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1 Page 1 Table of Contents 2-3 Lip Wave 4-5 360Free 6-7 O2 Freeride 8-9 O2 Freerace 10-11 Blade 12 Blade CR 13-14 Concept 15 Kiddo & Spark 16 Tech

1 1 Page 1 Table of Contents 2-3 Lip Wave Free 6-7 O2 Freeride 8-9 O2 Freerace Blade 12 Blade CR Concept 15 Kiddo & Spark 16 Tech Loftsails 2008 Yann Terrien Lip Wave Pozo September 2007 The Loft No 7 Betis Tarifa Cadiz Spain Tarifa Oct

2 The Loft Lip Wave 08 2.8 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.0 5.2 5.7 6.2 Matthias Jansen Lip Wave 2008 5.

2 2 The Loft Lip Wave Matthias Jansen Lip Wave Oahu September 2007 The Lip Wave is The Loft s hard-core wave design that excels in both onshore and sideshore conditions. The Lip Wave is trim reactive to an extreme this allows your rig to adapt to your windsurfing conditions; onshore and sideshore optimisation. The Lip Wave is built to last. Our unique integrated panel concept creates a sail body that resists like no other the Lip Wave is hard core to the bone. The Lip 08 is engineered with: -The Loft s integrated panel concept, monofilm-free. -Kevlar tri-axial Xply foot and leech panels. -Stepped x-ply application. -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with Roll-up strap. -Updated graphics and new exclusive x-ply styles. -Sensitip head batten system. -Soft molded pvc foot edge, foot 2ply and tack batten protectors. -PVC window version available for 08.

3 The Lip Wave has received critical acclaim in magazine tests The Lip is born in the wind and excels in the upper end easy performance there to feel Rdm recommended ndm compatible.

7: Editor s Choice Award 2007 Beautifully balanced in the hands, the Lip Wave offers a really soft feeling This is a very forgiving sail in all conditions.

3 3 The Lip Wave has received critical acclaim in magazine tests The Lip is born in the wind and excels in the upper end easy performance there to feel Rdm recommended ndm compatible. -Wind Magazine 2007 Wave test: The Loft Lip Wave 4.7: Editor s Choice Award 2007 Beautifully balanced in the hands, the Lip Wave offers a really soft feeling This is a very forgiving sail in all conditions. Relatively powerful to get you planing early, the sail nevertheless is easy to control in the air and light in the hands in the surf. It goes completely neutral easily and allows you to focus on the wave and position of the board. Predictable in all conditions, the sail never takes you by surprise. In summary, the Loft Sails Lip Wave 4.7 is an extremely versatile sail suited to all conditions from side onshore to side off. Always effective to allow you to get on with jumping and wavesailing this is a sail which is suited for everyone. -Planchemag 2007 Wave test: The Loft Lip Wave 5.0 This sail rates among those with the strongest build quality, constructed out of 100% X-ply and a good proportion of Kevlar. We also noted strong reinforcements in every area together with a superb mast-foot protector which extends very low. This was the best sail in the test group, in my opinion (Tester s opinion Paulin/1.80m/76kg), because it offered an elastic feeling and fine control with a stable profile. One of the favourites with all our testers for the second year running. The Lip Wave is an excellent wave sail to cover the widest range of conditions. + Handling, neutral foil, comfort, wind range, overall balance - None The Loft Lip Wave 2008 Colors: The Loft Lip Wave 2008 Specs: Lip Wave 6.2m2 Mast Rec:430rdm Mast length: 460cm Boom:192cm Mast Ext: 30cm Lip Wave 5.7m2 Mast Rec:430rdm Mast length: 442cm Boom:185cm Mast Ext: 12cm Lip Wave 5.2m2 Mast Rec:400rdm Mast length: 425cm Boom:175cm Mast Ext: 25cm Lip Wave 5.0m2 Mast Rec:400rdm Mast length: 415cm Boom:173cm Mast Ext: 15cm Lip Wave 4.7m2 Mast Rec:400rdm Mast length: 402cm Boom:169cm Mast Ext: 2cm Lip Wave 4.3m2 Mast Rec:370rdm Mast length: 388cm Boom:160cm Mast Ext: 18cm Lip Wave 3.9m2 Mast Rec:370rdm Mast length: 370cm Boom:150cm Mast Ext: 0cm Lip Wave 3.5m2 Mast Rec:340rdm Mast length: 347cm Boom:144cm Mast Ext: 7cm Lip Wave 3.1m2 Mast Rec:340rdm Mast length: 327cm Boom:140cm Vario Top 13cm Lip Wave 2.8m2 Mast Rec:340rdm Mast length: 316cm Boom:137cm Vario Top 24cm Pierrot Gloaguen Lip Wave Tarifa September 2007

4 The Loft 360Free 2008 4.7 5.2 5.8 6.5 360Free is The Loft s successful freestyle/freemove design. Built light, right, and packed with power, the 360Free has been refined for 08.

4 4 The Loft 360Free Free is The Loft s successful freestyle/freemove design. Built light, right, and packed with power, the 360Free has been refined for 08. Monty worked with freestyle gurus Michael Rossmeier and Ruben Petrisie to improve handling for 08. New batten sections and batten taper schedules have extended the upper end of the 360Free. The 360Free s simplicity and lightweight make it suitable for beginners and intermediate windsurfers. Put the 360Free in the hands of a freestyler and the mix is volatile an explosion of freestyle expression! The 360Free 2008 is engineered with: -Xgrid foot panel. -Stepped x-ply application. -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with roll-up strap, line pouch, tack handle and uphaul port. -Soft molded pvc foot edge, foot 2ply and tack batten protectors. -New batten sections and taper schedules. -Updated graphics and exclusive new xply styles. Michael Rossmeier 360Free Dahab August 2007

The Loft Lip Wave 2008 Colors: The Loft Lip Wave 2008 Specs: 360Free 6.

5 5 -Surf magazine Germany 2007 Freestyle test: The Loft 360Free 5.2 the Monty Spindler sail established itself as every freestyler s Darling. The Loft Lip Wave 2008 Colors: The Loft Lip Wave 2008 Specs: 360Free 6.5m2 Mast: 468cm Boom:196cm Mast Rec:460/25*rdm Mast Ext: 8cm 360Free 5.8m2 Mast: 448cm Boom:187cm Mast Rec:430/21*rdm Mast Ext: 18cm 360Free 5.2m2 Mast: 422cm Boom:174cm Mast Rec:400/19*rdm Mast Ext: 18cm 360Free 4.7m2 Mast: 404cm Boom:165cm Mast Rec:400/19*rdm Mast Ext: 4cm Ruben Petrisie 360Free Alacati August 2007

6 The Loft O2 Freeride 2008 5.3 5.9 6.6 7.4 The Loft s O2 Freeride design has received critical acclaim since they were born in 1999.

6 6 The Loft O2 Freeride The Loft s O2 Freeride design has received critical acclaim since they were born in The O2 Freeride 2008 is constructed with The Loft s exclusive panel integration concept- more than 68% xply application. Progressive freeride windsurfing is fast and easy. Shaped for power, the O2s 6-batten, 4-tube batten structure works harmonically with its forward oriented shape orientation to produce responsive low-end planing power, sensitive to pumping- alive and breathing. Trim for the upper end and the result is speed rivaling specialized cammed designs. Trim the O2 soft and your light-wind windsurfing is transformed to 4X4. Rdm recommended ndm compatible. Progressive: The O2 Freeride 08 is engineered with: -The Loft s integrated panel concept. -Narrow-Xply foot, luff & leech panels. -Stepped x-ply application. -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with roll-up strap, line pouch, tack handle and uphaul port. -Updated graphics and new xply styles. -Soft molded pvc foot edge, foot 2ply and tack batten protectors. -Sensitip head batten system. Monty Spindler O2 Freeride Tarifa September 2007

7 -Planchemag Freeride test 07 : The Loft O2 Freeride: The Loft O2 earned Hearthrob in the Planchemag 07 Freeide test. The O2 is the one that best consumes blasts of wind.

7 7 -Planchemag Freeride test 07 : The Loft O2 Freeride: The Loft O2 earned Hearthrob in the Planchemag 07 Freeide test. The O2 is the one that best consumes blasts of wind. it is the top on manoeuvres: it is light and it has a good power/finesse ratio. it is the one that you can bring the far in the wind. You can accelerate easily without forcing. For Paulin (PM tester), the O2 is the reference in this group. The Loft O2 Freeride 2008 Colors: The Loft O2 Freeride 2008 Specs: O2 Freeride 7.4m2 Mast: 488cm Boom:218cm Mast Rec:460/25*rdm* Mast Ext: 28cm O2 Freeride 6.6m2 Mast: 469cm Boom:205cm Mast Rec:460/25*rdm Mast Ext: 9cm O2 Freeride 5.9m2 Mast: 445cm Boom:192cm Mast Rec:430/21*rdm Mast Ext: 15cm O2 Freeride 5.3m2 Mast: 424cm Boom:180cm Mast Rec:400/19*rdm Mast Ext: 24cm Monty Spindler O2 Freeride Tarifa August 2007

8 O2 Freerace 2008 8.4 9.6 10.8 The O2 Freerace 2008 is improved with new finishing details. Direct response to trim adapt the O2 Freerace... at minimal trim the Freerace body is full power.

At maximum trim the O2 Freerace is slim & stable with an open, harmonically twisting leech top end speed directly comparable to dedicated cammed racing sails.

8 8 O2 Freerace The O2 Freerace 2008 is improved with new finishing details. Direct response to trim adapt the O2 Freerace... at minimal trim the Freerace body is full power. Tune the adjustable outhaul and the O2 Freerace upper-end is turbocharged as the forward-oriented body shaping works with the seven-batten, five-tube internal aerodynamic structure. At maximum trim the O2 Freerace is slim & stable with an open, harmonically twisting leech top end speed directly comparable to dedicated cammed racing sails. Progressive: The O2 Freerace 08 is engineered with: -The Loft s integrated panel concept. -Narrow-Xply foot, luff & leech panels. -Stepped x-ply application. -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with roll-up strap, line pouch, tack handle and uphaul port. -Updated graphics and new xply styles. -Soft molded pvc foot edge, foot 2ply and tack batten protectors. -Sensitip head batten system. Andy Abendroth O2 Freerace Tarifa August 2007

Alive, it breathes extremely and develops a really high level of performance. It is the heartthrob in this test for its extreme versatility.

9 9 Planchemag Freerace test 2006: The Loft O2 Freerace 8.4: More reinforced than the other sails most simple to trim and to tend super stable and one can handle strong gusts. Alive, it breathes extremely and develops a really high level of performance. It is the heartthrob in this test for its extreme versatility. The Loft O2 Freerace 2008 Colors: The Loft O2 Freerace 2008 Specs: O2 Freerace 10.8m2 Mast: 562cm Boom:267cm Mast Rec:520/39*rdm Mast Ext: 12cm O2 Freerace 9.6m2 Mast: 532cm Boom:245cm Mast Rec:520/34*rdm Mast Ext: 12cm O2 Freerace 8.4m2 Mast: 513cm Boom:229cm Mast Rec:490/29*rdm* Mast Ext: 23cm Ludo Jossin O2 Freerace Tarifa August 2007

10 The Loft Blade 2008 5.1 5.6 6.2 6.8 7.5 8.5 9.5 11.0 11.8 The Loft Blade enjoys three years of research and development that has resulted in unique racing designsaccessible high-performance.

10 10 The Loft Blade The Loft Blade enjoys three years of research and development that has resulted in unique racing designsaccessible high-performance. Blades are specific to rdm masts from 8.5 down. Rdm masts are far superior regarding reliability (sdm masts are thin walled and do not resist cam wear!) and aerodynamics as they create a slim and efficient leading edge. The Loft Blades enjoy superb & complete cam rotation. This is the result of rdm masts and our new exclusive Blade mast pocket construction that results in equalized loading between the mast panel and mast pocket. The Blade 08 include new multiple Kevlar load-bearing strips (horizontal and vertical!) that maintain incredible rig stability and rotation ease. The Blade is accessible high-performance 2007 was the Blade s first year, and the Blade s first World title (Valerie Ghibaudo, ISA World Speed Champion 2007). The Blade is cutting-edge upper-end speed with an easy, light feeling. -Alternate side batten pocket application -Internal Kevlar strip applications that define shape profile and maintain shape stability. -Stepped x-ply application. -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with roll-up strap, line pouch, tack handle and uphaul port. -6 tubed battens sizes 5.1 to 6.2, 7 tube battens sizes 6.8 to 8.5, all sizes with two Super tubes ; 100% carbon battens (first two above the boom). -Soft molded pvc foot edge, foot 2ply and cross-batten protectors. -Sensitip head batten system. -Soft pvc batten pocket/boom protector (applied to the batten pocket that crosses the boom). Valerie Ghibaudo 2007 ISA Speed World Champion Blade Karpathos July 2007

lulls sailors looking for a maximum of power/stability will be ecstatic, especially in light to medium winds is capable of going head-to-head with the heavyweights in the market.

11 11 -Planchemag 2007 preview: Blade 6.2 An Ultra-Stable Hot-Rod this sail stands out for its very high build quality the lightest breeze is translated into acceleration, with such a stable profile that the draft doesn t budge in gusts or lulls sailors looking for a maximum of power/stability will be ecstatic, especially in light to medium winds is capable of going head-to-head with the heavyweights in the market. -SURF magazine Holland 2007 preview: Blade 6.8 The Blade is remarkably controllable and its breathing capacity is due to the use of RDM mast is very big. NO excessive downhaul is needed, which makes the sails user friendly. The cambers rotate with a smile (very good!), The Blade feels like a rough diamond. The Loft Blade 2008 Colors: 8.5 to & 9.5 The Loft Blade 2008 Specs: Blade 11.0m2 Mast:562cm Boom: 266cm Rec.Mast: 550/39*ndm MastExt. 12cm Blade 9.5m2 Mast:536cm Boom: 245cm Rec.Mast: 520/34*ndm MastExt. 16cm Blade 8.5m2 Mast:516cm Boom: 228cm Rec.Mast: 490/29*rdm MastExt. 26cm Blade 7.5m2 Mast:486cm Boom: 212cm Rec.Mast: 460/25*rdm MastExt. 26cm Blade 6.8m2 Mast:464cm Boom: 200cm Rec.Mast: 460/25*rdm MastExt. 4cm Blade 6.2m2 Mast:436cm Boom: 192cm Rec.Mast: 430/21*rdm MastExt. 6cm Blade 5.6m2 Mast:412cm Boom: 182cm Rec.Mast: 400/19*rdm MastExt. 12cm Blade 5.1m2 Mast:390cm Boom: 172cm Rec.Mast: 370/17*rdm MastExt. 20cm Blade 4.6m2 Mast:375cm Boom: 165cm Rec.Mast: 370/17*rdm MastExt. 6cm Andy Abendroth Blade Tarifa August 2007

12 The Loft Blade CR 2008 9.5 The Loft s new Blade CR 2008 is a specialized design for long board course racing.

12 12 The Loft Blade CR The Loft s new Blade CR 2008 is a specialized design for long board course racing. Relatively low aspect ratio and generous body shaping provide power to drive longboards in displacement mode. Trim reactivity makes the Blade CR perform in fresh winds a course racing weapon. The new Blade CR features: -4 roller cams with metallic cam interfaces. -6 tubed battens -55% xply application to the sail body -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with roll-up strap, line pouch, tack handle and uphaul port. -Integrated panel construction -Kevlar foot panel -Lightweight; 5.90kg Sensitip The Loft Blade CR 2008 Colors: The Loft Blade CR 2008 Specs: Blade 9.5m2 Mast:524cm Boom: 250cm Rec.Mast: 520/34*ndm MastExt. 4cm Monty Spindler Blade CR Tarifa August 2007

13 Concept 2008 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.1 5.8 Unchanged from 07, the Concept 2008 is the design of choice for schools and beginning windsurfers. 100% xply and light; ideal starter design.

13 13 Concept Unchanged from 07, the Concept 2008 is the design of choice for schools and beginning windsurfers. 100% xply and light; ideal starter design. The Concept 360 is designed with longer boom lengths and shorter mast lengths that lowers the rig gravity & power center. Low swing weight and light weight make the Concept 360 ideal for beginners and intermediates. The Concept 2008 is engineered with: -Total Xply construction. -Molded thermo-foam mast/board pad with roll-up strap, line pouch, tack handle and uphaul port. -Soft molded pvc foot edge, foot 2ply and tack batten protectors. -New batten sections and taper schedules. Christine Lichtmanegger Concept Tarifa August 2006 Wind Magazine Concept The finishing details are particularly neat, the concern of the least detail was not forgotten a beautiful mast protection, thick, molded and quite high, covering moreover perfectly the tack. The feeling in the hand is really easy, this 360 is very light and is well balanced. The power is well gathered around the boom, accelerations are pleasant, quite progressive and never too brutal This makes it possible to plane very accessibly and particularly soft, appreciable to take its first steps without concern. the handiness is soft and easy in the jibes and tacks, it is always tolerant and a pleasant because of its neutrality without fault.

14 The Loft Concept 2008 Color: The Loft Concept 2008 Specs: Concept 5.8m2 Mast:435cm Boom: 195cm Rec.Mast: 430/21*rdm MastExt. 5cm Concept 5.1m2 Mast:390cm Boom: 186cm Rec.Mast: 400/19*rdm MastExt.

14 14 The Loft Concept 2008 Color: The Loft Concept 2008 Specs: Concept 5.8m2 Mast:435cm Boom: 195cm Rec.Mast: 430/21*rdm MastExt. 5cm Concept 5.1m2 Mast:390cm Boom: 186cm Rec.Mast: 400/19*rdm MastExt. 12cm Concept 4.5m2 Mast:372cm Boom: 174cm Rec.Mast: 370/17*rdm MastExt. 2cm Concept 4.0m2 Mast:354cm Boom: 160cm Rec.Mast: 340/14*rdm MastExt. 14cm Concept 3.5m2 Mast:340cm Boom: 150cm Rec.Mast: 340/14*rdm MastExt. 0cm Concept 3.0m2 Mast:322cm Boom: 137cm Rec.Mast: 340/14*rdm Vario top. 18cm Oliver Marandon Concept Tarifa July 2006

15 Kiddo 2.8 Light- feather-weight and simple for attacking the basics. -All dacron body with double-dacron foot panels and soft pvc window -Mesh mast pocket (no water pick-up for easy waterstarting!

15 15 Kiddo 2.8 Light- feather-weight and simple for attacking the basics. -All dacron body with double-dacron foot panels and soft pvc window -Mesh mast pocket (no water pick-up for easy waterstarting!) Luca Spindler Kiddo Tarifa July 2007 Spark 3.2 The Spark is a specialized intro design that is especially well suited to beginners. -All 7-mil monofilm body and double dacron foot panel -Mesh mast pocket (no water pick-up for easy waterstarting!) -Two inflatable battens to keep beginning windsurfers afloat! Small air pump included. M. Schultz Spark 3.2 Tarifa August 2006 Spark air pump Kiddo and Spark 2008 Specs: kiddo 2.8m2 Mast: rdm&ndm Boom: 150cm Spark 3.2m2 Mast: rdm&ndm Boom: 150cm

16 16 Loftsails Tech 2008 Sensitip The Loft s Sensitip head batten design is the only downhaul-activated tip system. The Sensitip rod is flexed as downhaul tension is applied; stretch your feeling out and up at the tip! An improved head planform is possible with the application of the Sensitip. The result is soft, stable and natural leech twist at the tip that expands performance and wind range. Construction Integrated panel concept. The Lip and the O2 share The Loft s simple construction technique. At the clew, head and tack sail panels are overlapped creating radial extensions into the sail body from the 3 sail corners. The clew is where this technique is most visible. The seams that extend into the sail body from the clew allow the panels at the boom to all extend under the eyelet and so create two-plys that radiate into the sail body. Stepped panels. All Loftsails share the application of ultra-durable materials to the exterior and low, lighter materials to the interior and high. The Wave Lip is where our building technique is most evident full Kevlar foot and leech panels, tight-weave Xply-rienforced frame around wideweave grid xply center panels. Material quality From specialized mast pocket styles, multi-sectioned batten systems with specific precisionground tapers, scrim adhesive reinforcements and 5-layer glued seaming to alu-rienforced, biaxial and multi-axial grid xply styles, all Loftsails are produced with only first-quality materials and construction techniques. The Loft is a commitment to progressive windsurfing development. Breathing, trim-reactive designs Greater then the sum of the parts the board, the rider and the rig become life-like. This is windsurfing at its best. Designs from the Loft are alive; breathing, living performance available from the rig in all conditions. Forward sail profile orientation, high skin tension and a soft-twisting, exhausting leech work together to produce life-like rigs that expand performance and wind range. Living, breathing designs are characterized by trim reactivity. Soft trim will raise the power center; powering-up the rig in light winds. Hard trim will lower the power center; streamlining the rig for strong winds. Loft designs consistently stand-out in the international windsurfing magazine tests... The Loft. Performance you can feel. The Loft Tarifa Oct

FREERIDE. Freeride is positioned between the wave and race ranges and benefits directly from their latest developments.

FREERIDE. Freeride is positioned between the wave and race ranges and benefits directly from their latest developments. FREERIDE SAILS_ FREERIDE Freeride is not an afterthought. The largest segment of the windsurfing market demands targeted attention to make windsurfing as easy, and as much fun as possible. Freeride is