Storm
Target sailors: high wind freeride and "power" wave sailors
High Wind Freeride is a distinction we make because we recognise that not all high-wind sailors are wave sailors.The Storm can certainly be used to good effect in the waves but most high-wind sailing is far more general than that. A sail that�s specifically cut for riding the large perfect waves of Maui is not necessarily the best for a gusty day in the mushy onshore conditions that sailors on England�s south coast know so well.
The Storm provides a very powerful, stable, locked in feeling that makes the sailor feel totally in control on even the most gusty and gnarly of days. Fighting with the rig is a thing of the past with the Storm, just plug in and go with the ultimate high-wind freeride sail for expert and novice alike.
The multi-test winning Storm is an absolute classic.
Ideal mast: FreeWave 75 / RD Wave
Recommended mast: Carbon 45
Test reports: 6.0m Boards Magazine March '00
6.0m Windsurf Magazine May '03
5.5m Windsurf Magazine Jan/Feb '02
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Storm rigging guide
| Size | Luff | Boom | Mast IMCS Ideal | Mast IMCS Range | Battens | Cams |
| 3.50 | 3.59adj | 1.53 | 16 | 16-21 | 5 | 0 |
| 4.00 | 3.76-78adj | 1.61 | 16 | 16-21 | 5 | 0 |
| 4.50 | 3.88-90adj | 1.68 | 16-19 | 16-21 | 5 | 0 |
| 5.00 | 4.11-13adj | 1.75 | 19 | 19-25 | 5 | 0 |
| 5.25 | 4.20-22adj | 1.80 | 19 | 19-25 | 5 | 0 |
| 5.50 | 4.28-30adj | 1.6 | 19-21 | 19-25 | 5 | 0 |
| 5.75 | 4.40-42adj | 1.88 | 21 | 21-25 | 5 | 0 |
| 6.00 | 4.50-52adj | 1.93 | 21 | 21-25 | 5 | 0 |
| 6.25 | 4.58-60adj | 1.98 | 21-25 | 21-25 | 5 | 0 |
| 6.50 | 4.63-65adj | 2.01 | 25 | 21-25 | 5 | 0 |
Sail features:
- Fully protected, Kevlar load distributing head reinforcement.
- Triple layer batten pocket giving scuff resistance on reverse side as well as full width internal adhesive polyester for internal protection.
- Ultra Lightweight compact streamlined batten tensioners.
- Scuff resistors on both top and reverse side on the leech of every batten pocket.
- Internal stitch and batten end protection against wear inside the luff tube.
- Fully faired tack with extra thick padding protection.
- Extended scuff resistant edging for protection of foot and clew against wear.
- High quality stainless steel eyelet. 2 at clew for boom height adjustment, 1 at tack for fast, easy rigging for use with pulley hook.
- Impact absorbing panel reduces risk of major damage in waves.
- Competition streamer loop.
- Impact line sewn into leech.
- Triple layer glued seams.
