NEILPRYDE V6 6.5 454/195/430 SAIL

100% PURE FREERIDE.

Incorporating design features that include two Intercams, a classic flatwater outline and powerful shaping, the V6 is a sail whose design emphasises smooth rotation and ease of use. By offering the advantages of a cambered sail in a simple, user-friendly package, the V6 represents the very essence of windsurfing; simplicity to rig, quick onto the plane, easy to handle and fun to use.

DESIGN OBJECTIVE

• The V6 is for use on flatwater.
• It must have good early planing abilities, respectable top end speed and up-wind ability.
• The V6 should have excellent passive planing characteristics. This is the sails' ability to put the board onto the plane without the need to actively pump.
• The V6 should be more manoeuverable than the V8, and plane more readily than the HellCat. It is a sail that allows the rider to focus on blasting  and having fun.
• The sail must be quick and efficient to rig, easy to gybe and simple to waterstart.
  
  For 2008:
• Extend the V6's wind range; stability and tuning range to suit different wind & water conditions.

ACHIEVED BY:

• The V6 has a pure flatwater outline including a medium/low foot curve and compact boom length. This balances manoeuvrability and performance.
• A combination of 6 battens and 2 Intercams gives the sail a relatively soft, cambered profile. A fuller profile in the bottom of the sail gives good drive in light wind, and stability in strong wind. During transitions, the two Intercams give the sail a RAF feel', while offering profile support and stability of a cambered sail for early planing.
• Using a slightly wider luff sleeve than the HellCat, but narrower than the V8, improves stability and makes the V6 easy to rig and waterstart.
  
  For 2008:
• By further reducing the area in the head, it has been possible to introduce a slightly tighter leech. This improves low-end power and upwind performance.
• With a more pronounced compact clew, and smaller head, the release of the V6 has improved. This improves stability and low-end power.
• Introduction of 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.