NEILPRYDE 2024 V-8 Freeride sail

Race sail performance without the encumberments of a pure slalom sail. 2 cams and a narrower luff sleeve make the V8 easier to rig, gybe and waterstart than a pure race sail. Don’t let the ease of use fool you though, V8 can hold its own around a race course and boasts even better early planning than even the most advanced slalom sails. Perfectly suited for foil or fin.

• V8 features our custom, internally laminated upper panels for bright colours which last, and our double luff construction which is shared with V8 Flight.
• The upper panels feature INTERNALLY PRINTED LAMINATED FILM to produce the crispest, most responsive feeling and bright colours which will stand the test of time.
• A double luff panel consisting of an overlaid monofilm panel and an X-Ply panel provide excellent stitch holding properties, for added strength in this extremely high-load area of the sail, and the responsive load distribution performance that using a single panel with no cross-stitching allows.

Our Fastest Freeride Sail: Borrowing concepts from the RS:Racing sail line, V8 is the fastest sail you will find that is not a fully race-tuned machine.

Ease of Use: Light-weight, stable profile and easier to rig than a full on race sail. Top speed and acceleration will be close to that of the RS:Racing but rigging, gybing and water starting will be easier due to the twin cam setup, slightly reduced downhaul tension and the narrower luff sleeve.

Foil or Fin: Equally at home on foil or fin, V8 will allow you to get the most out of every session, no matter where you are.

7 Batten Layout: Ultimate control and stability are provided by the 7 batten layout.

Twin Cam: 2 mini cams offer the easiest possible rigging of a cambered sail while still providing the benefits of a locked front profile.