NeilPryde Windsurfing 2011

Shifting the balance of power.

Power is nothing without control. The Compact Clew enhancement takes a more democratic view of the wind load to give you better management of sail-power. It's a simple redistribution of the wealth; the clew allows greater area in the lower to mid leech section of the sail where it's closer to you and therefore more balanced. Move over big heads; the Compact Clew spells an end to top-heavy sailing, giving riders a confident neutrality and quiet strength, kind of like the Switzerland of superpowers.

Once we've given you the power though, you are free to abuse it.

The Compact Clew improves control of the sail in 3 ways:

1. Shorter "Working" Boom Length
A shorter boom improves stability by limiting movement of the draft, and gives the rider greater control over the increased bottom and mid-leech section surface area.
The 2011 wave and crossover sails have a lower aspect ratio than in previous years. So, whilst the boom length is not actually shorter than in the past, without the compact clew a longer boom length would have been needed in order to reduce the luff length.

2. Rider Focused Surface Area
Sail surface area can be removed from the head and transferred down towards the rider. This places a higher percentage of the sail's surface area in direct connection with the boom, ensuring easy control and powerful acceleration when fully sheeted in.

3. Improved Sail Twist
The Compact Clew gives the leech ability to twist further under high loads, again improving stability and control of the sail.