Windsurfing Sail Raceboardblade ULW II Orange 2024-25 Size 8.5 Loftsails LS060011008

Windsurfing Sail Raceboardblade ULW II Orange 2024-25 Size 8.5 Loftsails LS060011008

Description:

The Loftsails Raceboardblade ULW II 8.5 is a purpose-built raceboard sail engineered for competitive and club racing in lakes and ultra-light wind conditions. Constructed with a 5-batten (3-cam) geometry, the ULW II balances light weight with improved profile stability to deliver responsive upwind and downwind performance. The main window has been enlarged for better visibility while x-ply panel replacements increase durability without adding significant weight. Design refinements — including a lowered head batten, a steeper head-batten angle and a longer luff curve — sharpen twist control and enhance pumping response for improved acceleration in marginal winds. Mast pocket materials have been redistributed (more Dacron in the upper section, reduced SU250 lower down) to optimize weight distribution and trim sensitivity. The sail’s race-focused tuning and proven development input from top competitors make it a high-performance choice for serious raceboard sailors.

Key Features:

• 5-batten layout with 3 cams optimized for ultra-light and light-wind raceboard conditions
• Enlarged main window and x-ply panel construction for increased durability and longevity
• Lowered and steeper head batten for firmer twist control and improved low-wind drive
• Longer luff curve and refined profile for enhanced upwind and downwind performance
• Redistributed mast-pocket materials: increased Dacron upper, reduced SU250 lower for improved balance
• Excellent pumping response for faster acceleration out of lulls and when generating speed by effort
• Exceptional trim sensitivity inherited from Loftsails’ Raceboard lineage and rider feedback
• Available in race-oriented sizes (including 7.5, 8.5, 9.5) to suit sailor weight and changing conditions
• Compatible with standard raceboard masts and booms and built for use with raceboard rigs and fins

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Loftsails
SKU: LS060011008
Material: Monofilm window, x-ply panels, Dacron and SU250 mast-pocket reinforcement
Size/Dimensions: 8.5 m² (raceboard sail sizing; specific luff/boom measurements depend on chosen mast/rig)
Weight: Lightweight design — exact weight varies by size and rigging (manufacturer specification not listed)
Color: Orange
Size: 8.5
Category: Sails
Age Group: Adults
Gender: Unisex

Recommended Use:

Ideal for advanced and professional raceboard sailors or committed club racers seeking an edge in light-to-ultra-light wind regattas, particularly on lakes and sheltered waters where most Raceboard events take place. Best used for raceboard racing, tactical course work and conditions where sensitive trim and strong pumping response are decisive. Pair with a dedicated Raceboard mast/boom setup and a race fin to unlock the sail’s full performance potential.