Gaastra Air Ride 2023

Foiling enthusiasts will admire the Air Ride, which combines the benefits of a high aspect design with outstanding lightness and maneuverability.

A cleverly designed panel layout eliminates unnecessary seams, which leads to reduced weight and increased durability. The Dacron luff panel provides perfect load distribution and easy to handle power generation in light winds.

Smooth batten rotation, maximum control and increased performance were achieved by refining the Air Ride’s luff curve and implementing a one-piece mast sleeve, which enhances lightness and optimizes stretch.

The high aspect design increases efficiency and low-end power, which allows you to take-off incredibly early. Easy handling, controllability and a balanced feeling motivate you to accelerate and fly above the water surface at high speed.

The Air Ride is the right choice for windsurf foiling at all skill levels with its mix of easy-to-use characteristics and incredible performance potential.

KEY FEATURES - 

> High aspect design - Foil specific high aspect design leads to superb efficiency and low-end power

> Moderate tension profile - Moderate tension already leads to the perfect trim, which makes rigging of the Matrix extremely convenient.

> Cross batten concept - The cross batten provides perfect stability in the profile of the Cosmic and a fixed centre of pressure.

> No-cam performance design - Performance of a race-oriented sail paired with ease of use and smooth batten rotation of a no-cam construction.

> One piece mast sleeve - The one-piece mast sleeve makes the Air Ride lighter and improves stretch characteristics.

> Refined luff curve - A refined luff curve leads to enhanced control and performance.

> Redesigned luff panel - Modified luff panel ensure a strong and efficient load distribution.

> Dacron luff panel - A Dacron panel next to the mast sleeve allows the Air Ride to power up smoothly.

> Integrated batten technology - All battens above the boom are integrated into the overlapping panels for maximized symmetry and stability.