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2008 Gaastra Matrix 6.5 - Boards (UK ) June 2008
"very clear favourite from this test...we very strongly recommend this sail for any recreational freeride sailing and drag racing...great feedback and power while retaining easy handling, good top end and maneuverability...very impressed with it's real competitive edge over it's rivals without sacrificing comfort in any way...faster and more comfortable for blasting and manouvering than opposition...excellent acceleration and top speed...extremely forgiving in heavy chop...allows very easy maneuvering of the board and goes neutral for easy handling...it is the first time for several seasons that we tried a no-cam sail that seems to move the genre forward a notch....best acceleration, always fast. Impressive"
Gaastra Matrix 7.5 - Windsurf (UK)
"Verdict; The Matrix has a massive natural range, feeling crisp and easy in the hands and requiring minimal input for impressive returns. Liked by all who sailed it, it comes well recommended as a high performance freeride sail." (Full review below)
Don’t want the hassle of cams, but crave speed and stability, the Matrix is your solution. Jibes and maneuvers are effortless as the RAF battens easily rotate in transitions. The handling is light and free, but at no cost to sizzling top end performance and low end power. Twin X-Ply luff panels keep shape low and forward as you crank up to mach speed.
PRO QUOTE
I found the 2008 to be improved over the 2007 because we moved that battens above the boom up and out. More power coming on earlier- Better all round, especially in the lower end. -- Matt Pritchard
Newly designed for better all-round performance the Matrix continues to push the boundaries and raise the bar of a non-cam free ride sail. Top end stability combined with easy maneuvers make this a speedy blaster. -- Ross Williams
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2008 Gaastra Matrix |
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Size |
Luff |
Boom |
Mast |
Base |
Head |
Btns |
Weight |
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5.5 |
432 |
176 |
430/21 |
2 |
fixed |
6 |
3.8 kg |
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6.0 |
452 |
183 |
430/21 |
22 |
fixed |
6 |
4.0 kg |
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6.5 |
466 |
193 |
460/25 |
6 |
fixed |
6 |
4.2 kg |
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7.0 |
480 |
203 |
460/25 |
20 |
fixed |
6 |
4.4 kg |
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7.5 |
494 |
213 |
460/25
490/29 |
34
4 |
fixed |
6 |
4.5 kg |
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8.0 |
504 |
223 |
490/29 |
14 |
fixed |
6 |
4.7 kg |
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8.5 |
516 |
233 |
490/29 |
26 |
fixed |
6 |
5.0 kg |