NeilPryde Atlas Windsurf Sail 2015
IN A NUTSHELL...
Powerwave. Atlas offers predictable, steady and user friendly drive, ideal for use in multiple wind and wave conditions. Early to plane, the Atlas is up and ready to get into the action with efficient, usable power at all times. Featuring great upwind ability and acceleration, the Altas pushes hard when conditions are less than ideal and its high lift characteristics ensure massive jumping performance.
Design details
Key Features
Higher Draft Distribution combined with a deep profile, generates power and maximum upwind performance in on-shore conditions.
Higher Leech tension allowing the sail to power up quickly in minimal wind conditions by holding some power in the head.
Progressive twist for optimum response and constant drive, while being able to release any excessive pressure.
Rider focused centre of effort: Perfectly balanced power to ensure profile stability and control.
Designer's Comment
This is a wave sail with a tighter leech and a higher center of effort than the Fly or Combat. In on-shore conditions, the Atlas still generates drive as the upper sections of the sail are still in cleaner, stronger wind. This means the drive is consistent and you can get back into the pocket of the wave even in an underpowered bottom turn.
Pro tips
Antoine Albeau: Atlas is a very good sail to use in different wave conditions. I use the Atlas because I can get a lot of power out of it in on-shore conditions and as soon as I need to go to side-shore or side-off-shore conditions and down-the-line sailing, I can make it more flat and get a more neutral wave sail. The Atlas is also super stable during the jump which makes it extremely easy to go high or make rotations.
Leon Jamaer: I rig the Atlas when the wind becomes sketchy and the waves a bit weaker. In these conditions the Atlas excels with its smooth power delivery and drive you gain from the stable profile. The neutral handling allows me to do all the moves in the waves and the power gives me some extra height on my jumps. This sail is all about making the most out of everyday conditions and leaving the water with a big smile.
Sail Specs
- Size: 4.0
- Luff: 371
- Boom: 152
- Base: 2/32
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 370/340
- Top Finishing: Vario Top
Code: BNP15AT00040
Size: 4.2
- Luff: 378
- Boom: 156
- Base: 8
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 370
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
Code: BNP15AT00042
Size: 4.5
- Luff: 388
- Boom: 160
- Base: 18
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 370
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
Code: BNP15AT00045
Size: 4.7
- Luff: 398
- Boom: 165
- Base: 28
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 370
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
Code: BNP15AT00047
Size: 5.0
- Luff: 411
- Boom: 170
- Base: 12
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 400
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
Code: BNP15AT00050
Size: 5.4
- Luff: 425
- Boom: 175
- Base: 26
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 400
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
Code: BNP15AT00054
Size: 5.8
- Luff: 440
- Boom: 181
- Base: 10
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 400
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
Code: BNP15AT00058
Size: 6.2
- Luff: 454
- Boom: 187
- Base: 24
- Batterns: 5
- Cams: 0
- Ideal Mast: 430
- Top Finishing: Fixed Head
- Code: BNP15AT00062