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CONSISTENT POWER. CONSISTENT CONTROL

New for 2007, the ALPHA is a sail purpose made for onshore, less than ideal, wave-sailing conditions. It is the most powerful wave sail in the collection and is designed to deliver consistent power across a broad spectrum of conditions. With an entirely new configuration featuring a wider luff pocket, longer boom and reduced luff length, it was possible for the Design Team to create a powerful, yet forgiving, sail.

DESIGN OBJECTIVE

• To develop the most powerful wave sail in the range; a sail that excels in onshore wave sailing conditions.
• The sail must have good bottom end and strong upwind capabilities.
• The sail must feature good lift and drive for back and front-side wave riding, and jumping in onshore conditions.
• To focus as much of the sails’ power as possible around the rider.

• The ALPHA is low-aspect compared to the Combat and Zone – it features a slightly longer boom and shorter luff (relative to the 2006 Search). This enhances upwind performance, generates lift and delivers more constant power.
• A reduced luff-length allows the sail to be rigged on shorter masts (4.5m to 5.4m all rig on a 400cm mast). This gives the sail a softer, more relaxed feeling - without compromising draft stability.
• The ALPHA has the most shaping of all NeilPryde wave sails – this creates power.
• Reducing the size of the head means the head can be designed relatively 'tighter' compared to the Search. This enhances upwind ability but does not give the sail a top heavy feeling.
• Introduction of a wider luff-sleeve (compared to the Search) – allows the sail to neutralise more easily and be less "direct" in gusty conditions.

COMPARISON CHART

RIDER QUOTE

"When NeilPryde asked me to test the new ALPHA, I knew straight away that this sail was exactly what I needed, and was for sure going to be a winner! It has perfect handling in onshore waves and just enough power to dominate any break, but not too much.

The ALPHA is a sail that can be ridden by everybody - not just by the guys my size."

Antoine Albeau / FRA192