It's been a while since the last freestyle sail test, so it was all the more exciting for us to compare the latest models on the Baltic Sea. We included sails from six brands in the 4.8 square metre size. To kick off the test, we caught a pretty windy day at the Baltic spot Großenbrode.
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When testing, we pay attention to the criteria of planing, control, handling, neutrality when ducking and the aspect of pop. Each tester keeps the board and boom, only the sails are swapped. In this way, the differences between the freestyle sails quickly become clear. At the end of the session, we summarise all the (interim) results so that no impressions are lost. You can take a look at the individual models in the following gallery. Click through!
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Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
