Neil Pryde V6 2006 - The Pure Freeride Sail

The V6 is a real freeride sail: serious performance in a package that is lightweight, easy handling and fun. The V6 represents a return to the basics: easy planing, high speed & fun with minimal hassle. Being very easy to use, you will be surprised by it’s performance.

DESIGN OBJECTIVE

The V6 needs to boast very early planing capabilities combined with a good top end speed and effortless upwind performance. Faster than the Solo and more manoeuvrable than the V8, a sail that allows the rider to focus simply on blasting and having fun. The ideal sail for lightmedium winds and freeride boards. Sail must be easy to rig, gybe and waterstart for the intermediate user.

SAIL SPECIFIC FEATURES

• Six batten configuration with a Flatwater outline
• Flexhead Configuration
• Neil Pryde Component Batten system
• Luffglide Luffpocket Material

HOW WAS IT DONE?

• The V6 started as a 6 Batten sail with a strictly flatwater outline.
• Compared to the Solo, a deeper profile in the bottom of the sail gives the sail good drive in light winds and stability in strong winds.
• Moderate boom length with relatively low foot profile for best manoeuvrability/performance ratio.
• Slightly wider luff sleeve further improves the stability of the sail. It also makes the sail very easy to rig.
• Two intercams allowing for RAF rotation while providing cam profile support for stability and early planing.

“The Neil Pryde V6 is one of those sails that you just want to go cruising on. It planes early as a result of the
2 intercams, has a narrow luff pocket that makes waterstarting a breeze and has a great top end
speed. It makes exciting windsurfing feel so easy.”
Allison Shreeve - Neil Pryde Rider