The Gunsails Dragon in the test

Children's sails

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Windsurfing sails

Sneak preview
These No-Cam sails are being put through their paces

Children’s rig
The Goya Surf Trainer put to the test

Light-wind sail
Point-7 9+ Light Wind Titan – a freerace sail designed to take on foils

Wave

Wave sails 2026
GA Sails Manic and Boost compared – stiff or soft?

Wave sails
Goya presents the new Banzai range – three models, each available in three construction types

Wave sail 2026
Lightweights! Video test of the Severne S1 & S1 Pro

Freestyle

Freestyle sail 2026
The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

New freestyle sail
"Modern, explosive freestyle power" - Three questions about the Goya Cypher 2 Pro

Freestyle and foil sails
Severne R4D - Balz Müller's signature sail put to the test

Severne Foil Freek
Why a foil sail can also make sense with a fin

Not only interesting for tricksters
Six current freestyle sails in the test

Freemove

Wave sail 2026
What can the new NeilPryde Apex do? Interview with Robert Stroj

Freemoving sails 2025
Nine sails for manoeuvring, freeriding and upwind in the test

Freemoving sail 2025
Naish Edge in the surf test

Freeride

Sail design
What's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

Time travel
Windsurfer 1975 against windsurfer LT 2020

Duotone X_Pace
New freerace sail without camber

Freerace & race

New racing sail
North Sails brings back the Prisma

Monster and Fury
Severne launches new board and sail for speed surfing

No Cam Freerac sails
NeilPryde Speedster Evo on test - successor to the throne in sight?

Children's sails

Getting started
Duotone Alfa – a review of the sail for kids and beginners

Windsurfing from the age of three
Henio Sails presents mini equipment for kindergarten children

Kids sail
Complete set for 300 euros! The Gunsails Dragon in the test

Windsurfing sails

Sneak previewThese No-Cam sails are being put through their paces

Children’s rigThe Goya Surf Trainer put to the test

Light-wind sailPoint-7 9+ Light Wind Titan – a freerace sail designed to take on foils

Wave

Wave sails 2026GA Sails Manic and Boost compared – stiff or soft?

Wave sailsGoya presents the new Banzai range – three models, each available in three construction types

Wave sail 2026Lightweights! Video test of the Severne S1 & S1 Pro

Freestyle

Freestyle sail 2026The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

New freestyle sail"Modern, explosive freestyle power" - Three questions about the Goya Cypher 2 Pro

Freestyle and foil sailsSeverne R4D - Balz Müller's signature sail put to the test

Severne Foil FreekWhy a foil sail can also make sense with a fin

Not only interesting for trickstersSix current freestyle sails in the test

Freemove

Wave sail 2026What can the new NeilPryde Apex do? Interview with Robert Stroj

Freemoving sails 2025Nine sails for manoeuvring, freeriding and upwind in the test

Freemoving sail 2025Naish Edge in the surf test

Freeride

Sail designWhat's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

Time travelWindsurfer 1975 against windsurfer LT 2020

Duotone X_PaceNew freerace sail without camber

Freerace & race

New racing sailNorth Sails brings back the Prisma

Monster and FurySeverne launches new board and sail for speed surfing

No Cam Freerac sailsNeilPryde Speedster Evo on test - successor to the throne in sight?

Children's sails

Getting startedDuotone Alfa – a review of the sail for kids and beginners

Windsurfing from the age of threeHenio Sails presents mini equipment for kindergarten children

Kids sailComplete set for 300 euros! The Gunsails Dragon in the test

Sneak preview
These No-Cam sails are being put through their paces

Children’s rig
The Goya Surf Trainer put to the test

Light-wind sail
Point-7 9+ Light Wind Titan – a freerace sail designed to take on foils

Wave sails 2026
GA Sails Manic and Boost compared – stiff or soft?

Wave sails
Goya presents the new Banzai range – three models, each available in three construction types

Wave sail 2026
Lightweights! Video test of the Severne S1 & S1 Pro

Freestyle sail 2026
The new Goya Cypher 2 in the test

New freestyle sail
"Modern, explosive freestyle power" - Three questions about the Goya Cypher 2 Pro

Freestyle and foil sails
Severne R4D - Balz Müller's signature sail put to the test

Severne Foil Freek
Why a foil sail can also make sense with a fin

Not only interesting for tricksters
Six current freestyle sails in the test

Wave sail 2026
What can the new NeilPryde Apex do? Interview with Robert Stroj

Freemoving sails 2025
Nine sails for manoeuvring, freeriding and upwind in the test

Freemoving sail 2025
Naish Edge in the surf test

Sail design
What's behind the unusual "RigOne" - Interview with designer John Chao

Time travel
Windsurfer 1975 against windsurfer LT 2020

Duotone X_Pace
New freerace sail without camber

New racing sail
North Sails brings back the Prisma

Monster and Fury
Severne launches new board and sail for speed surfing

No Cam Freerac sails
NeilPryde Speedster Evo on test - successor to the throne in sight?

Getting started
Duotone Alfa – a review of the sail for kids and beginners

Windsurfing from the age of three
Henio Sails presents mini equipment for kindergarten children

Kids sail
Complete set for 300 euros! The Gunsails Dragon in the test