NEILPRYDE EXPRESSION SAIL 6.5

LIGHT. POWERFUL. MANOEUVRABLE.

DESIGN OBJECTIVE

• The EXPRESSION must be suitable for beginners through to expert freestyle riders.
• The sail must be light, with neutral handling and easy rotation.
• Construction must be appropriate for regular wipe-outs and occasional wave use.
• The EXPRESSION must be powerful, and accelerate out of manoeuvres easily.
• The power must be close to the rider so that it is manageable, and can be used effectively but power can not be at the expense of control.
  
  For 2008:
• Improve the EXPRESSION’s clew first sailing properties.
• Reduce the rotation and transition times allowing the sail to power and de-power quickly

ACHIEVED BY:

• Moderate shaping gives the EXPRESSION the most lift of the crossover sails.
• Low surface tension, and a moderately rotated sail body give the EXPRESSION easy rotation and a neutral feeling during manoeuvres.
• Light but strong construction, with a mix of X-Ply and monofilm provides an ideal combination of durability and weight.
  
  For 2008:
• A reduction in luff curve and downhaul translates into less surface tension. This allows the sail to quickly change mode from giving ‘drive’ to being ‘neutral’.
• The EXPRESSION has the least rotated sail body in the crossover range. Rotation is improved due to the batten tips having a shorter distance to travel around the mast.
• 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.