Windsurfing Sail Switchblade Green 2024-25 Size 5.3 Loftsails LS060013670

Windsurfing Sail Switchblade Green 2024-25 Size 5.3 Loftsails LS060013670

Description:

The Loftsails Switchblade 5.3 is a high-performance freerace sail that blends racing-derived speed with accessible handling for advanced recreational riders and racers. Built around a freerace 3-cam profile, it delivers rapid acceleration, excellent top-end control and a very wide tuning range for fine‑tuning power and balance. Construction uses 3.5 mil exterior panels with a large clear window for visibility, plus reinforced upper-body panels and tube batten technology normally found only on competition sails to increase stability at high loads. The HD construction option upgrades the central window to 4 mil XPLY and the upper panels to 2 mil quad-axial cloth for improved durability and longevity in demanding conditions. All sizes up to 7.8 are supplied with both RDM and SDM TekCam II cams, making the Switchblade compatible with modern mast standards and offering flexible rigging options. Designed for speed and endurance, this sail is a versatile freerace engine that will remain responsive and reliable season after season.

Key Features:

• Freerace 3-cam profile derived from the Racingblade design for high speed and controlled handling
• Tube batten system for increased stability and better load distribution at high wind speeds
• Dual construction options: Standard (3.5 mil exterior, monofilm window, bi-ply upper panels) and HD (4 mil XPLY window, 2 mil quad-axial upper panels)
• Supplied with TekCam II cams for both RDM and SDM masts (sizes up to 7.8), ensuring broad mast compatibility
• Large central window for excellent visibility while riding and racing
• Wide tuning range to adjust power and balance for varying conditions and rider preference
• Reinforced panel layout and quality laminates designed for long service life and consistent performance
• Streamlined freerace shape for fast acceleration and efficient top-end speed

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Loftsails
• SKU: LS060013670
• Material: Standard — 3.5 mil exterior panels, monofilm central window, bi-ply upper body panels. HD variant — 3.5 mil exterior panels with 4 mil XPLY central window and 2 mil quad-axial upper body panels.
• Size/Dimensions: Sail area 5.3 m²
• Weight: Not specified by manufacturer (varies by construction variant and rigging)
• Color: Green
• Size: 5.3
• Category: Sails
• Age Group: Adults
• Gender: Unisex

Recommended Use:

Ideal for advanced recreational riders and competitive freerace sailors who want a fast, tunable sail with competition-level features in a user‑friendly package. Best suited to coastal and open-water conditions where acceleration and top-end speed matter—performing well in medium to strong wind ranges. Pairs well with RDM or SDM masts and a performance boom; consider a reinforced mast base, quality extension and harness lines to exploit the sail’s tuning range and stability features.