Balanced Power
Anyone that has experienced windsurfing either quits because it was too frustrating and difficult, or becomes completely hooked by it. The ones hooked in windsurfing can pinpoint the reason to one event: the moment that board rushed over the water, the feeling of the power of the sail balanced and all completed in an relatively effortless action. Balanced Power in technical terms is achieved when the center of effort of the sail is positioned over the centerline of the board, directly over the center of lateral resistance of the board. (...and in non-technical terms, you feel you can balance the pull of the sail so there is no fight or effort in controlling it).

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Designed by American Dan Kaseler. Developed in USA.

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Designed by American Dan Kaseler. Developed in USA.

The pinnacle of freeride sails the ever-popular Matrix boasts some great new looks and maintains perfect performance. A no cam freeride sail that has top end speed and control without sacrificing planing power! Hook in and Hang on...

R&D:
Precise profiles and with a wider head give quick acceleration and stableness in both gusts and lulls! A 6 batten configuration offers great top end speed and control. Composition tube battens keep the draft locked. The low foot cutout increases speed and enables you to close the gap for fast runs!

Arnon Dagan:
Simply brilliant- I have had some speed runs on this sail and am impressed with how stable it is! The R&D team has done a great job to get a freeride sail to go this fast!

Bottom line:
If easy rigging and blasting back and forth is what you like to do, you will be impressed with the Matrix. A no-cam sail that has speed to burn! Fun with function make this one of our most popular sails!

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Designed by American Dan Kaseler. Developed in USA.
This short-luff, compact sail provides quick acceleration with ultra maneuverability!  It is soft in the hands and powerful in the light winds.... A sail that will do whatever it is told!

The 4 batten skeleton (4.2 - 5.0m), reduces weight while generating power. 5 battens (5.3 - 6.6m) for exceptional stability in gusts. It has a forgiving character that delivers instant on/off response offering great control. The Low aspect ratio is perfect for wave, freestyle and freeride sailors. The window shape is optimized for viewing the wave so you can see exactly where you need to go. A triangulated load bearing panel gives an unmatched strength to weight ratio.

Bottom line
A radical do it all sail- works great for wave, freestyle and freeride jumping applications. A progressive rig with great range in the gusts -  it will not let you down. This durable construction will take abuse and keep you going strong.  The new-school design will take your sailing to the next level!

Boardseeker Magazine test of 5.3:
When it comes to wave performance the IQ is extremely impressive, offering lightness, maneuverability and agility that you wouldn't normally associate with a sail of this size. These assets, combined with a fantastic top end, make it a great choice for all types of wavesailor.

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Designed by American Dan Kaseler. Developed in USA.

We have used this new sail extensively and are blown away with the performance. By far the best Freeride sail we have ever used!

Fully redesigned for 2012,  with Cross Batten in the boom area. Instant acceleration, more power, more control and incredible upwind performance: the new Matrix impresses all with a huge wind range. The result is a state-of-the-art freeride design with a lower center of gravity and more compact outline for awesome jumping and gybing. No matter what conditions you sail, the new 2012 Matrix will get amaze you!

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The new Matrix is equipped with six battens and NO cambers. The new Radial Panel Layout optimally distributes the forces on the sail, it also allows a better profile alignment, more harmonious twist behavior while making the sail more robust. The foot area is free of folds and the bottom window of the sail was again reinforced. The three composite tube battens ensure that the power zone remains stable even in hammering gusts.

With the new shorter boom and shorter mast, the Matrix is a modern performance-oriented sail. The new changes make it quite different to the Cross. The new outline in the foot area makes it easier to pull the sail on the board. It is easy to rig, jibes like a wave sail, but once you hook in it develops turbo speed, like a real slalom sail. Whether you have a Freeride, Freerace or a thoroughbred Slalom board under your feet, the Matrix will deliver performance. The pressure point is further back allowing for effortless drive upwind and planing without pumping, even with larger and heavier boards. It is designed to work perfectly with 75 and 55 percent carbon masts.

TOP FACTS

• NEW DESIGN!
• No cambers
• Equipped with 6 battens
• New dropped clew - shorter boom, improved lower twist
• Fifth batten crosses the boom area - more power and performance
• Short boom / Short mast
• Radial Panel Layout - for optimized profile, twist control and durability