Gaastra quality, Gaastra Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Designed by American Dan Kaseler. Developed in USA.
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Durable rod battens - Pilot can even be used as a wave sail!
Twin strip x ply luff panel: with S-string Kevlar reinforcements For stability and higher rig tension
High quality Dimension Polyant material - Doesn't delaminate
Heavy Duty Luff sock - the lightest on the market when wet
Luff Sock stitching is 100% protected to ensure durabilty
Jelly Foot and Seam beads to protect against aggressive non-skid of modern boards
Reinforced Endbatten HD Layer
Silicon Reinforced Mast Opening & Sail perimeter
Double stitched seams
Clew Grommet Reinforced - most durable on the market
Dycut Curves to protect baten pocket ends when rigging
Responsive leech tension: With higher clew grommet
Five batten configuration for stability, power, balance and easy handling
Perfected foot cut out: Balancing speed and maneuverability
Triangulated load bearing panel layout: Gives the most strength to weight ratio
You Ride, You decide
The user friendly, lighter, lower priced version of test winning Gaastra Matrix.
Sailor Profile
• Beginner to Intermediate
• Casual to progressing commitment to the sport
Sailing Styles
• Beginners learning to windsurf with time on the water
• Intermediate level technique ie. learning harness, jumps, jibes and waterstarts
• Freeride cruising on a beam reach
2008 Pilot takes on the “White Tip” look matching our top of the line, high performance sails. New luff sleeve material and a hot new graphic make this sail look the part. The Pilot is a stylish rig that will get you on the water looking good. Performance is top notch and will outperform anything in its class.
PRO QUOTE
The best entry level to intermediate level sail on the market.
Easy to rig and fun to ride!
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Size |
Luff |
Boom |
Mast |
Base |
Head |
Batten |
Weight |
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4.5 |
402 |
160 |
400/19 |
2 |
adjust |
4 |
3.0kg |
|
5.0 |
418 |
170 |
400/19 |
18 |
adjust |
4 |
3.1 kg |
|
5.5 |
434 |
180 |
430/21 |
4 |
adjust |
5 |
3.6 kg |
|
6.0 |
450 |
190 |
430/21 |
20 |
adjust |
5 |
3.8 kg |
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6.5 |
466 |
200 |
460/25 |
6 |
fixed |
5 |
4.0 kg |
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7.0 |
482 |
210 |
460/25 |
22 |
fixed |
5 |
4.1 kg |
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7.5 |
494 |
220 |
460/25
490/29 |
34
4 |
fixed |
5 |
4.3 kg |
The 2008 Pilot range is compatable with RDM or Standard diameter masts from 0% to 100% carbon. Optimal performance is with 20 - 55% carbon..
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SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Free Shipping (Restrictions Apply See TERMS)
US orders ship from NY state.
Canadian orders ship from Kingston, Ontario
(Free shipping up to Canpar Courier Zone 5)
How to Rig your sail Video
2008 Gaastra Matrix 6.5 - Boards (UK ) June 2008
"very
clear favourite from this test...we very strongly recommend this sail
for any recreational freeride sailing and drag racing...great feedback
and power while retaining easy handling, good top end and
maneuverability...very impressed with it's real competitive edge over
it's rivals without sacrificing comfort in any way...faster and more
comfortable for blasting and maneuvering than opposition...excellent
acceleration and top speed...extremely forgiving in heavy chop...allows
very easy maneuvering of the board and goes neutral for easy
handling...it is the first time for several seasons that we tried a
no-cam sail that seems to move the genre forward a notch....best
acceleration, always fast. Impressive"
