Duotone S_Pace 2024

The base is the groundbreaking 3 IN 1 DESIGN that Kai has developed over three years, allowing an unmatched range of adjustment. Together with the three brand-new HYPER CAM 2.0, this results in an extremely wide range of use: Adjusting the S_PACE trim for low- or high-end conditions fundamentally changes the sail, making it possible to reach top performance in all wind conditions! The new S_PACE with the 3 IN 1 DESIGN is the perfect blend of our most successful race slalom and freeride sails: whether V-Max, maximum acceleration, or used as a sporty foil engine, the S_PACE is the most versatile cam sail on the market. With this sail, designer Kai Hopf combines the peak performance of the WARP with very balanced sailing behaviour and a much broader range of use. This is achieved through a greatly reduced and almost straight luff curve in the upper part. This means changes in the luffing tension have a very strong effect on the leech. Low downhaul tension results in a very tight leech, high tension leads to a very loose leech. The two extremely distant MIN and MAX trim points prove that the 3 IN 1 DESIGN covers an incredibly wide wind range. On top, the S_PACE shows a completely different high- or low-end performance and sail character depending on the trim. On the MIN setting with tight leech, it’s super effective to pump, accelerates very efficiently, and feels incredibly light – also ideal for foiling. On the MAX trim, however, the S_PACE feels very similar to the WARP, constantly getting faster without limits. Three new, length-adjustable HYPER CAMS 2.0 ensure unique draft and profile stability yet smooth rotation. Particularly noticeable is the highly tapered luff sleeve in the AERO SLEEVE DESIGN 2.0. Its width in the aerodynamically important boom area enables the optimal transition from the “thick” mast leading edge to the “thin” sail body. However, at the top of the sail, the luff sleeve remains relatively narrow to allow quick water starts. This is supported by the LUFF LIFT DESIGN of the WARP 20.20, which provides extra lift. Simply amazing: When used for foiling, the S_PACE features a special clew eyelet to position the sail even more upright!