We present the Patrik 5-Wave sail.
5-BATTEN WAVE SAIL WITH MAXIMUM HIGH-END CONTROL AND A PLAYFUL FEEL ON THE WAVES.
> 5 battens
> High end
> Soft Luff panel
> Normal aspect ratio.
OVERVIEW
The PATRIK 5Wave is our most playful, super-efficient, classic 5-batten wave sail. Developed in Margaret River, Australia, by Patrik Diethelm and 3D mastermind Fabio Canella, this sail is the top choice for crossover freestyle/wave riding and maximum control in big waves and strong winds. The key to the 5Wave’s outstanding control and efficiency is its high-aspect-ratio design.
PERFORMANCE
| ONSHORE / SIDESHORE | 7/10 |
| ON-OFF FEEL | 8/10 |
| DIRECT / SOFT FEEL | 7/10 |
| CONTROL WHEN JUMPING | 10/10 |
| DRIVE IN TURNS | 8/10 |
| FRONT- / BACKHANDED | 6/10 |
| LOW-END POWER | 8/10 |
| HIGH-END CONTROL | 10/10 |
| WEIGHT / DURABILITY | 8/10 |
| TRIM RANGE | 10/10 |
* Compared to our other wave sails. (yellow)
SPECS
| Luff (+- 2 cm) | Boom (+- 3 cm) | Best mast | Compatible mast | Vario top | |
| 3.4 | 349 | 139 | RDM 340 – IMCS 15 | RDM 370 – IMCS 17 | YES |
| 3.8 | 366 | 145 | RDM 340 – IMCS 15 | RDM 370 – IMCS 17 | YES |
| 4.2 | 383 | 151 | RDM 370 – IMCS 17 | / | NO |
| 4.6 | 403 | 157 | RDM 370 – IMCS 17 | RDM 400 – IMCS 19 | NO |
| 5.0 | 419 | 161 | RDM 400 – IMCS 19 | / | NO |
| 5.4 | 433 | 167 | RDM 400 – IMCS 19 | RDM 430 – IMCS 21 | NO |
| 5.8 | 447 | 175 | RDM 430 – IMCS 21 | / | NO |
| 6.2 | 457 | 181 | RDM 430 – IMCS 21 | / | NO |
Construction
Choosing the right material and where to use it was one of the most important considerations in the development of our Wave series. Instead of increasing the profile of the panels (which puts additional strain on the seams and limits the range of use), we decided to experiment with sail materials and carefully select the correct thickness for each area. From the mast to the clew, we used soft Dacron for the luff panel, then 2 MIL x/scrim-ply for the front/upper section, and 4 MIL x/scrim-ply for the base. All panels along the leech are made of thicker 5 MIL x/warp ply. This combination helps direct the wind into the sail exactly where you want the power and prevents the center of pressure from shifting as conditions get rougher. Compared to the 4-Wave, we’ve developed a larger area in 5 MIL to improve the performance of our 5-batten wave sail in strong winds.
As a finishing touch, we’ve developed our own Kevlar load-distribution lines. They connect the clew, the B1 tip, and the two innovative mini-battens on the luff panel. The secret to its incredible wind range lies (also) here...
Last but not least, we’ve focused on delivering a sail that’s as light as possible while still being able to survive some major wipeouts and last you for years to come. That’s our true approach to sustainability.
TRIM
The 5Wave offers the same extended trim range on the Luff and clew as the 4Wave.
First, adjust your preferred Luff to determine the amount of slack in the leech that you prefer. Less Luff for a freestyle/wave baggy feel, and a more open leech for down-the-line sailing and jumping in strong winds. Then, use your Luff primarily to adjust the desired profile, power, and drive.
PRO TIPS
"The playful feel of the 5Wave suits lighter riders like me, as this 5-batten sail has less backhand power than our 4Wave. So don’t confuse this 5-batten concept with the standard approach of other brands, which usually design a 4-batten sideshore sail and a 5-batten onshore wave sail. It’s different here. With our sails, the 4Wave actually has more bite and drive than the 5Wave, which also performs amazingly in strong winds. The 4-Wave is perfect in lighter winds and for heavier riders, though.”
BASTIEN ESCOFET (Professional Surfer)
