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KA SAIL KILLER 2018

     Control, Speed and Power are the                 shaping panel was re-introduced for
     main objectives in describing the                improved draft stability. Also, a 4 mil X-Ply
     focus of our dedicated design team               has been introduced to the bottom panel
                                                      for maximum durability.
     when framing up the KA Sail Killer
     for 2018, our killer wave weapon!                The outline of KILLER has been “tweaked”
                                                      with leech scallops which have been added
                                                      to minimise any leech flutter when sailing
                                                      overpowered. A leech cut-away introdu-
                                                      ced just below batten four increases the
                                                      reflex at this batten, resulting in a softer
                                                      transition of power when sheeting in and
                                                      better control in rough water.

                                                      KILLER comes in 2 different constructions:
                                                      blue/yellow with a Monofilm window, which
                                                      seriously improves your vision when you
                                                      are sailing DTL, looking into the setting
                                                      sun. Perfect for when you’re out all alone

                     CONTROL!
     The 5-batten set-up of the KA KILLER
     guarantees maximum stability and wind
     range, allowing you to commit your focus
     100% to riding the wave!

     For 2018, we have completely redesigned
     the KILLER! With refined placement of
     materials to reduce swing weight, the 2018
     KILLER is as light as ever, but a 2nd vertical

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scoring that one last wave! Red/yellow is a    Don’t be fooled into thinking that we
bombproof 100% X-ply construction.             sacrificed strength to gain weight savings.
                                               We have well and truly busted that myth!
                 SPEED!                        As every season, we gave our R&D team
                                               strict orders to try and destroy one of the
Our design team paid special attention to      prototypes. They put themselves right
maintaining the reputation of the Killer for   in the impact zone of some of Western
2018 as a unique extension of your style       Australia’s heaviest reef and shore breaks
with a unique look and feel.                   ... the only thing that came out broken was
                                               their ego! KILLER is built to last and take
                                               the heavy hits!
                 POWER!
                                               If you’re looking for a great all-round wave
KILLER has become even more lethal in          sail for use in a wide range of conditions,
2018! Thanks to the complete overhaul,         KILLER is your best choice!
features like stability, durability and per-
formance have been seriously improved
upon. You will also experience more po-
wer, yet with a subtle soft touch not easy
                                               The KILLER is an awesome all-round
to forget!                                     wave weapon, responding to any-
                                               thing you throw at it!
The ergonomic features of the KILLER
are in perfect balance to allow you to
drive down the wave with speed to burn.
Engaging fully committed rail-to-rail turns
becomes child’s play...

      Turn, smack, gouge, repeat!

     SIZE             LUFF            BOOM          MAST                HEAD

     3.3              335             141           340/15              Adjustable

     3.7              371             148           370/17              Adjustable

     4.2              388             159           370/17              Adjustable

     4.7              408             167           400/19              Fixed

     5.0              415             170           400/19              Fixed

     5.3              426             175           400/19              Fixed

     5.7              442             179           430/21              Fixed

     6.2              460             186           430/21              Fixed

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KA SAIL KAMIKAZE 2018

     The KAMIKAZE is our 2018 wave                    with leech scallops added to minimise any
     champion! With an extremely light                leech flutter when sailing overpowered.
     and agile set-up with 4 battens, the
     KAMIKAZE especially targets sailors              Leech cutaway was introduced below
                                                      batten number 3, to increase the reflex at
     who want a more lively sail in their
                                                      this batten resulting in a softer transition
     quiver...                                        of power when sheeting in and in better
                                                      control in rough water.

                                                            THROW-AROUND PERSONA
                                                      KAMIKAZE has a shorter and more com-
                                                      pact profile compared to the KILLER and
                                                      a bit less built-in foil shape for a more
                                                      “throw-around” persona. With some
                                                      added luff curve which has seriously
                                                      improved on the sails’ wind range, the
                                                      front of the sail is allowed to fill up more.
                                                      Boom and mast lengths deliver a more
                                                      compact sail than the KILLER.

     Meet the KA Sail KAMIKAZE! With a much
     more lively look and feel, the KAMIKAZE is
     in our 4 batten wave sail offering. If you are
     new school cool, then this is definitely the
     sail for you!

     Following up on a highly successful first
     year for the KAMIKAZE in 2017, we have
     made a couple of minor modifications for
     2018 to further enhance the performance

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     of this sail. The outline has been “tweaked”
KA SAIL WINDSURFING RANGE 2018 - Boarderzone
When we first introduced KAMIKAZE               When comparing KAMIKAZE and KILLER,
to our range in 2017, the KRYPTONITE            the first is a better choice for sailors under
designs were obviously at the basis for this    85 kilograms or for those who preferably
sail. With a dynamic leech and crisp gust       sail in more stable, less gusty winds. For
response, the KAMIKAZE will without a           heavier riders, generally KILLER offers
doubt again deliver an engaging ride that       more power and more stability in gusty
will put you in the box seat!                   “on/off” conditions.

               DRAFT LOCK                         Lighter, stronger, more engaging...
Aramid Draft Lock clew stringers help sta-      The refinements made to the wave sail
bilize draft and provide a stronger more        range for 2018 by the design team have
responsive clew. The use of our hi-tech         created a lighter, stronger, better perfor-
tri-axial 2 ply laminate in the top panels of   ming and more engaging ride with the
the sail keeps the swing weight down. A 7       KAMIKAZE, blending wave and freestyle
mil Monofilm window provides a crystal          sailing into a level that is out of this world,
clear vision and a crisp gust response. The     for insane wave sailing action!
window in the KAMIKAZE Red is in X-ply for
those who are looking for the added se-
curity of a 100% X-ply construction and a
                                                  KAMI = DIVINE ... KAZE = WIND
softer feel.                                      KAMIKAZE = CRAZY ACTION!

     SIZE             LUFF             BOOM          MAST                 HEAD

     3.3              340              137           340/15               Adjustable

     3.7              355              141           340/15               Adjustable

     4.0              371              148           370/17               Adjustable

     4.2              378              157           370/17               Adjustable

     4.5              384              159           370/17               Fixed

     4.7              398              164           370/17               Fixed

     5.0              406              167           400/19               Fixed

     5.3              421              170           400/19               Fixed

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KA SAIL KAOS 2018
     Introducing KAOS, the Style Leader!           Freestyle sailing is all about the tricks and
                                                   that is exactly what our design team had in
     The design team working on the                mind for the KAOS.
     2018 KAOS was primarily focused on
                                                   Direct response and pop of the sail were
     the development of the feel of this
                                                   the main points of attention for the design
     sail in order to make it an even more         team.
     unique extension of your style.

     Easy to ride and working great for               SHARP EDGED PRECISION TOOL
     sailors of all levels. This sail just
                                                   Without a doubt the 2018 KAOS has an
     does what you tell it to do!
                                                   even sharper edge than before.

                                                   KAOS is a precision tool. A shorter and
     We first introduced the KAOS back in
                                                   more compact profile and less built-in foil
     2015 to complete our full range of KA Sail    shape guarantee a more ‘throw around’
     Windsurfing sails for each windsurfing        persona, better neutrality and easier
     discipline with a dedicated Freestyle         ducking.
     sail …

     Now it’s time to meet the 2018 KAOS!

         4-BATTEN FREESTYLE SAILING
     This 4-batten Freestyle sail was originally
     specifically targeted to those sailors who
     enjoy a little Freestyle action, wish to
     take their performance to new and higher
     levels and go out of their comfort zone!

           POWERFUL, EASY & LIGHT
     The KA Sail KAOS has a strong , powerful
     yet super light and super easy to control
     character.

     This allows you to commit yourself for the
     full 100% to performing your Freestyle
     trickery and remain in full control at all
     times.

     KAOS offers plenty of power on demand.
     Seam shaping, luff curve and batten tapers
     have been tweaked to refine the balance
     and power delivery.

          IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TRICKS!

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KAOS also offers a full range of abrasion
       HARSH CONSTRUCTION                      resistance features, like Aramid foot and
                                               tip protection, Kevlar reinforced head
KAOS comes in only one construction for
                                               moulding and batten end protectors.
the 2018 season, offered in a cool and very
noticeable red and yellow colour combina-
                                               Some of the simple features include e.g.
tion.
                                               sharp-looking details and eye-catching
                                               new-school-cool graphics.
Here, we have chosen to use a Dacron
panel for instant de-powering, lightweight
tri-axial X-ply for further weight reducti-              WIPE-OUT WIZZARD
on and a tough Monofilm window panel
which provides a crystal clear vision.         The clew reinforcements were also
                                               improved upon to ensure the ability of the
                                               KAOS to survive even the most harshest of
         SMOOTH ROTATION &                     wipe-outs!
         NEUTRAL HANDLING
                                               On the other hand, the use of high-
The moderate seam shaping balances             tech materials in the luff and leech has
power with light handling, essential for       obviously reduced weight to the minimum.
Freestyle moves.

A smooth rotation of the sail and neutral
                                               There is little doubt that KAOS leads
handling is guaranteed by the moderate              in style and performance!
luff curve.
                                               Feel free, show your moves, lead in style...
Main features of the KAOS include a
stainless steel triple tack pulley for super
smooth downhauling and strong and light-
weight webbing.                                    KAOS, THE STYLE LEADER!

     SIZE             LUFF              BOOM          MAST                  HEAD

     4.0              376               146           370/17                Fixed

     4.4              393               153           370/17                Fixed

     4.8              408               159           400/19                Fixed

     5.2              425               165           400/19                Fixed

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KA SAIL KRUZE

     The KRUZE stands for all-round              Easy to use and having you pushing
     high performance in an extremely            your performance on the water from
     affordable package!                         the get-go!

     This crossover Freeride sail is the               SUPER EASY TO HANDLE
     ideal choice for cruising on the flats
     and playing around in small surf...         From rigging to cranking your first
                                                 gybes on the water, the KRUZE is an
           MEET THE KA SAIL KRUZE!               easy to handle sail where gybing,
                                                 water starting or up-hauling becomes
     The main goal of our design team for        second nature …
     the KRUZE was to produce an easy
     and affordable all-round Freeride                PLUG AND PLAY FREERIDE!
     crossover sail just for cruising on the
     flats and playing around in small surf.     As passionate windsurfers oursel-
                                                 ves, we are of course well aware of
     By means of the carefully selected          the overall importance of the sail in
     range of materials used in the KRUZE,
     we managed to produce this sail at an
     affordable price, yet still making use of
     the high quality materials that you’d
     expect from us.

          NEXT LEVEL WINDSURFING
     The KRUZE will definitely take your
     windsurfing to the next level and make
     Freeride available for everyone at a
     great price with high quality materials.

     Of course no compromises have
     been made here again this year with
     regards to the renowned high perfor-
     mance level, durability, build quality
     and simple user friendliness of all KA
     Sail Windsurfing products.

         PERFECT FREERIDE SOLUTION

     Whether you are completely new to
     windsurfing or taking up the sport
     again after a short break, the KRUZE is
     your perfect Freeride solution.

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improving the overall windsurfing and      sing the wind range and providing a
learning experience ...                    nice smooth power delivery. We now
                                           also have a 4-batten 3.3 KRUZE availa-
    READY TO RIG AND SAIL OFF!             ble in this range!
 RIGGING EASE & LIGHT HANDLING
                                           For durability, we have added high
This KRUZE Freeride sail will constant-    strength X-Ply in those areas whe-
ly challenge you and give you the full     re extra reinforcements are needed.
confidence to take your windsurfing        A tough Monofilm body provides a
skills to the next level.                  direct feeling and crystal clear vision.
                                           Other features include some Aramid
                                           patches for tip protection, boom
      NOT A ONE TRICK PONY ...             height indicators, thermo moul-
                                           ded mast pad and PVC extrusion to
The KRUZE is also perfectly suited for     protect the foot from wear.
the introduction of new people to our
wonderful sport during windsurfing
lessons or clinics. Or just pop the KRU-   There’s no better choice than the
ZE on your wind SUP and go off riding      KRUZE to push your boundaries and
some waves in light wind conditions …      improve your windsurfing skills!
just wait and see what happens then!

The extremely light 5-batten set-up of
the KRUZE provides you with the sta-
bility you need in the profile, maximi-

     SIZE           LUFF           BOOM         MAST             HEAD

     3.3            340            137          340/15           Adjustable

     3.7            369            147          340/15           Adjustable

     4.2            394            158          370/17           Adjustable

     4.7            414            168          400/19           Adjustable

     5.3            439            179          400/19           Fixed

     5.8            450            186          430/21           Fixed

     6.4            470            193          460/25           Fixed

     7.0            486            200          460/25           Fixed

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KA SAIL KULT 2018
     Our mission when first designing                ULTIMATE BUMP AND JUMP WEAPON
     the KULT was to create the ultimate
     bump and jump weapon that excels                Designing the ultimate bump and jump
     when playing around on flat water               weapon was our brief and that is exactly
     and in small waves ... delivering you           what we have delivered ...
     an all-terrain guru!
                                                           AN ALL-TERRAIN GURU ...
                                                      LIGHTER FEELING, BETTER CONTROL
                                                     KULT sail sizes 6.4 and 7.0 have been
                                                     designed in a 6 batten set-up while the
                                                     smaller KULTs have 5 battens.

                                                     The extra batten in the larger sizes helps
                                                     to improve the stability in the sail’s
                                                     profile and the use of lighter materials in
                                                     the head reduces swing weight, providing
                                                     a lighter feeling when sailing and better
                                                     control over the entire rig.

          OUTSTANDING ALL-TERRAIN
           FREERIDE PERFORMANCE
     We have incorporated our riders’ input
     to take this sail to an even higher level!
     Small improvements have been made to
     this outstanding all-terrain Freeride sail to
     increase performance, control and ease
     of handling... For 2018, only the 2 larger
     6-batten sizes, 6.4 and 7.0, were enhan-
     ced; sizes 5.8 and down have remained

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     the same as in 2017.
LOW-DOWN POWER!                            THE ALL-TERRAIN KULT,
Generous seam shaping down in the                       TAKE IT ANYWHERE!!!
bottom half of the foil continues to
provide the KULT with ample low-                 The Aramid Draft Lock System is compri-
down power, and also gives the sail just         sed of uni-directional aramid fibre strips
enough foil tension to effectuate high           running radially from the clew.
speed stability, yet the KULT is soft enough
to allow for snappy maneuvers.
                                                        NEW LEVEL OF STABILITY
Sizes 6.4 and 7.0 have had the luff round
reduced by 10% for 2018, resulting in            This technology, combined with fibreglass
easier pumping and a softer overall ergo-        tube battens in the power zone, pushes
nomic character. This also aids threading        stability to a whole new level.
the mast when rigging and de-rigging.
                                                 Heavier or more power seeking riders will
                                                 especially enjoy the KULT as a light wind
            POWER AND SPEED                      wave sail, a sail that allows them to get the
                                                 most out of any condition.
The combination of power and speed
of course results in massive air time ...
while the new 2018 graphics, the cool
colour scheme and design will definitely              For all-round Freeride
get you noticed out on the water while
you’re reaching new heights!                     performance, there is no better
                                                      choice than the KULT!
            ARAMID DRAFT LOCK
Internal aramid fibres in the high load
areas combined with KA Sail’s renowned
Aramid Draft Lock System maintain the                                           allterrain

sail’s foil shape when fully stressed, just as
the designers meant it.

      SIZE             LUFF             BOOM          MAST                HEAD

      4.7              414              167           400/19              Adjustable

      5.3              439              177           400/19              Adjustable

      5.8              449              185           430/21              Fixed

      6.4*             469              192           460/25              Fixed

      7.0*             486              200           460/25              Fixed

      * 6-batten set-up

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KA SAIL KOYOTE 2018
     Every serious freeride windsurfer                tweaking the overall design and performan-
     demands a sail that is easy, light,              ce features of the sail in several different
     comfortable and forgiving, but at                areas. And thanks to the bright colour
                                                      scheme we use in the KA Sail range, you’ll
     the same time the sail needs to
                                                      definitely get noticed on the water with the
     maintain an impressive overall                   new KOYOTE!
     performance and top end speed.
                                                       LIGHTER FEELING, BETTER CONTROL
                                                      An important feature is the use of lighter
                                                      materials to reduce swing weight
                                                      giving the sail a softer feeling and better
                                                      handling and control, most noticeably
                                                      when sailing in rough conditions.

                                                           RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
                                                      All learnings from the continuous R&D
                                                      program for the KONCEPT sail line have
                                                      been incorporated in the KOYOTE designs.

         NO-CAM FREERIDE CHALLENGE
     Of course we took on this no-cam Freeride
     challenge and set the standard for no-cam
     Freeride sails with this latest edition of the
     KA Sail KOYOTE.

        TWEAKING THE OVERALL DESIGN
     For the 2018 season, we aspired to stay
     true to the extremely high standard we

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     already set in 2017 for the KOYOTE by
We created a more compact outline, which           AN INTELLIGENT MATERIAL MIX
we have been testing in our Race and
Slalom sails for several years now.            The KOYOTE displays the perfect combi-
                                               nation of composite tubes and glass rod
         THE SECRET OF SPEED                   battens, which maintain the draft location
                                               in the sail perfectly.
However, the real secret of this sail’s
success is the progressive leech twist and     An intelligent mix of X-ply and Monofilm
slippery upper foil profile that reduce drag   materials in the construction of the sail
and deliver a blistering top end speed.        combines durability with a crisp lively feel
                                               and blistering acceleration.
      SERIOUSLY FAST FREERIDE
                                                       INCREASED LONGEVITY
This KOYOTE is seriously fast and has been
known to top the forty knot barrier on         Abrasion resistance enablers such as for
numerous different occasions! Seriously        instance the moulded soft edges on the
fast Freeride!                                 foot and cross-over battens, the batten
                                               end-protectors and a twin ply Dacron head
                                               panel each increase the sail’s longevity.
            DRAFT STABILITY

                                                   KOYOTE, PURE FREE RIDE!!!
The foil tension is grafted for excellent
draft stability when overpowered, yet
the handling is soft enough for effortless
maneuvers and easy pumping.

The sail can be easily locked down for
straight down the line blasting and is
extremely well balanced and beautifully
predictable throughout the transitions.

     SIZE             LUFF              BOOM          MAST                 HEAD

     5.3              419               161           400/19               Fixed

     5.9              437               173           430/21               Fixed

     6.6              457               184           430/21               Fixed

     7.4              477               198           460/25               Fixed

     8.2              489               210           460/25               Fixed

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KA SAIL KONCEPT 2018

     The KONCEPT is still considered to          moderately wide luff sleeve in super
                                                 lightweight hi-tech 2 mil tri-axial X-ply.
     be KA Sail’s signature sail.

     This sail has both impressed and                     CHANGES FOR 2018
     brought huge smiles to speed freaks
                                                 The 2017 Koncepts were working so well
     around the world for many years             already, we had difficulty finding much we
     now!                                        could improve upon in this sail. However,
                                                 we did make some minor changes which
                                                 proved very worthwhile in testing. For
           SIGNATURE RECORD SAIL                 2018, sizes 6.2 and down gained a little
                                                 more seam shaping at battens 5 and 6 to
     We could easily go on and on about the      improve drive and bottom end power.
     records this sail has already broken on
     multiple occasions...                       Furthermore, twist was increased at
                                                 batten 4 to improve top end, internal
     However, we would much rather keep it       reinforcements were added, engineering
                                                 and materials were further examined
     simple and explain its virtues...
                                                 and some changes were made to reduce
                                                 weight.
     BLISTERING SPEED & ACCELERATION

      It’s all about the right combination!

     The KONCEPT combines the blistering top
     speed and acceleration of a full-blooded
     race sail with the user friendliness of a
     freeride sail.

         LIGHTWEIGHT ERGONOMICS
     Thanks to the lightweight ergonomics of
     the KONCEPT, you’ll hardly know it’s the-
     re when you are blasting down your lo-
     cal speed strip and setting new personal
     speed records.

            STABILITY AND 3 CAMS
     With the 3 camber set-up, the KONCEPT
     offers perfect balance and stability you
     would certainly expect from a super high
     performance race sail without it becoming
     a monster, only giants can hang on to.

     This is all achieved by a combination of
     reasonably high foil tension, 3 cams, 7

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     carbon composite battens and a
We have also modified the SDM cambers           foil, while the 6.6 to 9.5 are more Slalom
to improve rotation and have enhanced           oriented and faster cross wind.
the batten materials.
                                                       RDM VS SDM CAMBERS
     LIGHTWEIGHT ERGONOMICS
                                                2018 KONCEPT sizes 5.4 up to 9.5 are
We have used extra hi-tech 2 mil tri-           delivered with standard SDM cambers;
axial laminate to the upper leech area          sizes 5.0 and down are supplied with RDM
which reduces swing weight, enhancing           cams. A replacement set is available to
the lightweight ergonomics of the sail.         make the switch between SDM and RDM.
Addition of extra luff round and seam
shaping in the lower foil of the KONCEPT will
create a more locked-in feeling and a more
balanced sail.
                                                   KONCEPT, THE SCIENCE OF
                                                          SPEED!!!
      SPEED OPTIMISED PROFILE
KONCEPT sizes 4.2 to 6.2 are optimised for
speed sailing with more shape in the lower

     SIZE             LUFF               BOOM          MAST                 HEAD

     4.2              365                159           340/15               Fixed

     4.6              380                166           370/17               Fixed

     5.0              395                173           370/17               Fixed

     5.4              409                180           400/19               Fixed

     5.8              423                186           400/19               Fixed

     6.2              435                193           430/21               Fixed

     6.6              449                199           430/21               Fixed

     7.0              461                205           430/21               Fixed

     7.5              474                213           460/25               Fixed

     8.5              501                228           490/29               Fixed

     9.5              526                242           520/33               Fixed

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KA SAIL KA.RACE 2018

     Our vision for the flagship sail of          Rather than making massive radical
     the KA Sail performance range was            changes to the KA.RACE for 2018,
     quite simple: create a sail that             we decided to improve on the highly
     allows any serious racer to reach his        successful 2017 design by means of
     or her full potential!                       multiple small tweaks and changes,
                                                  that all combined push the perfor-
            MEET THE KA.RACE 2018!                mance level even higher.

     To achieve this vision, we are               We had a good look at the panel lay-
     consequently continuously deve-              outs and internal reinforcements.
     loping, testing, tuning and refining         Also, we examined engineering and
     these sails. The Race sail is constant-      materials and made some changes
     ly under development and is closely          to reduce weight. SDM cambers were
     examined every time we do a new              modified to improve rotation and
     production build. For 2018, the focus        we enhanced the batten materials.
     has been on weight reduction and             Furthermore, we added some minor
     improved batten rotation.                    seam shape adjustments to improve
                                                  tension.
              8 BATTENS / 4 CAMS

     The KA.Race set-up, with its 8 carbon/
     composite battens and 4 cambers, is
     a full-blooded professional race sail
     created solely to win. Bred to win!

               NO COMPROMISES!

     A powerful lower foil provides huge
     power and acceleration, while the
     slippery upper profile minimises drag,
     delivering limitless top end speed.

       UNBELIEVABLE DRAFT STABILITY

     The relatively high foil tension in the
     KA.RACE teamed with the carbon/
     composite battens and 4 cambers
     enables draft stability levels that
     should really be experienced to be be-
     lieved! The result is a lighter and softer
     feel with a bit less pull from up-high,
     which makes the sail easier to lock

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     down especially in rougher water.
the sail’s overall weight and assists
           HI-TECH MATERIALS                control by reducing the swing weight
                                            and softening the ergonomics, espe-
Extra hi-tech materials in the upper
                                            cially noticeably in rough conditions.
luff sleeve area of the KA.RACE have
impacted the mast bend and leech
twist for a lighter feel, enhanced                RDM VS SDM CAMBERS
acceleration, speed and stability. We
                                            New for 2018 is that KA.RACE sizes
added luff round in the lower foil
                                            5.5 and 6.3 come with both SDM and
which has improved stability. The in-
                                            RDM cambers; sizes 7.1 and up are
creased luff curve provides a fuller
                                            supplied with only SDM cams. RDM
profile in the lower section of the sail,
                                            replacement sets are available.
which has greatly improved its low-
end sailing and end speed.
                                                KA.RACE, BRED TO WIN!!!
   REDUCTION OF SWING WEIGHT

A notable feature of the KA.Race is the
hi-tech 2mil tri-axial laminate in the
upper leech and foot panel, reducing

     SIZE           LUFF             BOOM         MAST               HEAD

     5.5            410              176          400/19             Fixed

     6.3            437              191          430/21             Fixed

     7.1            466              205          460/25             Fixed

     7.9            486              219          460/25             Fixed

     8.7            508              229          490/29             Fixed

     9.4            526              239          520/33             Fixed

     9.7            537              245          520/33             Fixed

     9.8            537              245          520/33             Fixed

     10.8           563              259          550/36             Fixed

     11.8           585              271          550/36             Fixed

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KA SAIL MASTS

                                KA SAIL SDM 100% MAST
     As the highest performance mast in the KA range, the SDM 100% is designed to
     get the absolute best out of your sail. Perfectly matched to our Racing Series, the
     KONCEPT and the KA.RACE, these masts are all about allowing you to reach your
     personal goals, be it a PB on your GPS or winning at the PWA Slalom.

     As part of our intense Ka.RT (Ka Rig Technology) program, we have developed
     a unique lay-up for all of our masts. This enables us to optimise weight without
     sacrificing the durability, resulting in a super responsive rig that flexes consistently
     and reacts instantly.

     The mast bend curves are matched perfectly to our luff curves, ensuring the
     sails behave exactly as the designers intended them to, and also twist and draft
     placement have been optimised.

         If you are serious about high performance, then look no further!

        SIZE          CARBON             IMCS          BEND CURVE              WEIGHT

        400           100%               19            13,5%                   1,5kg

        430           100%               21            13,5%                   1,7kg

        460           100%               25            13,5%                   1,8kg

        490           100%               29            13,5%                   2,0kg

        520           100%               33            13,5%                   2,2kg

        550           100%               36            13,5%                   2,3kg

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KA SAIL SDM 75% MAST
An extremely high performance mast, the SDM 75% is designed to get the most out
of your sails with some added durability and affordability.

Perfectly matched to our full sail range, these masts are especially suited for the
KULT and KOYOTE, and for KONCEPT riders who do not feel they can justify a 100%
Carbon mast.

As part of our intense Ka.RT (Ka Rig Technology) program, we have developed
a unique lay-up for all of our masts. This enables us to optimise weight without
sacrificing durability, resulting in a super responsive rig that flexes consistently and
reacts instantly.

The mast bend curves are matched perfectly to our luff curves ensuring the
sails behave exactly as the designers intended them to, and also twist and draft
placement have been optimised.

 If you desire high performance in a durable and affordable package,
                      then this is the mast for you!

    SIZE         CARBON           IMCS           BEND CURVE              WEIGHT

    400          75%              19             13,5%                   1,5kg

    430          75%              21             13,5%                   1,7kg

    460          75%              25             13,5%                   1,8kg

    490          75%              29             13,5%                   2,0kg

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KA SAIL MASTS
                                  KA SAIL RDM 100% MAST
     The highest performance reduced diameter mast in the KA mast range, the RDM
     100% has been designed to get the absolute best out of your sails with that
     extra peace of mind offered by an RDM mast. Utilising the same bend curves as our SDM
     masts, the RDM 100% can be used across the KA Sail Range, excluding the KA.RACE. Highly
     recommended for wave sailors who want the absolute best in radical conditions, they are
     also perfect for speed sailing on the smaller KONCEPTS with RDM cams fitted.

     As part of our intense Ka.RT (Ka Rig Technology) program, we have developed a unique lay-
     up for all of our masts. This enables us to optimise weight without sacrificing the durability,
     resulting in a super responsive rig that flexes consistently and reacts instantly. The mast
     bend curves are matched perfectly to our luff curves ensuring the sails behave exactly as
     the designers intended them to, and also twist and draft placement have been optimised.

         SIZE          CARBON               IMCS            BEND CURVE              WEIGHT

         340           100%                 15              13,5%                   1,2kg

         370           100%                 17              13,5%                   1,4kg

         400           100%                 19              13,5%                   1,5kg

         430           100%                 21              13,5%                   1,7kg

                                   KA SAIL RDM 75% MAST
     An extremely high performance mast, the RDM 75% has the highest durability of any mast
     in the KA range. Designed to get the most out of your sails, it is perfectly matched to our
     complete range excluding the KA.RACE, and is very suited to KAOS, KRYPTONITE, KILLER,
     KULT and the smaller KOYOTES. Sailors, who like to give their gear a thorough work-out, will
     especially appreciate the rugged construction.

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As part of our intense Ka.RT (Ka Rig Technology) program, we have developed a unique lay-
up for all of our masts. This enables us to optimise weight without sacrificing the durability,
resulting in a super responsive rig that flexes consistently and reacts instantly. The mast
bend curves are matched perfectly to our luff curves ensuring the sails behave exactly as
the designers intended them to, and also twist and draft placement have been optimised.

    SIZE          CARBON              IMCS           BEND CURVE               WEIGHT

    370            75%                17             13,5%                    1,4kg

    400            75%                19             13,5%                    1,5kg

    430            75%                21             13,5%                    1,7kg

                              KA SAIL RDM 40% MAST
As performance mast, the RDM 40% has been designed to get the most out of your sails with
added durability and affordability. Perfectly matched to our Freeride sail range, these masts
are especially suited for the KULT and KOYOTE.

As part of our intense Ka.RT (Ka Rig Technology) program, we have developed a unique lay-
up for all of our masts. This enables us to optimise weight without sacrificing the durability,
resulting in a super responsive rig that flexes consistently and reacts instantly. The mast
bend curves are matched perfectly to our luff curves ensuring the sails behave exactly as the
designers intended them to, and also twist and draft placement have been optimised.

    SIZE          CARBON              IMCS             BEND CURVE             WEIGHT

    340           40%                 15               13,5%                   1,4kg

    370           40%                 17               13,5%                   1,4kg

    400           40%                 19               13,5%                   1,5kg

    430           40%                 21               13,5%                   1,7kg
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KA SAIL BOOMS

     KA Sail Windsurfing offers a full range of both alloy and carbon booms featuring a mono-
     coque body, custom alloy or carbon materials, fully articulating head, clear length
     markings, easy to use adjustment collars, positive snap-in skinny adapter, etc.

     We have incorporated it all in our top end alloy and carbon booms, fitting both
     standard (SDM) and reduced (RDM) diameter masts perfectly!

                                     ALLOY BOOM DETAILS

       SIZE           GRIP         MATERIAL                  OUTLINE        BACKEND

       135-185        26mm         Monocoque alloy           Wave            Strap on

       150-200        29mm         Monocoque alloy           Wave            Strap on

       175-235        30mm         Monocoque alloy           Slalom          Wide/Rollers

       200-250        32mm         Monocoque alloy           Slalom          Wide/Rollers

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CARBON BOOM DETAILS
We have received many positive reactions about the considerable improvements to our
Carbon boom shapes, notably in the back-end section of these booms, which we implemen-
ted already in 2017. For 2018, we will continue the use of a wider end piece to ensure that
the boom allows the sail to breathe and fill out perfectly on the water, just as the designers
meant it! Performance with passion!

   SIZE           GRIP          MATERIAL                    OUTLINE          BACKEND

   135-185        26mm          Monocoque carbon             Wave            Strap on

   150-200        29mm          Monocoque carbon             Wave            Strap on

   175-235        30mm          Monocoque carbon             Slalom          Wide/Rollers

   200-250        32mm          Monocoque carbon             Slalom          Wide/Rollers

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