Patrik GT-3 Foil
SKU: PATRIK_GT_3_FOIL
RRP:
3-CAM FREERACE HIGH ASPECT SAIL ON RDM OR SDM FOR MAXIMUM CONTROL ON FOIL AND FIN.
OVERVIEW
Directly based on our competition foil sails the GT3-Foil combines the lightness and smooth handling of a RDM sail with the locked feeling and speed of our pure racing sails. You will be amazed how light this 3-cam sail feels during the jibes or while starting. Its true racing DNA allows for a controlled and stable flight on the foil and the perfect aerodynamics of this high aspect design help to get planing and flying early. The softer and smaller mast sleeves makes the sail more forgiving and easier to waterstart as the sleeve takes less water when the sail gets dropped into the water. Camber rotation is soft and direct. On the fin this sail shines with exceptional control and balance for the advanced freerace rider while feeling light on the backhand no matter how hard the gusts are hitting. Conclusion: The GT3 is a super balanced sail with a broad range of use from foil slalom to fin freeracing.
PERFORMANCE
| EARLY PLANING | 8/10 |
| ACCELLERATION | 8/10 |
| TOP SPEED | 9/10 |
| HIGHEND CONTROL | 8/10 |
| HANDLING | 10/10 |
| FRONT- / BACKHANDED | 5/10 |
| WINDRANGE | 8/10 |
| WEIGHT / DURABILITY | 5/10 |
| RIDER LEVEL | 7/10 |
* compared to our other PATRIK racing sails
SPECS
| Luff (+- 1cm) |
Boom (+- 1 cm) |
Recommended mast | Compatible mast | Vario top | |
| 4.0 | 383 | 157 | RDM 370 – IMCS 17 | SDM 380 | NO |
| 4.6 | 407 | 167 | RDM 400 – IMCS 19 | SDM 400 | NO |
| 5.2 | 429 | 173 | RDM 400 – IMCS 19 | SDM 400 | NO |
| 5.8 | 449 | 181 | RDM 430 – IMCS 21 | SDM 420 | NO |
| 6.4 | 473 | 187 | RDM 460 – IMCS 26 | SDM 460 | NO |
| 7.0 | 493 | 195 | RDM 460 – IMCS 26 | SDM 460 | NO |
| 7.5 | 515 | 201 | RDM 490 – IMCS 30 | SDM 480 | NO |
| 8.0 | 539 | 211 | RDM 520 – IMCS 33 | SDM 500 | NO |
CONSTRUCTION
At first sight, this sail could appear just as an "orange" version of our freeride sail but it's surely not! The GT-3 FOIL is the newest addition to the well-known PATRIK racing department and we selected the best materials accordingly. Protected inside the sleeve there is a thick 7 MIL monofilm luff panel (same as in our pure racing 4-cam sails) which provides the best stiffness for a locked profile.
Then -going towards the clew- we added a full vertical set of 5 MIL x-ply panels before the main body panels. This "stripe" helps to smooth and control the direct feeling of the cambered sails and it adds some extra resistance to this highly stressed area.
The main panels are a solid and thick 5 MIL clear monofilm (which provides best combo between weight and a good shape stability) and a 4 MIL orange tinted monofilm for the top part, where we maximize lightness and UV-resistance, since it's not needed to see through.
For the base and leech areas we kept 5 MIL x-ply materials. A real win-win mix: it gives protection to the most exposed zone of the sail and it keeps the rear edge of the sail stable and aerodynamically clean even in hi-wind choppy conditions.
TRIM
It's highly recommended to use the GT3-Foil on our RDM masts. Use our black and white VISIAL TRIM INDICATORS on the batten pockets as a reference for the correct downhaul tension. By holding the rigged sail at the foot (while the top is touching the ground) the wrinkels of the loose leech should reach from the leech to the colour change on the batten pockets. Don't put significantly less downhaul tension than this as the sail body needs this tension to be stable and locked.
Use the outhaul tension to adjust the sail to your needs:
Experienced race foilers mostly prefer a flat and locked sail with more outhaul. Alternatively the GT3 will create more power with less outhaul tension for the fin sailor.
Pro Tips
MICHELE BECKER (PWA Rider)
"The GT3-Foil sail offers amazing speed and control. I've tested it multiple times in free sessions and even in training against other top PWA riders and we could not believe how competitive these 3-cam sails are on the foil. On the RDM masts they feel super light in the gybes which I absolutely love. Say goodbye to heavy competition sails and enjoy the ease and lightness of the GT3."
ALEX COUSIN (R&D Team)
"I love the GT3-Foil on the fin too! Other riders who tested it on a medium and small slalom board fully agree. It requires a bit more technique to get planing but once your fully powered the sail feels incredibly balanced and fast. Especially in gusty and cross-wind conditions the sail is not loading on the backhand and stays light-handed not matter how strong the wind peaks get... and it's lightning fast."
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