Like the NeilPryde Speedster, the Severne NCX also comes with seven battens and significantly more loose leech. The profile almost resembles a racing sail - but in the Extra Light version. The sail is only hooked in to the clew or slightly tensioned, but never pulled flat with a lot of tension. With the pressure point a little further forward, it then lies neutrally in the hand with minimal lateral forces and requires a little more sensitive adjustment of the angle of attack instead of vigorous throttling with the rear hand.
With a sensitive technique - instead of clumsy use of power - the Severne becomes very fast in good winds, can be easily pulled onto the deck and is one of the absolute best among the camberless freeride sails. Even lighter surfers can easily utilise its enormous potential. Lighter riders won't even notice the small turbo lag in wind holes - if the wind drops for a moment, you have to be sensitive to the sail position - simply hanging on and hoping doesn't work so well with the NCX. On the other hand, it is easy to guide through the gybe, it shifts quickly despite the long batten travel, but the battens only turn completely when the sail is hauled tight. A very fast, energy-saving sail with easy jibe handling.
surf rating Severne NCX 6.5
Very fast, very light
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Technical data Severne NCX 6.5
- Sail weight: 4.3 kg
- Mast weight: 1.9 kg
- Fork recess: 103-162 cm
- Mast used: Severne Gorilla G2 430 RDM; Price: 474 Euro
- Price: 948 Euro
- More info at severnesails.com
