APEX HD
NEXT-LEVEL JUMP & WAVE CONTROL – CLASSIC HEAVY DUTY
- Power Wave – HD but still ultralight and extremely maneuverable.
- Teamriders’ choice in high wind jumping conditions.
- Extra power but still extremely agile.
- 4 battens 3.9 - 5.1, 5 battens 5.4 and up.
Meet the brand new Apex a new generation of wave sail that redefines performance. 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.
Apex HD 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 HD version features an X-Ply window for extra strength and even lighter weight.
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 was left unturned in our relentless drive to be the best at what we do.
In 2026 we are proud to introduce the Apex, a new generation of wave sail that redefines performance.
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.
Offering the widest range of use of any sail we have ever created and feeling deceptively light in the hands, the Apex offers plenty of power in the low end, a direct feel on the wave and in the air, and plenty of control in the high end. Our team riders have fallen in love with this sail and we are sure you will too!
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
Meets our pro’s demands as our 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
Sail Features
The Apex builds on the DNA of our award-wining combat but takes low end power, drive and acceleration to a new level. Ideal for all conditions from onshore to side-off, Apex will have you jumping higher and getting out quicker more waves than ever before.
Taller and slightly wider than the Combat, the Apex is designed to get going quicker in the low end and handle more wind in the high end due to the narrower head and higher aspect ratio.
Our newly designed luff curve and 3D-designed sail shaping have allowed us to create a stable sail that doesn't feel stiff in the hands. Effortless pumping, early planing, high top speeds and comfortable stability, even in the highest of high winds.
To cater for the demands of high-performance windsurfing across the entire wind range, the Apex features 5 battens in the larger sizes, from 5.1-6.3 and 4 battens in the smaller sizes from 3.6-4.7. This allows us to offer maximum performance per sail size with the optimum stability to weight ratio across the entire range.
Due to the increased wind-range of the Apex, we have been able to increase the gaps between the sizes to in order to cover a wider range of conditions with less sails in order to allow for easier storage and travel.
Compared to the Atlas, the Apex is far more agile and user friendly. With the new outline and 4 batten configuration from 5.1 and down, it feels less like an Atlas and more like a Combat on steroids. Instant power to get you going and allow you to jump as high as possible but still extremely maneuverable on the wave!
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 from 2.9-5.6.
Exceptionally responsive and equally suitable for jumping and riding.
Ideal for side-onshore to side-offshore conditions. Widest wind range and range of use.
*2.9 available in Pro Fuse only, 5.6 available in HD only.
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.
This season, the focus went into the development of a completely new wave sail and we have been blown away by the results.
Apex, our new 4- to 5-batten wave sail, was designed to complement the Combat – especially focusing on jumping performance, wide wind range, and control even in extremely overpowered conditions.
It was a really nice development process, working with Robby, Marino, and Morgan. We tested the larger sizes in Maui and Tenerife, in both onshore and side shore conditions, while smaller sizes were developed in the extreme conditions of Pozo and Chile.
Since I first tried the Combats, I was instantly in love with the sails but I asked Robert if we could make something special which would give me that extra gear to be able to go really fast and high in extreme conditions. It
turned out that I really love the sail in all conditions and I couldn’t be happier with the result, I have never felt such potential in a wave sail and can’t wait to do my highest jumps ever on this sail!
I have been falling more and more in love with this sail during the blustery fall conditions on Maui. Despite the extra power and stability, the sail feels extremely light in your hands on the wave and the extra control and direct feel has allowed me to spin faster in rotational moves, opening up the possibility for new lines and cleaner landings, especially when it’s really windy!
This season, the focus went into the development of a completely new wave sail and we have been blown away by the results.
Apex, our new 4- to 5-batten wave sail, was designed to complement the Combat – especially focusing on jumping performance, wide wind range, and control even in extremely overpowered conditions.
It was a really nice development process, working with Robby, Marino, and Morgan. We tested the larger sizes in Maui and Tenerife, in both onshore and side shore conditions, while smaller sizes were developed in the extreme conditions of Pozo and Chile.
Since I first tried the Combats, I was instantly in love with the sails but I asked Robert if we could make something special which would give me that extra gear to be able to go really fast and high in extreme conditions. It
turned out that I really love the sail in all conditions and I couldn’t be happier with the result, I have never felt such potential in a wave sail and can’t wait to do my highest jumps ever on this sail!
I have been falling more and more in love with this sail during the blustery fall conditions on Maui. Despite the extra power and stability, the sail feels extremely light in your hands on the wave and the extra control and direct feel has allowed me to spin faster in rotational moves, opening up the possibility for new lines and cleaner landings, especially when it’s really windy!
PRO FUSE vs HD
PRO FUSE: Ultimate performance, no expense spared pro construction featuring PRO FUSE and ULTRA SCRIM custom laminated panels.
HD: Engineered for strength and light-weight from the ground up. Featuring POWER HD panels and ULTRA-PE TRIAX throughout. X-Ply centre window.
PRO FUSE
HD
