I have had the pleasure of sailing the 2018 NeilPryde Combats for the last month in the waves and coastal blasting. Primarily the 5.3, 4.7 and 4.2. These replaces my 2015 combats. These sails are noticeably lighter. I cannot quantify this statement as I did not do a before and after weight comparison, but they feel lighter. Build quality is up to the usual NeilPryde standard. There is nothing easier than the batcam batten adjustment system for fine tuning a few wrinkles out when rigging the sail for the first time. North's visual tuning system (min & max markers on the top panel) patent must have expired as these sails have this system which makes for quick and easy tuning when rigging.
All sails are 4 batten and the draft stability is excellent. I think 4 is the new 5 as 3 batten wave sails become standard for the hard core wave sailors. Power is nicely locked is and you can feel gusts accelerating your board, not pulling you off balance. On the wave, the depower in the back hand is very good. The lightness is most appreciated when jumping (or splatting, which I am better at.) as the lower swing weight makes it easier to move the sail around. Sails have done very well against my splatting with no visible damage to date (touch wood!).
Another bonus is that Reg at Windsurfing Perth has a custom colour scheme for these sails. No pink for me. Just Aussie green and gold 
Very happy with my new toys!
