FOLLOWING UP ON THE COMPLETE REDESIGNED FROM 2024 FEATURING AN INCREASED LUFF CURVE AND REDUCED HEAD GEOMETRY FOR IMPROVED FLIGHT CONTROL AND WIND RANGE The WARP_FOIL extends our PWA and IFCA fin slalom champion sail range. It’s a specific and highly advanced foil design suited for foil racers looking for something that complements the low-drag of the hydrofoil. Compared to traditional fin sailing you have approximately 70% lower drag on the foil. Therefore it requires a totally different sail design (profile, twist pattern, aspect ratio) to match the low-drag hydrofoils.The design of the 20.24 represented a milestone, as we were able to massively improve the wind range (= improved average speed) and the flight control in the upper range (= improved V-Max). To achieve this we significantly increased the luff curve and reduced the head size. A shortened boom length and the incorporation of a massive double-foil sleeve size were further key design elements.The WARP_FOIL 2024 concept has proven to be super competitive, so we decided to build on its success with an evolved version. Last year we have updated the batten configuration to a stiffer setup with a slightly flatter entry which enhanced the control in stronger winds and improved top speed across all sizes.For 2026 we introduce a new mast-sleeve construction in all sizes: > Less movement in the sail especially in the high-end >> more stability> Less drag> Better accelerationIn our eyes, the WARP_FOIL 20.26 redefines the benchmark of the control to performance to wind-range ratio. It’s purely designed to win low-drag hydrofoil races!Attention: for maximum performance the WARP_FOIL is equipped with 4 carbon tube battens. These battens are stiffer but unfortunately also more fragile than glass tube battens. Therefore, they are excluded from our warranty!
Caratteristiche
- INCREASED LUFF CURVE: Much increased wind range and more stable flight control in the top end
- RADICAL HIGH ASPECT GEOMETRY: Radical high aspect geometry to increases the efficiency on the hydrofoil
- MASSIVE DOUBLE FOIL SLEEVE: Tremendous improvement of the flying shape aerodynamics
- FLAT ENTRY PROFILE: Reduces the aerodynamic drag to gain more speed, better acceleration plus more lift
- HYPER CAM 2.0: Completely new and technically superior: the camber revolution with adjustable length - for optimised rotation and increased performance
Scheda tecnica
| SIZE | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| BOOM MAX (CM) | 166 | 176 | 188 | 198 | 208 |
| LUFF MAX (CM) | 396 | 428 | 488 | 526 | 564 |
| VARIO/FIX TOP | FIX | FIX | FIX | FIX | FIX |
| BATTENS | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| CAMBER | 4 + 2 SLEEVE INDUCER | 4 + 2 SLEEVE INDUCER | 4 + 2 SLEEVE INDUCER | 4 + 2 SLEEVE INDUCER | 4 + 2 SLEEVE INDUCER |
| WEIGHT (KG) | 4.30 | 4.60 | 5.00 | 5.50 | 6.00 |
| MAST TYPE (BEST/ALT.) | PLATINUM / -- | PLATINUM / -- | PLATINUM / -- | PLATINUM / -- | PLATINUM / -- |
| MAST GEO (BEST/ALT.) | SDM/-- | SDM/-- | SDM/-- | SDM/-- | SDM/-- |
| MAST LENGTH (BEST/ALT.) | 380/-- | 400/-- | 460/-- | 520/-- | 550/-- |
