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Rig it right - Patrik 4-Wave LTD richtig aufbauen

1) Pick your preferred mast for the Patrik 4-Wave LTD

We suggest our recommended mast but don’t hesitate to play with the mast stiffness. All PATRIK mast bases and tops are interchangeable. Create even more custom curves to adapt the sail to your needs. A softer mast will make the sail more reactive but less powerful and more likely to break up with heavy riders. A stiffer base will give the sail more profile and power in the boom area. Changing masts should be an optional step of fine-tuning as the recommended masts have been selected carefully after many hours of testing. For light riders below 70 kgs, youth and women we certainly recommend reaching for the next softer mast. Don’t be afraid of long extensions. 

  • RDM 100% CARBON provides a quicker, more responsive sail with a lighter rig setup, perfect for early planing and maximum performance.
  • RDM 80% CARBON offers a more forgiving feel in choppy, windy conditions. You win some extra durability in huge surf while being more budget-friendly .
  • RDM 60% CARBON is not recommended on a performance sail due to the extra weight and slower response.

(We do not guarantee the full performance of the sail on third party masts. Ask your PATRIK shop or partner for advice before using any third party rig components on the LTD.)

2) Decide on the Aerofit Boom Positioning settings

For maximum performance open 2 sections of the ABP. Most boom heads require two open slots and it gives you some room to adjust your boom height during the session. If in doubt just leave one more open until you find your perfect boom height. The "0" setting is meant to be a starting point for an 185cm rider.

3) Choose your preferred AWR setting

This setting will modify the release characteristics without further affecting the trim and profile. This setting can of course be adjusted during the session when the sail is rigged.

4) Set your personal downhaul tension

Set your desired style with the downhaul and normally don't touch this setting during the session. Use the outhaul in step 5 instead to power and de-power the sail. For the best balance of power and control pull until the loose leech wrinkles reach the yellow seam between the top batten and second batten of the sail. Less downhaul will give you more forward drive, a slower response and more traction to the board. More downhaul gives you a softer release in top-turns and hard landings and of course an extended high-end. 

5) Adjust the outhaul

Adjust the power and directness of the sail by setting your outhaul. On the minimum outhaul setting the batten above the boom should just be able to be flipped to the other side with one hand. The batten tip will be well in front of the mast. The sail will touch the boom while riding. The sail will feel powerful and baggy with extremely good pumping ability. On the perfect outhaul setting your sail has about 2-3cm tension from the untensioned “zero” position. The batten above the boom will be half-way behind the mast. The sail will only touch the boom in strong gusts and will feel more neutral on the backhand and more direct in rotations. The on/off ability will be fully available. The sail will load and de-power and provide a wide range of power. On the +3 highest setting the sail will be pretty flat with extended high-end control and a very direct feel. Planing and pumping will be compromised for a flat and stable profile.

Note

Even though we use mostly the outhaul to control the power there is a correlation between downhaul and outhaul tension. The minimum outhaul setting for maximum downhaul will be extensively more than the minimum outhaul setting for minimum downhaul. Look at the shape of the sail, not at the spec box numbers only.

6) Go sailing

Enjoy a perfect wave session on your new 4-Wave LTD from Patrik!