THE POWER WAVESAIL
Action Shots & Rider Quotes - Antoine Albeau
The Search is the most powerful wave sail in the range. Designed for heavier riders, the Search focuses on three key principles: early planing, a wide wind range for varying conditions, and stability for optimal control. It is a lightweight, performance wave sail for the “big boys” of windsurfing and for Neil Pryde Team members Antoine Albeau.

DESIGN OBJECTIVE
HOW WAS IT DONE?
To increase the lift of the sail while improving the balance and creating a more forgiving feel.
“Increased lift” should further improve both the drive on the board and the early planing characteristics, while keeping the sail light in the hands.
The lift has been improved with a more even distribution of the shaping along the horizontal axis. Improved balance comes from a lowered centre of effort.
A forgiving feel is created through a reduction of the luff curve in the upper half of the sail, which helps the leech to open more easily therefore releasing the excess power.
DESIGN & SHAPING FEATURES 

Aggressive shaping in the bottom section of the sail for early planing.
Stability through a stable draft placement and a relatively flat top section that allows the leech to open up softly and efficiently.
High aspect ratio with a longer mast for high response.
More shaping higher in the sail for increased power in onshore conditions (compared to the Combat and Zone).
Lightweight construction built to endure the waves for high performance.  
Five Batten configuration for stability
Luffglide Luffpocket Material
CNC Tapered Rod Battens
Rounded Head Configuration
Kevlar Load Distribution panels in the clew and head

SIZE WEIGHT/KG LUFF +/- 1cm BOOM +/- 1cm BASE BATTENS CAMS IDEAL MAST CODE
3.9 3.0 379 146 10 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 370 BNP5SH039
4.2 3.1 392 151 22 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 370 BNP5SH042
4.5 3.3 402 156 2 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 400 BNP5SH045
4.7 3.4 413 164 14 5 none NeilPryde Matrix 400 BNP5SH047
5.0 3.5 431 168 2 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 430 BNP5SH050
5.4 3.6 439 171 10 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 430 BNP5SH054
5.8 3.8 454 177 24 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 430 BNP5SH058
6.2 4.0 471 184 42 5 none Neil Pryde Matrix 430 BNP5SH062


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