COMBAT
CORE WAVE – CLASSIC HEAVY DUTY & VISIBILITY
- All round wave. Identical to HD but with clear window.
- Teamriders’ choice for majority of wave events.
- Light, balanced power.
- 4 batten layout.
The Combat remains the go-to sail for our World Cup Team Riders, refined for 2026 with subtle yet powerful batten enhancements that boost low-end power—while keeping the legendary upper-end control that has made this sail so popular.
Combat now features Power HD Technology in the foot and clew, with Ultra PE yarns aligned precisely along load paths—delivering crisp response, maximum durability, and razor-sharp control. The regular Combat features a clear window for those who prioritize visibility.
Available in Pro Fuse, HD, and Regular constructions, the Combat builds on its reputation for high performance, rugged dependability, all-round usability — now with more power where it counts.
**2.9 available in Combat Pro Fuse Only. 5.6 available in Combat HD Only**
DESIGN DRIVEN
INNOVATION
Designed and tested at our NeilPryde Maui Design Center by Robert Stroj, then further developed through our team riders' feedback from across the world. No stone is left uncovered in our relentless drive to be the best at what we do.
In 2024, we re-invented our wave sail range from the bottom up. We started at the 3D design level, creating new panel layouts and using new materials to eliminate stitches, reduce weight and increase responsiveness. In 2025, the main design features remain unchanged, but we have improved material choices in the foot and clew for even greater durability. In 2026 we focused on low end power without compromising high end performance with to make the world's favourite wave sail even more versatile.
The result is our best wave sail line up in the company's history. This year with slightly more low end!
Construction Comparison
Pro FUSE
Q-Bonded Aramid Pro Fuse tack and clew
Lightweight Ultra Scrim upper panels
Rip stop Taffeta X-Ply laminate luff
Ultra clear window panel
Best visibility on the wave
Lightest & most responsive construction
HD
Laminated Power HD Tack and Clew
Black Ultra-PE Triax upper panels
Ultra-PE in leech and head of sail
Rip stop Taffeta X-Ply laminate luff
Ultra-PE X-Ply window panel
Our most durable construction
REGULAR
Laminated Powerfuse Tack and Clew
Black Ultra-PE Triax upper panels
Ultra-PE in leech and head of sail
Rip stop Taffeta X-Ply laminate luff
Ultra clear window panel for visibility
Most durable & affordable construction
Sail Features
A new, higher aspect design carried over from 2024 with a slightly longer luff, narrower boom and bigger head gives the Combat excellent drive and acceleration whether on the wave or getting going in marginal conditions. A skinnier batten above the boom for 2026 allows the sail to fill with wind quicker and provides extra low-end power.
Thanks to the re-designed outline, updated luff curve and new, larger panel layout, this is the most versatile version of this sail yet. Rig it full when the wind is light or you want to use a small sail for extra maneuverability, or pull on a little extra outhaul when rigging for over-powered conditions.
Our latest luff curve and sail shaping stiffened up the sail very slightly compared to 2023 and the resulting 24/25/26 sails will remain stable even in high winds.
Our new panel layout has drastically reduced the amount of stitches needed in the sail. This combined with carefully planned material selections allowed us to cut around 25% off the weight of the sails from model year 2023 to 24 and onwards.
Wave Sail Range Comparison
COMBAT
Designed to offer maximum advantage to our PWA riders in all conditions around the globe, offering a wide range of tuning options using downhaul and outhaul.
Light and controllable from low to extremely high winds. Excellent for radical turns and aerial moves on the wave. 4 batten layout in all sizes.
Exceptionally responsive and equally suitable for jumping and riding.
Ideal for side-onshore to side-offshore conditions. Widest wind range and range of use. Chosen by our team in the majority of conditions.
APEX
Our 4 to 5-batten Apex complements the legendary Combat, focusing on explosive jumping, a wide wind range, and total control even when overpowered.
Developed for riders who demand power, stability, and control without sacrificing lightness or agility, the Apex combines the DNA of the award-winning Combat with extra bottom-end drive and unwavering balance.
The result is a true wave sail with a silky, effortless feel that elevates your riding in gusty or extreme conditions.
Chosen by Marino for boundary-pushing jumps and by Robby and Morgan for the toughest Maui winds, the Apex inspires confidence to go bigger and ride harder.
In order to achieve the weight savings and performance enhancements that we were looking for in 2024, we redesigned our entire wave sail construction, all the way from the panel layout.
We developed very specific materials across the range which enabled us to use larger individual panels with less seams in order to significantly reduce the weight of all 3 technologies.
Variable thickness laminates have been the basis of NeilPryde’s panel layout design philosophy for over 10 years and we have been improving their performance and increasing the areas where we are able to use these technologies year over year.
As a wave sailor who has been involved in the R&D for the Combat since 2004, I can honestly say that the 2024 year’s edition of the Combat was the biggest single-year advancement we have ever made. The Pro Fuse version was the epitome of all of our design knowledge and it is an amazing step forward.
We eliminated many seams from the sail: the leading edge luff sleeve seam, the seam that used to go around the entire head of the sail where Ultra Scrim was replaced by Technora and all of the seams from the tack and clew.
When you first pick up a sail in your hands before rigging, you can immediately feel the weight difference and on the water, the light handling is instantly noticeable.
We also massively improved the high-wind performance of the sails through a combination of a new luff curve, new shaping and new sail outline, together with the introduction of the new materials and the result is definitely our best all-round high-performance wave sail ever.
For 2026 we concentrated on the only area we felt there was any room for improvement, the low end power, and through some very minimal changes, the main one being the stiffness of the batten above the boom, we were able to achieve a boost in low-end power while maintaining all the other amazing aspects of my favourite sail!
In order to achieve the weight savings and performance enhancements that we were looking for in 2024, we redesigned our entire wave sail construction, all the way from the panel layout.
We developed very specific materials across the range which enabled us to use larger individual panels with less seams in order to significantly reduce the weight of all 3 technologies.
Variable thickness laminates have been the basis of NeilPryde’s panel layout design philosophy for over 10 years and we have been improving their performance and increasing the areas where we are able to use these technologies year over year.
As a wave sailor who has been involved in the R&D for the Combat since 2004, I can honestly say that the 2024 year’s edition of the Combat was the biggest single-year advancement we have ever made. The Pro Fuse version was the epitome of all of our design knowledge and it is an amazing step forward.
We eliminated many seams from the sail: the leading edge luff sleeve seam, the seam that used to go around the entire head of the sail where Ultra Scrim was replaced by Technora and all of the seams from the tack and clew.
When you first pick up a sail in your hands before rigging, you can immediately feel the weight difference and on the water, the light handling is instantly noticeable.
We also massively improved the high-wind performance of the sails through a combination of a new luff curve, new shaping and new sail outline, together with the introduction of the new materials and the result is definitely our best all-round high-performance wave sail ever.
For 2026 we concentrated on the only area we felt there was any room for improvement, the low end power, and through some very minimal changes, the main one being the stiffness of the batten above the boom, we were able to achieve a boost in low-end power while maintaining all the other amazing aspects of my favourite sail!
COMBAT vs PRO FUSE
PRO FUSE: Ultimate performance, no expense spared pro construction featuring PRO FUSE and ULTRA SCRIM custom laminated panels.
COMBAT: Engineered for strength and economy from the ground up. Featuring POWER HD panels and ULTRA-PE TRIAX throughout. Clear centre window.
PRO FUSE
REGULAR
