about the sail
For the fetishists among the specialists, the SUPER HERO by Viktor Fernandez is now available as a limited edition M.PLUS in ultralight high-tech membrane construction. The membrane body is manufactured by a highly specialized yacht-sail producer on computer-controlled manufacturing plants. The aim was to achieve maximum weight savings in addition to improved durability compared to membrane sails available todate. Using the experience from yachting we use a 20% thicker special monofilm and a higher adhesive content. On the first film layer Dyneema fibers are laid out by a plotter following exactly the force directions. The exact course was defined in advance by computer simulation by the designer and the manufacture. Subsequently, the upper layer is applied and compacted in a vacuum process before the adhesive is activated under heat. Two of the four batten pockets are directly laminated into the body during this process. The mast pocket incl. protector, the remaining two batten pockets and the fittings are complemented in the traditional procedure.
The result is a 20% (= 600 g) lighter high-end SUPER HERO, whose lower weight is clearly noticeable, especially during maneuvers. Never before has a wave sail been so light and loose in the hand and so neutral during wave sailing, especially since the membrane gives the sail a pleasant-elastic feeling and thus especially in the underpowered wind range improves the performance. Apart from that the range of use and basic character do not differ from the regular SUPER HERO. Viktor Fernandez uses only the M.PLUS edition for the world cup, because the weight advantages are simply unbeatable.
Ultimate technology and the most elaborate manufacturing processes mean that the SUPER HERO M.PLUS is only available in very limited quantities at a price well above the regular version.
Important note: The SUPER HERO M.PLUS is a high-tech professional sail, which is designed for minimum weight despite optimized membrane film. This inevitably comes at the expense of durability, which is why the M.PLUS edition is excluded from the 5-year warranty.
SUPER HERO M.PLUS
MEMBRANE PLUS
Membrane laminate with 20% thicker special film and increased adhesive content results in a significantly increased durability with just 100-150g extra weightHOLLOW LOWER LEECH
Hollow Lower Leech with additional MINI BATTEN stabilizes the profile right above the boom and prevents leech flatteringBATTEN FREE CENTER
As reactive as a 3-batten sail in drift & go conditions yet super stable in overpowered conditionsSUPER-LIGHT BUMPER
The lightest protector on the market, with integrated trim indicatorTACK FITTING
The elimination of the tack rollers saves another 80gEpoxy Battens
Unbreakable Epoxy BattensMast 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