RS:Slalom
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RS:Slalom
Features
| Component luff pocket construction features a low friction material in the cam area, facilitating easier rotation. Kevlar™ reinforced material used in the upper luff pocket reduces sail weight while stabilising sail entry and twist.. | Integrated Compact Clew creates a continues sail outline, resulting in a more stable more supported leech while keeping the clew inset for optimum stability and range of use. | Progressive luff curve for the best balance of performance and ease of use. |
RS:Slalom
Technology
Rider Impression
Antoine Albeau
"I really enjoy sailing on the RS:Slalom sail, I get the same feeling as if I am using the RS:Racing sail but so much easier in the hands, light in the jibe, and perfect rotation. This is my favourite sail yo ride with some friends around!"
1Compact Outline – Reduced luff length
2Integrated Compact Clew
3Progressive batten and cam layout
4UltraCam
5Flex V-Head configuration
6Easy to find mast joint
7Batten pocket protection
8Aerodynamic boom cutout closure
9Component Luff-Pocket
10Fully tubular batten construction
113-piece batten construction – mid/lower body
12Dynamic Luff-Sleeve Shaping
13Bat Cam batten adjuster
1Compact Outline – Reduced luff length
2 Integrated Compact Clew
Best of both worlds - The best in handling and wind range through a shorter boom, while more stable in the mid leech and foot area through the continuous outline of the sail allowing the tension to run through the parameter of the sail.
3Progressive batten and cam layout
4Ultracam
Innovative suspended camber system dramatically improves sail rotation and acceleration out of gybes. Simultaneous tuning of battens and cambers makes the sail easy to tune.
5Flexhead configuration
6Easy to find mast joint
7Batten pocket protection
8Aerodynamic boom cutout closure
9Component Luff-Pocket Construction and Integrated Luff Pocket window
The luff pocket construction features a low friction material in the cam area, facilitating easier rotation.
Stiffer material used in the upper luff-pocket reduces sail weight while stabilizing sail entry and twist.
Large window size for good visibility to leeward and ahead.
10Fully tubular batten construction
113-piece batten construction – mid/lower body
A 3-piece batten provides the framework for the design of a smooth, lightweight and stable sail profile.
A. Carbon/fiberglass tube: stiffest section.
B. Hollow mid-section: medium stiffness.
C. Precision Tapered CNC Batten: variable stiffness.
12Dynamic Luff-Sleeve Shaping
A. Increasing the width of the double surface leading edge in the area where the profile is the deepest, ie in front of the rider, helps to keep the draft stable in this critical area.
B. Decreasing the width of the double luff in the head allows the sail to twist off more smoothly and under less load. This reduces tension on the leech.
13Bat Cam batten adjuster
For the EVOIV and MKIV we are introducing a new batten adjuster that will allow you to add the sufficient amount of batten tension without having to worry about damaging your bat-cam or struggling to get the right pressure on the cams.
RS:Slalom
Sail Specs
| Size | LUFF | BOOM | BASE | BATTENS | CAMS | WEIGHT | IDEAL MAST | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 399cm | 180cm | 30/0 | 7 | 3 | 4.94kg | NeilPryde Matrix 370/400 | BNPRSS455 |
| 6.2 | 423cm | 190cm | 24 | 7 | 3 | 5.21kg | NeilPryde Matrix 400 | BNPRSS462 |
| 7.0 | 448cm | 200cm | 18 | 7 | 3 | 5.52kg | NeilPryde Matrix 430 | BNPRSS470 |
| 7.8 | 469cm | 210cm | 14 | 7 | 3 | 5.81kg | NeilPryde Matrix 460 | BNPRSS478 |
| 8.6 | 494cm | 223cm | 4 | 7 | 3 | 6.14kg | NeilPryde Matrix 490 | BNPRSS486 |
| 9.5 | 520cm | 233cm | 30 | 7 | 3 | 6.47kg | NeilPryde Matrix 490 | BNPRSS495 |
RS:Slalom
Wind
Range
