about the sail
The current DRIVE CLOTH features an ultra-modern 2.5-batten design (3.0 m² and above) that offers excellent performance for a wide range of individuals. We worked closely with the most well-known surfing schools and associations, whose knowledge and experience were significant influences on the concept.
The DRIVE CLOTH is an easy planing sail that will accompany any beginner or dedicated improver for a very long time. It’s super easy to get out of the water and very easy to control on all courses as well as during manoeuvres. In sub planing conditions it really gives the rider something to hold on to, offering stability that will come in handy on choppy waters. Once planing, the sail stays very well balanced. The wind pressure can be gradually transformed into speed, so that the rider is always in full control.
With the use of Dacron and vinyl, the DRIVE CLOTH is virtually indestructible, making it ideal for use in windsurfing schools. Thanks to the elastic nature of the Dacron material and its unique shape, the DRIVE CLOTH loads up very gently and develops a full profile. As a result, it generates powerful propulsion and has excellent planing characteristics. Moreover, the draft position remains stable even when far into the planing range.
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DACRON VINYL CONSTRUCTION
Ideal for surf schools as it makes the DRIVE CLOTH virtually indestructibleDACRON VINYL CONSTRUCTION
Perfect for learning at the elasticity gives the rider something to hold on toDACRON VINYL CONSTRUCTION
Perfect for learning at the elasticity makes the sail to load up very gentlyPROGRESSIVE BATTEN CONFIGURATION
Batten amount depending on sail size and thus perfectly matching the range of useMast bend curve and Sail-Mast compatibility
At DUOTONE we use a Medium Constant Curve for our masts (our bend percentages range between 61-63 bottom and 75-77
top depending on model and length).
As this curve sits right in the middle within Constant Curve masts it offers the biggest compatibility of any bend curve.
This makes our masts and sails the most compatible on the market.
Here is how good other brand masts work with Duotone sails and vice versa
80-90% (depending on model and size):
Challenger Sails, Ezzy, GA (2017 on), Goya, Gun Sails, KA Sails, Loft Sails, Naish Sails, NeilPryde (RDM masts),
RRD, S2Maui, Sailloft, Sailworks, Severne (2014 on).
70-80% (depending on model and size):
Hot Sails, NeilPryde (SDM masts), Point7, Simmer Style, Chinook.
Not compatible:
Avanti, Gaastra (until 2016), Maui Sails, Severne (until 2013).
sail specifications