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The requirements for a Power Wave and a Freestyle sail are very similar: great planing potential combined with maximum handling and good controllability. Up to a size of 5.4 m2, DUKE was designed as a powerful Wave sail according to Björn Dunkerbeck's specifications.
Since it possesses the greatest trimming versatility of all our Wave sails, it can also be easily controlled by medium-weight sailors. For sizes 5.9 m2 and above, Kai Hopf improved the new DUKE according to the specifications of Freestyle World Champion Jose Gollito Perez and EFPT Champion Andre Paskowski. The tighter leech connects the top of the sail with the lower section, allowing the head to contribute more power in light winds.
As the wind increases, this increased tension produces a smooth progressive twist down the whole leech, instead of only at the head. The result is more wind range and better rig control, especially during difficult Freestyle tricks. The use of stable X.PLY 725 in the center panel (5.4 m2 and smaller) increases durability and guarantees greater longevity in the waves.
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