A DYNAMIC COMBINATION OF SPEED,
CONTROL AND MANOEUVRABILITY
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Ideal for the fast paced, adrenalin-charged atmosphere of Super-X and the sailing style of Team Pryde star Antoine Albeau.  

DESIGN OBJECTIVE
HOW WAS IT DONE?
To further develop the sail that has become a favourite among those looking for a high performance freeride sail without cams. The key characteristics of the sail are to remain: extremely stable, fast, early planing and light weight.
The Saber is the crossover sail between high-wind slalom racing, Super-X and freeride. It needs to have a high level of control when overpowered, and be easy to sail and manoeuvrable during transitions.
The Saber started from the plan form of a freerace sail for top end speed, and was developed with a tighter leech in the mid section to boost light wind acceleration.
A smaller foot and a slightly shorter boom allow for ease of manoeuvrability, particularly important in a discipline like Super-X.
The use of the Neil Pryde Flexhead increases the sails responsiveness over other crossover sails, especially when pumping onto a plane. It also allows for a short luff and compact outline which increase control by putting the power point of the sail as close as possible to the rider.
New 05: The addition of a Kevlar Load Distribution panel in the clew helps to reduce the point loading in the sail and the level of distortion under high loads. This means better shape control over time and durability.
DESIGN & SHAPING FEATURES 

Intermediate boom length for optimum speed and manoeuvrability.
Forward / Bottom oriented shaping for stability of profile without cam support.
Intermediate aspect ratio with Flexhead design for optimum control and responsiveness.
Six Batten configuration / Five with a tube supported profile for lightweight and stability
Neil Pryde Component Batten system
Flexhead Configuration
Luffglide Luffpocket Material
Kevlar Load Distribution Panel in the clew

SIZE WEIGHT/KG LUFF +/- 1cm BOOM +/- 1cm BASE BATTENS CAMS IDEAL MAST CODE
4.7 3.7 399 175 30 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 370 BNP5SB047
5.2 3.9 414 182 14 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 400 BNP5SB052
5.7 4.0 431 190 2 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 430 BNP5SB057
6.2 4.2 445 196 16 6 none NeilPryde Matrix 430 BNP5SB062
6.7 4.4 465 202 6 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 460 BNP5SB067
7.2 4.6 479 211 20 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 460 BNP5SB072
7.7 4.8 494 218 4 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 490 BNP5SB077
8.2 5.0 508 226 18 6 none Neil Pryde Matrix 490 BNP5SB082


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