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Gaastra Vandal Sails

Manic HD 2012

BOTTOM LINE:
The Manic is a great sail for all conditions and all surfers. When it comes to performance in big waves, it is to a class by itself, a radical wave sail with absolutely neutral handling no matter what happens!

2012 Manic HD
PASSIONATED CONTROL FREAK

After having been completely redesigned last year, we just reviewed the 2012 model improving durability and adding a perfect fine tuning for each size.
From 3,3 to 5,7 you will always find the ultra light handling and extreme control the Manic is known for. It is soft, balanced and neutral on waves. It reacts immediately and the pressure can turned directly to on or off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through the white-water zone without any problem.
The 2012er design offers even more pure Manic feeling than ever! It will be difficult to find a better all rounder for waves or stormy days! In big waves the incredible handling makes the Manic a class of its own for both light and heavy riders!

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Peter:”After the extreme update last year where we adopted many of the development details of the IQ, this year the main task was to fine tune each size and go into the detail.” The new panel layout optimally supports the design characteristics with the radial cut that evenly spreads the forces generated at tack and clew into the sail body. We redesigned and properly protected the bottom of the sail window, we increased the width of the leechpanel. The result is a light and convincing sail, even more durable than before. The Dacron luff panel was maintained for a resilient and soft feel. The shape is kept in the front of the sail so you will never loose control. The profile which is locked low in the sail combined with the perfect leech twist make the Manic smooth and easy even in the biggest waves and most extreme conditions.

ROSS WILLIAMS SAYS:
“The 2011 Manic has already convinced me completely. The new design and details make the sail easier to handle and at the same time it becomes more robust. I can hit the wave always 100% without thinking about any damages. Thanks Peter, I call that perfect precision work!”

Tech Specs
size Mast IMCS LUFF Boom Base Batten Head/
Top
Cams Recom
Mast
4.0 370 17 374 151 5 4 Vario 0 Gasstra
75 RDM
4.2 370 17 382 156 12.5 5 Vario 0 Gaastra
75 RDM
4.5 370 17 395 160 27.5 5 Vario 0 Gaastra
75 RDM
4.7 400 19 402 163 2.5 5 Fixed 0 Gaastra
100 RDM
5.0 400 19 410 165 12.5 5 Fixed 0 Gaastra
100 RDM
5.3 400 19 420 171 22.5 5 Fixed 0

Gaastra
100 RDM