You want it all: maximum wind range with instant acceleration, completely neutral when ducking, without getting twitchy, maximum pop, ultra-light, but without compromising on durability. Keep dreaming, you might say, but that’s exactly the brief 2022 Freestyle World Champion Adrien Bosson gave us for the new IDOL LTD.

That’s also why it took us nearly two years to develop the next generation of the IDOL LTD. But in the end, it’s the biggest update since its launch in 2014! But let’s take it one step at a time:

Ultra-light, but without compromising on durability

By reducing the panel layout to its functional core and replacing multi-layer reinforcements with lighter, single-layer high-tech ones, we were able to reduce the weight by another 200 g, making the new IDOL LTD one of the lightest freestyle competition sails. In keeping with our LIGHT DONE RIGHT philosophy, however, we achieved this without reducing the film thickness at all, so there is no compromise on durability. In addition, we use our virtually indestructible Epoxy Wave battens, which can easily withstand even the hardest wipeouts.

For all other aspects, our unique BATTEN FREE CENTER concept comes into play. Instead of the usual symmetrical batten layout, the IDOL LTD features a larger gap between the foot batten and the batten above the gaff. Thanks to the larger batten-free zone, the sail loads much more evenly, which has a huge impact on performance:

- Wider wind range with earlier planing and faster acceleration, as the sail loads up more quickly. Additionally, the sail is easier to control because it can absorb chop and has more flex.

- Much easier ducking, as the sail goes neutral but loads much more gently after ducking. This is completely new compared to the usual radical on-off feel you’re used to from other freestyle competition sails.

- Increased lift for air moves through super-efficient unloading of the profile.

- Helps the sail stay filled to maintain stability.

- Lighter feel thanks to better release.

All of this sounds like we’ve found the holy grail of freestyle competition sail design. Well, just give it a try and see for yourself!

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