Introducing the Patrik RACE LA sail.
SUPER FAST SLALOM AND SPEED SAIL WITH ALL IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS.
OVERVIEW
We have taken the world title and world record winning Race+ to the next level. At first, it seemed like mission impossible to improve this speed and slalom sail that our team riders love so much. After carefully fine-tuning many aspects of the sail, we are absolutely thrilled to bring you the new RACE LA for the 2024 season. "LA" stands for "low aspect" ratio. This sail is a pure fin sail and a mighty power horse. It will drive you down the slalom course like nothing else and is the weapon of choice for speedsailing and GPS speed events. The deeper profile and longer boom straight keep you powered up at all times while the new release characteristics have improved the high wind control even more compared to the Race+, which has gained its reputation on speed strips all over the world. If you're looking for a no-compromise ultra-fast fin racing sail, reach for the new RACE LA.
WHAT'S NEW
UPDATES FROM RACE+ TO RACE LA:
- Steeper batten angles for better twist, more stability, and more control
- Slightly wider boom panels to compensate for some power loss due to steeper battens
- Wider mast sleeve overall for a more efficient profile and better breathing
- Lighter construction for improved handling
- Three top batten tensioners in the front for less swing weight at the leech
- Graphic update with improved viewing angles for the rider
CONSTRUCTION
The sail construction has been carefully optimized to save weight where you feel it the most without compromising on the stiff frame of the sail, which creates the incredible power and control our racing sails have.
The three top batten tensioners have been moved to the front to reduce the swing weight at the leech and let the top part of the sail breathe more freely.
Reinforcements have been optimized and new materials have been chosen to bring you the perfect strength-to-weight ratio. Our sails will last you many, many races and sessions without wearing and stretching and without becoming impossible to ride after only months like some competitors' ultra-light sails. With PATRIK, you buy a solid, quality-built sail that has been designed with Swiss precision and has been fully tested in detail by our R&D team.
SPECS
| Luff (+- 1 cm) | Boom (+- 1 cm) | Ideal mast | Alternative softer mast | Alternative harder mast | Cambers | |
| 4.6 | 399 | 159 | SDM 360 – IMCS 16 | / | SDM 380– IMCS 17 | 4 (3 + 1) |
| 5.2 | 421 | 173 | SDM 380– IMCS 17 | SDM 360 + extender 40 – IMCS 16 | SDM 400– IMCS 19 | 4 (3 + 1) |
| 5.8 | 437 | 185 | SDM 400 – IMCS 19 | SDM 380 + extender 40 – IMCS 17 | SDM 420 – IMCS 21 | 4 (3 + 1) |
| 6.2 | 453 | 197 | SDM 420 – IMCS 21 | SDM 400 + extender 40 – IMCS 19 | SDM 440 – IMCS 23 | 4 (3 + 1) |
