NEILPRYDE EXCESS SAIL 6.9

FAST. MANOEUVRABLE. DURABLE.

There is no doubt that most windsurfing locations do not deliver the same, consistent conditions every time. Instead, your local sailing spot is as likely to be different from one day to the next  as is the riders' desire to attempt different windsurfing disciplines. So, whether it's flatwater blasting, jumps, basic freestyle or even riding small surf, the EXCESS - with it's wide wind range and strong construction - is perfectly suited to this sort of variety.

DESIGN OBJECTIVE

• Develop a powerful, fast, easy handling and manoeuvrable free-ride sail.
• The sail must be suited to flatwater blasting, jumping and basic freestyle moves.
• The EXCESS should have a wide wind range, good low-end characteristics, speed and acceleration.
• Given the EXCESS's versatility, it must be suitable for use in small surf, and be built strong enough to handle regular jumping  and crashes.
• To optimise time on the water, the sail must be easy to rig and de-rig.
  
  For 2008:
• Improve profile stability and wind range, particularly in the top end.

ACHIEVED BY:

• The outline and shaping reflect the design objective of versatility; a stable, forward oriented profile provides power with control while a relatively open head spills excessive power.
• A slight increase in the foot area (relative to wave and pure freestyle sails) enhances low - end power and helps stability. This makes the EXCESS the fastest of the crossover sails  without compromising manoeuvrability.
• A full X-Ply body gives the EXCESS superb durability in addition to a soft, forgiving sailing feel' that is unique to 100% X-ply sails.
  
  For 2008:
• A reduction, and re-distribution of luff-curve, allows for better release in the head. This will help improve the EXCESS's top end ability.
• A hollow' leech improves twist in the upper part of the sail and prevents the mid-leech from loading up and blowing out, improving the stability and control.