Description
Description
Your wave sail for any conditions!
The SUPER_HERO has it all: unbeatable handling, neutrality, and the lowest weight without sacrificing durability. We can truly claim that it is the most versatile wave sail with the widest possible wind range that we have ever built. That‘s why we recommend it unreservedly for all conditions and all rider weights!
For SS24, we have refined the SUPER_HERO to optimise the performance in all conditions. With the SIZE SPECIFIC DRAFT POSITION, sails in sizes 5.0 and larger have a slightly higher draft position to facilitate earlier planning and a lighter feel. Yet in the smaller sizes, the lower, more central draft position remains to give maximum control. This is why the SUPER_HERO remains THE ultimate World Cup Wave sail, which always works optimally in all wave conditions around the globe.
The SUPER_HERO continues to ride very smoothly, is as responsive as a 3-batten sail in float and ride conditions yet has real bite at the decisive moment. The SUPER_HERO is direct when pumping, planes early, develops real drive on the wave, is stable and offers this special neutrality for superior control thanks to its SIZE SPECIFIC DRAFT POSITION.
We have continued to pursue our LIGHT DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION, which in 2022 saw a modified panel layout, reinforcement patches with high-strength high-modulus fibres „Made in Germany“ and a new mast sleeve construction, designer Kai Hopf achieved a weight reduction of a clearly noticeable 200 to 300g! Unlike other brands, the thickness of the fabric and film used was not been reduced and thus the well-known durability of the SUPER_HERO is fully maintained! That‘s exactly why we call it LIGHT DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION.
Every single size of the SUPER_HERO is perfectly tuned and matured down to the last detail. The batten rotation remains buttery smooth even with minimal clew tension and the top works very actively, swallows hard gusts and supports acceleration. Therefore, you can confidently choose to ride a smaller size than many other wave sails.
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Key Features
ONE PIECE SLEEVE: No more seam at the leading edge >> 80 g lower weight and no hard spot through overlapping panels
LIGHT DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION: Weight reduction of a clearly noticeable 200 to 300 g without reducing the thickness of the main panel thus maintaining the well-known durability and longevity!
XPLY PLUS: Laminate (100/150 micron) with the lowest stretch and best UV- and puncture resistance on the market
SUPER-LIGHT BUMPER: The lightest protector on the market, with integrated downhaul trim indicator slot
Epoxy Battens: Unbreakable Epoxy Battens
iROCKET 2.0: Factory calibrated individual batten tensions using a torque wrench
Tech Features
2+3 YEAR WARRANTY: Guaranteed quality – no other brand offers anything close to it. Keeping weight to a minimum is a great idea. But if necessary reinforcements are reduced too much, the product’s service life will automatically get shorter. DUOTONE has struck the perfect balance between weight and durability. To prove our dedication to ensuring durability and unique quality, almost all of our sails come with a 2+3 year warranty (excluding monofilm). To secure warranty claims fully, please remember to register at www.duotonesports.com straight after your purchase. Otherwise, only statutory warranty claims will be accepted. This is valid only for original owners.
3D Top Cap: Optimised pull. On regular top caps and pin systems the webbing is connected in a “one-dimensional” way with the sail body (either side to side or front to back), which transfers the downhaul tension only in certain points. The 3D TOP CAP allows a “three-dimensional” and very widespread transition of the downhaul forces into the sail body. This eliminates top fluttering and ensures a progressive loose leech extending the wind range. The integrated abrasion ribs eliminate the need for heavy, bulky reinforcements at the end of the luff sleeve.
DOUBLE D BUCKLE: Inspired by high-strength climbing harnesses and Formula 1 helmets. The exclusive, two-part metal double-D buckle on the vario top, which replaces traditional solutions. This design guarantees the best trimming characteristics and eliminates all webbing slippage.
DOUBLE SEAM TECHNOLOGY: Double the durability with half as much stretch. DUOTONE manufactures products of unmatched quality which gives our sails a significantly longer lifetime. A key feature which helps to achieve this is the triple-stitch zig-zag seams. Unlike other products with their single-seam design, these are double-seam. They cover all exposed crash areas, which increases tear resistance and reduces bending-elongation by up to 50%, boosting profile stability and performance.
DURA LUFF PATCH: Extremely stable luff reinforcement. The area around the boom cutout is exposed to extreme wear and tear as the luff panel gets folded when inserting and pulling out the mast. This “accordion effect” can lead to tears in the monofilm after a while. The flexible DURA LUFF PATCH reinforces this area making for a soft transition into the monofilm to avoid film breakage.
DURATECH FOOT: Long-term guarantee for the sail foot. When starting off on the water or catching up, the foot of the sail is constantly dragged over the nonslip coating, particularly for wide boards. With the exclusive DURATECH FOOT, the seams are completely protected within a large plastic channel so that the surface cannot chafe against seams and material.
EPOXY BATTEN: Extremely stable, extremely break-resistant. Depending on the range of use, positioning in the sail and the necessary tension, the batten stress is enormous. In order to prevent breakages, we only fit into all solid battens extremely durable epoxy laminates which really can withstand anything and can live up to DUOTONE’s promises in terms of longevity.
HTS 2.0 HARNESSLINE TRIM SYSTEM: Never position your harness lines incorrectly again. Do away with the tedium of adjusting to the optimum rope position, as well as the numb forearms and the endless fiddling around. The patented print on the sail shows exactly where the centre of the harness line has to be. All you need to do is position the two ends symmetrically at the left and right of the print.
INDIVIDUAL BOOM LENGTH INDICATION: The correct boom length without the need for trial and error. Because the boom is attached to the mast at different heights depending on body size, and because this creates a different angle to the mast, the boom length will vary. Specific recommendations for the correct length are printed directly on the luff sleeve at the boom level.
MINI BATTEN: These prevent unwanted leech flutter. Short and highly effective mini-battens which provide support for the areas between the battens and prevent undesirable flutter.
ONE PIECE SLEEVE: No more seam at the leading edge > 80 g lower weight > no hard spot through overlapping panels improves elasticity at the leading edge
POLYESTER WEBBING ONLY: Eliminating stretch and loss of tension. If it’s good enough for safety harnesses, it’s good enough for windsurfers! We are the only manufacturer to use only polyester webbing for the (vario) top and the tack roller. This advantage of this compared to conventional polypropylene is the negligible amount of stretch. As a result even brand new sails will retain full luff tension and will not need subsequent trimming.
SET & GO VARIO TOP: No more trial and error when trying to find the best vario top setting. Even when first rigging up, the correct length of the vario top is found straight away. Clear length indicators mark out the perfect setting with reference to the mast length used, eliminating any need for testing or re-adjustments.
SLEEVE OPENER: Frictionless insertion of the mast into the luff sleeve. An ingenious solution does away with the tedium of inserting the mast. The DUOTONE logo above the boom cutout gently opens the sleeve so that the mast can be threaded with one hand into the luff friction-free, without having to constantly make adjustments to the luff.
SUPER-LIGHT BUMPER incl. VTS slot: The lightest protector on the market. The integrated vinyl viewing window allows to spot the lower edge of the mast. Once the perfect trim has been found, the optional Velcro patch can be used to “save” this position – saving time and ensuring maximum performance.
TRIPLE TACK ROLLER 3.0: Find the perfect trim with minimal effort. The integrated, nickel-plated brass triple roller minimises the downhaul forces tremendously.
TWIN STRAP: This keeps the sail rolled up and holds the protector to the mast. A brilliantly simple fastening system which keeps the sail compact and closed after being rolled up and, when on the water, holds the mast protector closely to the mast.
TT TOP: Improved sail control at higher winds. Designer Kai Hopf originally designed the TT TOP for the WARP. The reduced, concave shape improves tension conditions for a more effective, three-dimensional top twist. This means the top twists not only horizontally, but also vertically under strong winds. By completely neutralising gusts of wind, the rig is kept steady in the rider’s hands, and thus works in a much larger range of winds.
VTS TAIL OUTHAUL SPECS: Each sail carries individually defined visual indications for the correct outhaul extension (requires VTS TAIL boom).
VTS - Visual Trim System: Perfect trim and a huge range of use. You won’t find a quicker or more accurate way of trimming your sail. Even beginners can trim the sail in a matter of seconds to 100% accuracy. All you need to do is pull the luff until the top of the loose leech reaches the “lower wind limit” or “upper wind limit”. The VTS acts as a power boost, ensuring maximum performance and broader range of use.
iROCKET 2.0: Super-lightweight and aerodynamic. An inconspicuous detail with a massive impact. iROCKET 2.0 batten tensioners are super-lightweight, aerodynamic and highly stable, consisting of high-quality components such as a self-lubricating, salt-water-resistant brass nut with stainless-steel screw which can withstand all batten tensions. Furthermore, the iROCKET 2.0 is an essential component for a true windsurfing revolution. 100% correct batten tension, correctly adjusted when purchased and forever after. We calibrate each individual batten at the factory according to development specifications. And we don’t just leave it up to blind intuition either – all battens are adjusted to 100% accuracy using torque wrenches. We also apply soluble screw adhesive to the locknuts so that the tension cannot be altered. This means that the batten tension remains absolutely correct and will never have to be adjusted again. The batten key included with the sail is therefore only needed for fine tuning or in the unlikely event of a batten breakage.
XPLY PLUS: What would you prefer? Maximum puncture resistance and UV weathering resistance with minimum stretch? Or (theoretically) improved ripstop properties? We went with option A and developed the most durable laminate on the market. Because the factors of puncture resistance, durability and stretch evidently depend only on the thickness of the film used, we use only 150 or 100 micron thick films for our exclusive XPLY PLUS. In an extensive series of tests, we have developed the ideal combination of necessary film thickness and number of threads. The X.PLY PLUS in particular, at 150 microns in thickness, boasts durability characteristics far in excess of previous laminates at minimal weight. This is also acknowledged by all the big surfing centres and rental equipment providers around the world, who place their trust in the unbeatable quality and longevity of our sails.
SIZES & SPECS
SIZE | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.7 |
BOOM MAX (CM) | 146 | 146 | 152 | 150 | 156 | 160 | 166 | 168 | 170 | 176 |
VTS TAIL TENSION | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | Min +2 >< Max +4 |
LUFF MAX (CM) | 332 | 346 | 360 | 374 | 380 | 390 | 404 | 411 | 430 | 436 |
VARIO/FIX TOP | VARIO | VARIO | VARIO | VARIO | VARIO | VARIO | FIX | FIX | FIX | FIX |
BATTENS | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
WEIGHT (KG) | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.90 | 3.00 | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.30 | 3.40 |
MAST TYPE (BEST/ALT.) | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER | PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER |
MAST GEO (BEST/ALT.) | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- | RDM/-- |
MAST LENGTH (BEST/ALT.) | 340/370 | 340/370 | 340/370 | 370/400 | 370/400 | 370/400 | 400/-- | 400/-- | 400/-- | 430/-- |
Materials
80% Polyester Films & Laminates 20% Polyester
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A fantastic sail - I bought the 4.2 & 4.7 and having sailed both I'm really impressed. They are very light in the hands and de-power instantly as soon as you release the back hand - making manoeuvres and wave rides effortless. Full disclosure - I am coming from a set of 2016 sails from a different mfg, but they have definitely improved my sailing, allowing me to concentrate on surfing the wave, or carving my turn.
I'm really impressed so far....
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A fantastic sail - I bought the 4.2 & 4.7 and having sailed both I'm really impressed. They are very light in the hands and de-power instantly as soon as you release the back hand - making manoeuvres and wave rides effortless. Full disclosure - I am coming from a set of 2016 sails from a different mfg, but they have definitely improved my sailing, allowing me to concentrate on surfing the wave, or carving my turn.
I'm really impressed so far....