Many names that often mean the same thing. Because regardless of whether it says Freemove, Crossover or Bump & Jump on the packaging, behind it is always a sail that is designed for the widest possible range of use. Uncomplicated heating on flat water, a basic freestyle trick or a session in small Baltic waves - everything should be possible with these sails. This all-round appeal is also reflected in the sail design:
Freemoving sails are most common in sizes of 5.0-7.0 m², which are stabilised by 5-6 battens and are characterised by the following features:
No camber, mostly designed for skinny masts (RDM). RDM masts also ensure light and smooth batten rotation
A moderately long boom and a moderate profile ensure that the sails are easy to handle and rotate quickly, even during manoeuvres such as duck jibes (photo)
Reinforcements such as mesh materials and additional seams in the stress zones to survive occasional wave action
If you are looking for the "jack of all trades" and want to jump, loop, trick and ride a few waves in addition to flat water, then this group is the perfect choice. Of course, the differences between the concepts are sometimes huge, some brands interpret these categories more in the direction of flat water, others build wave sails in disguise. You can always find out more details here in the surf tests.
In small sizes under 5 square metres and if you are regularly out in the surf with your waveboard, pure wave sails make sense.
If, on the other hand, you spend 95 per cent of your time in flat water and your main focus is on early planing and comfortable straight-line sailing, you are better off opting for a more powerful freeride sail, at least in sizes over 6 square metres.
Ideal board type for this sailing group:Freemoveboards, Freerideboards
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
