Equipment » Sail Range

40% of the performance of a board depends on the rig you put on it. It is with this thought in mind that all FBC centers worldwide have equipped themselves with the finest rigs from the best two brands on the market. They will allow you to make the best out of every minute spent on the water, enjoying light, high-performance perfectly rigged and trimmed sails, and enough of all the sizes you may wish for at all of our spots!

PWA and ISA Construction Champion 2005, 2006 and 2007, reflecting overall performance by all pro riders in all disciplines ! North Sails is a major trendsetter with the end consumer always in mind, delivering constant quality both in cut, construction and immediate results on the water, for your utmost pleasure.

North has introduced some major innovations in the last 50 years which have become the standards of the industry, along with fine accessories, smart trimming aids and the unique HTS that allows you to position your harness lines perfectly on all sail types, whatever size or condition you may be rigging for. All of this in a unique technical white design that cannot be missed on the water all around the globe.

In 2009, and after several years of Research & Development, North Sails now introduces (in the most innovative year ever) some new revolutions that will change the sport and our everyday life as windsurfers ! Among those, the incredible iFront - a boom head with adjustable flex control for top performance and comfort combined in all conditions, or the new 3 piece Silver masts, a must for all windsurfers looking for even more practicality, performance and value for money from their equipment.

All disciplines & styles are well covered with specific high performance designs. New this year is the Ego, a concept sail that replaces the Voodoo and brings wave sailing to another level and the widest possible range of uses. Rigged on (shorter) RDM masts only, the Ego’s maneuverability (new Cut Away Clew design) and the stability generated by the Cross Batten Concept will delight the most demanding riders. The 2009 line still includes the wave world cup oriented but 100% user friendly Ice (perfect for the lighter windsurfer and for all wave conditions) and the Crossover Wave/Freestyle Duke, an all rounder that delivers an incredible power/maneuverability ratio both when sailing in waves or performing freestyle.

Slalom and Speed are still, and more than ever, one of North’s main focuses with the new Ram F9 and the popular S Type (switchable Cams 3/2) and X Type (no Cam) engines, a perfect choice for all amateurs of strong sensations and fast runs.

The 2009 line also includes a line of already well loved all round freeride sails for people looking for light, easy rigs with a huge range of uses, smooth handling and a great fun factor: the Natural.

The final touch lays in the Drive range covering all entry level and intermediate windsurfers with specially designed small diameter booms and ultra light carbon masts. Physical strength has never been so irrelevant to enjoying the pleasures of windsurfing at all levels and on all spots. Even better, the Drive range (Drive First, Drive Superlight and Drive Light) now covers even more sizes, from 1,0m² to 7,0m² so everyone will find their happiness.

Come and discover the latest North Sails range in the following FBC destinations:

Fuerteventura, Kos, Prasonisi, Samos, Martinique and St Martin.

For more info, check out: www.north-windsurf.com

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THE other worldwide brand actively renowned through the history of windsurfing, and a main reference in terms of design, performance and overall quality.

In 2009, again the Neil Pryde range is solid and extremely complete covering all disciplines and aspirations: pure wave (the bomb proof Combat, the Zone - snappy and neutral & the onshore oriented Alpha lines), Crossover programme (with the super versatile Excess & Zen for ease of use and performance) and Flat water (Hellcat, V6 & V8 & V8 Helium – fast, faster, much faster). Whatever spot, size, age or aspiration, the right sail awaits you for guaranteed onward progression and pure sensations on the water. And if you have Olympic Dreams to fulfill, the only approved way for you to reach Gold will again be found in the new Neil Pryde collection with the RS:X.

A new model born from the entry of Brasilian star Kauli Seadi in the Neil Pryde international team this year, the Fly will suit those most addicted to true acrobatics in the waves, powered by an engine being as compact and maneuverable as comfortable, on the water but also in the air !

The expert freestylers will jump on the new Firefly which offers the best of a pure wave sail and a pure freestyle sail combined, allowing your moves to reach another dimension, following the steps of Ricardo Campello and his consorts.

Last but not least, the entry level and easy freeride all-terrain sail lines are still present, with the do-it-all Solo line, the Experience line for tuition and the One line for the very first steps and the youngest of addicts.

Following Neil Pryde’s motto: “The wind will make the difference”

And so will you ! … in the following centers: Essaouira/Moulay (Morrocco), Martinique and St Martin

For more info, check out: www.neilpryde.com