hi, I have a proto xover, really like the sail but it doesn't have any of the graphics from the regular sails. where i ride the water is pretty dark and already had a couple of close calls with kiters bc they couldn't see the sail in the water. does anyone know if spray painting some marks on the sail would damage the sail in any way? i was planning on doing one 2cm wide line above the last 2 battens.
Even if your sail was fluor yellow with lights and sirens most kiters still won't see you because they don't look in the first place so not sure if it's worth it.
You can paint a sail (see the Baltz Muller Severne sail at Defi) but I'll probably easier to put some stickers on it. Just clean and dry it well and most stickers will last quite long.
Video features a North 3Di Slalom Foil 7.5m Aircam. Underneath the board is a Patrik International AEON
Had my first decent foil session on the Wave 5.3. The sail is noticeably light (at 2.5kg it's 1 kg less than my previous Duotone Supersession 5.0). The wind was 10 to 12 kts and definitely at the lower end of sail's range. Downhaul and outhaul set at -2cm. The sail is very light in the hands, transitions and wave riding are excellent. Looking forward to testing the upper wind range.
Last week I bought a new 4.2 North Wave 2024 rigged with his mast Ultimate 370. I used it at Garda with wind from 4.0-3.7 so very overpowered. I found an immediate feeling, soft sail absorbs the chop of the lake and super stable. You can find the right trim instantly, just follow the measurements indicated and the sail is perfect. The maneuverability of this wing is extraordinary and is also its main feature. My girlfriend tried it with an Ultrakode 65 liters and it was big for her 50kg but she too was impressed by the ease with which she was able to gybe in conditions of such strong wind and very big chop in the middle of the lake. Then we rigged the trimmed 3.7 Xover with its 340 mast and we were able to appreciate the differences. My girlfriend's favorite sail is still the Xover and the Blade, personally I am completely in love with North's wave model.
I have used my new North Wave 4.7 2024 for multiple sessions in September. I also own the 2022 5.3. The 2024 model has some minor changes compared to the 2022 model. These include a change to predominantly white colour, a dacron mast sleeve and a more robust mast foot protection pad design.
I use the sail for foiling in waves with a Predator 110 and Slingshot PTM 899. I love this sail. Compared to my previous Duotone Supersession 5.0, the North is about 1 kg lighter and has double the range (13 to 23 kts compared to 13 to 18 kts). The sail responds well to changes in downhaul and outhaul to accommodate the large wind range and feels light and predictable at all settings.
I am also really impressed by how you can completely depower the sail in transitions and wave riding maneuvers.
I'll be adding the 3.7 and 5.6 to my quiver when stock becomes available.
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I have used my new North Wave 4.7 2024 for multiple sessions in September. I also own the 2022 5.3. The 2024 model has some minor changes compared to the 2022 model. These include a change to predominantly white colour, a dacron mast sleeve and a more robust mast foot protection pad design.
I use the sail for foiling in waves with a Predator 110 and Slingshot PTM 899. I love this sail. Compared to my previous Duotone Supersession 5.0, the North is about 1 kg lighter and has double the range (13 to 23 kts compared to 13 to 18 kts). The sail responds well to changes in downhaul and outhaul to accommodate the large wind range and feels light and predictable at all settings.
I am also really impressed by how you can completely depower the sail in transitions and wave riding maneuvers.
I'll be adding the 3.7 and 5.6 to my quiver when stock becomes available.
Of course a 4.7 with 3 and 3/4 battens will be lighter than a 5.0 with 5 battens. 
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I have used my new North Wave 4.7 2024 for multiple sessions in September. I also own the 2022 5.3. The 2024 model has some minor changes compared to the 2022 model. These include a change to predominantly white colour, a dacron mast sleeve and a more robust mast foot protection pad design.
I use the sail for foiling in waves with a Predator 110 and Slingshot PTM 899. I love this sail. Compared to my previous Duotone Supersession 5.0, the North is about 1 kg lighter and has double the range (13 to 23 kts compared to 13 to 18 kts). The sail responds well to changes in downhaul and outhaul to accommodate the large wind range and feels light and predictable at all settings.
I am also really impressed by how you can completely depower the sail in transitions and wave riding maneuvers.
I'll be adding the 3.7 and 5.6 to my quiver when stock becomes available.
Of course a 4.7 with 3 and 3/4 battens will be lighter than a 5.0 with 5 battens.
Rick, I agree, but 1 and 1/4 battens don't weigh 1 kg. The whole sail is lighter.
Picked up one of the SLS/DLAB variants of a Duotone wavesail at the beach today, pretty light.
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I have used my new North Wave 4.7 2024 for multiple sessions in September. I also own the 2022 5.3. The 2024 model has some minor changes compared to the 2022 model. These include a change to predominantly white colour, a dacron mast sleeve and a more robust mast foot protection pad design.
I use the sail for foiling in waves with a Predator 110 and Slingshot PTM 899. I love this sail. Compared to my previous Duotone Supersession 5.0, the North is about 1 kg lighter and has double the range (13 to 23 kts compared to 13 to 18 kts). The sail responds well to changes in downhaul and outhaul to accommodate the large wind range and feels light and predictable at all settings.
I am also really impressed by how you can completely depower the sail in transitions and wave riding maneuvers.
I'll be adding the 3.7 and 5.6 to my quiver when stock becomes available.
Of course a 4.7 with 3 and 3/4 battens will be lighter than a 5.0 with 5 battens.
Rick, I agree, but 1 and 1/4 battens don't weigh 1 kg. The whole sail is lighter.
Plus .3 square metre plus a batten pocket and reinforcement plus stitching plus batten adjuster. Pretty close.
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Picked up one of the SLS/DLAB variants of a Duotone wavesail at the beach today, pretty light.
Duotone Super Hero DLab. FUSED MONOCOQUE BODY CONSTRUCTION - no stitching.
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY
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I have used my new North Wave 4.7 2024 for multiple sessions in September. I also own the 2022 5.3. The 2024 model has some minor changes compared to the 2022 model. These include a change to predominantly white colour, a dacron mast sleeve and a more robust mast foot protection pad design.
I use the sail for foiling in waves with a Predator 110 and Slingshot PTM 899. I love this sail. Compared to my previous Duotone Supersession 5.0, the North is about 1 kg lighter and has double the range (13 to 23 kts compared to 13 to 18 kts). The sail responds well to changes in downhaul and outhaul to accommodate the large wind range and feels light and predictable at all settings.
I am also really impressed by how you can completely depower the sail in transitions and wave riding maneuvers.
I'll be adding the 3.7 and 5.6 to my quiver when stock becomes available.
Thank for your feedback, much appreciated. If you can adding the new 5.2 2024 to your quiver, probably the best sail in our sport.
I had the 3.7 wave but in the end I preferred the 3.7 Xover. The Xover was also a revelation, it's a beautiful sail.
The Xover does not have the surfing qualities of the Wave model but it has a huge range of use. It is a very easy, beautiful sail that should not be underestimated.
Some pics Xover 3.7 in MRU
The Polish guy mentioned in his video posted on another thread that Severne are the only sails that use carbon rather than fiberglass battens.
How much saving in weight there?
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Picked up one of the SLS/DLAB variants of a Duotone wavesail at the beach today, pretty light.
Duotone Super Hero DLab. FUSED MONOCOQUE BODY CONSTRUCTION - no stitching.
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY
I have not seen or used the Dlab so can't comment. I can only provide feedback on the North Wave compared to previous sails I've used. I personally do not like how monofilm becomes brittle after prolonged exposure to UV and splits over time. My Supersession fell apart in less than 2 years. Laminated fibres in the monofilm help but doesn't stop the monofilm from becoming brittle. I've had to either repair with mylar tape or replace whole panels in all my monofilm sails. I'm hoping the North's have better longevity. Time will tell.
