POINT 7 SALT PRO 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWPOINT 7 SALT PRO 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWThe VerdictThe Salt Pro truly excels in demanding conditions. With its remarkable stability, this sail has an ability to keep calm cool and collected, even when you are not! Designed for strong winds and powerful waves, the Salt Pro will support you through any storm without you having to alter your riding style.The LowdownThe Salt Pro from Point-7 is branded as their pro wave sail, designed to empower you to go radical in waves under any conditions. Right away, the Salt Pro feels substantial in its build, with notably thick and robust monofilm. Rigging the Salt Pro requires some deliberate effort, especially when feeding the mast into the luff and applying the downhaul, as the sail features a slightly greater luff curve compared to others in the test. The leech remains relatively taut but falls away more at the mid-leech. A handy rigging guide on the top panel assists the rider during setup. The draft and belly of the Salt Pro have some pre-shaped definition built into the battens, which helps generate efficient power and flow, as well as providing low-end grunt for the rider. Its Dacron luff panel further enhances power delivery, offering a softer and more controlled power output while riding, with smooth on/off transitions. Point-7 uses a darker monofilm and X-Ply construction, making the Salt Pro a 100% anti-UV-ray sail. This not only prolongs the sails life but also ensures a consistent feel throughout its lifespan. At first glance, the Salt Pro appears minimalistic and is not overly focused on scientific jargon or an abundance of materials. Yet, beneath its distinctive dark Point-7 colourway with white and grey accents, its clear that this sail is built to be pushed to the limits, ready to match the riders most radical ambitions in the waves.Brand ClaimHitting waves at high speed to pull out latest aerial wave moves, whether you are jumping or going for aerials. TheSalt Prooffers the right mix between drive on the bottom turn, but at the same time a neutral on/off performance going for the cut back for any wave conditions.PerformanceOn board with the Salt Pro, its robustness is immediately noticeable, characterized by a firm and proud frame. The Salt Pro thrives when powered up, responding beautifully to a generous amount of wind. It fills its shape with a forward-focused draft, emphasizing performance in high-wind scenarios. While its not a low-end specialist, it truly excels in high-winds, thriving in full-power conditions where control is paramount.Once powered and in motion, the Salt Pro delivers impressive speed. The faster you go, the better it feelsbecoming more neutral and lighter in hand, inspiring confidence. This performance encourages riders to attack ramps on the way out, with the sails exceptional speed propelling you skyward while maintaining complete control.Even in overpowered conditions, the Salt Pro remains composed, making it an excellent option for riders who prefer to size up in gusty or on-off wind conditions. The Salt Pro ensures comfortable power is always at your fingertips, so youre never caught short. On a wave, the Salt Pro excels when matched with its natural character. This sail thrives when moved and placed with speed and flow, particularly in waves with power or well-powered wind conditions. Its stable, control-oriented nature ensures you enjoy every moment, even where other sails might falter. While some sails might crumble or be ripped from your hands in challenging conditions, the Salt Pro keeps you riding with style and ease. Its the perfect specialist for those who embrace full-power conditions, where control and stability take centre stage.www.point-7.comPOINT 7 SALT PRO 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWVITAL STATSPrice: 649Size: 5mLuff: 407cmBoom: 164cmBattens: 4Ideal Mast: 400 RDMWeight: 3.7kgAvailable sizes: 3.3/3.7/4.0/4.2/4.5/4.7/5.0/5.2/5.6OTHER SAILS IN THIS TESTDuotone Super_Hero D-LAB 5MGA Manic 5mGoya Banzai 11 Pro Carbon 5mGUNSAILS SEAL 4.7mNeilPryde Combat HD 5mSimmer Blacktip 5mSeverne Blade 5mBACK TO TEST OVERVIEWThe post POINT 7 SALT PRO 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEW appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

HARRY NASS: 25 YEARS AND COUNTINGHARRY NASS: 25 YEARS AND COUNTINGJohn Carter tracked down Harry Nass who has been running world class windsurfing centres in Dahab, Egypt since 1999, and more recently Hurghada, to find out how it all started, what makes his centres so special and how he stays passionate after 25 years in the game.Words: Harry Nass // Photos: Courtesy of Harry NassBACKGROUNDI am from the city of Dortmund in Germany and started windsurfing in the Netherlands on a small island called Texel when I was fifteen. I was addicted straightaway and had many problems in school as I mostly read German SURF Magazine all day. After school I worked as a banker for three years and then escaped to Italy where I started my first year at Michi Bouwmeester Centre at Lake Garda and spent three seasons.SAILING HISTORYWhile working at Lake Garda I learned a great deal from seasoned racers such as Ralf Bachschuster and Cesare Cantagalli, the man who invented the cheese roll. So, shortly afterwards I started competing on the German Tour called the Euro Funboard Cup, in 1986. During the off season we would spend our winters training in Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, and in 1995 I bumped into the British Funboard Cup, who were there with about 50 sailors to hold their competitions in Racing, Slalom and Waves.At the time, I lived in my bus in Famara, and they held their wave competition right next to where I was parked, which gave me the opportunity to join in and compete against some of the now, old local heroes, such as Mark Woods and Duncan Coombs. I was stoked as I even made it to the quarterfinals!WINDSURF LICENSEIn 1983 I did my VDWS Instructor Course and started to teach one year later in Lake Garda.FIRST CENTRESIt all happened without planning. First of all I was only addicted to windsurfing, and once I became an instructor I met plenty of other racers at Lake Garda and also naturally progressed into racing. When I hit 30, I thought to myself I cant continue racing forever, so I decided to open my own centre. So in 1990, together with a local partner we opened a centre in Lanzarote. Unfortunately, partnerships arent always successful and eventually I had no choice but to leave.After that I became a centre manager in Kos, Greece, for a large German agency called Sport Scheck, which is the equivalent of Neilson or Sunsail in the UK. After two years (1994) I decided it was time to open my own centre again, this time in Alaati, Turkey, which I did successfully until 19999. While I was in Turkey I continued to race a bit and I became the International Turkish champion from 1996-98, while I also won the North One Hour in 1998, which had 150 competitors.WHY DAHAB?Dahab was a destiny as I wanted to go on holiday in January 1996 to El Yaque, Venezuela, but all the flights were fully booked, so I checked other possibilities and ended up in Dahab at the centre of Viktor Westenberg and his wife. I stayed there for four weeks and loved it and I also saw the potential of the place.OPPORTUNITYTwo years later I received the info that Viktor wanted to sell the centre as their family was part of a hotel management business and they had asked him to run a hotel back in the Netherlands. So I took my chance and bought the centre and moved from Alaati to Dahab. I still ran the the Alacati Centre for another two years, but then I sold it to concentrate my focus solely on Dahab.EASY HANDOVERAs I took over from Victor it was quite easy to get started as I already had all the travel agency contacts from them, so all I needed to do was to contact the agency to inform them that I had taken over and give them my new bank account details for payments. Shortly after I also met Mark Kasprowicz for the first time, who visited almost every year to carry out testing for Windsurf Magazine and he became a close friend of mine.How and when did you meet Elke and tell us about your working relationship?MEETING ELKE AND TAKING BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVELElke visited for the first in 2000 as a guest and we fell in love just two months later she quit her job as a fashion designer in Germany and came to live in Dahab. With her organisational talent we really boosted our business and opened Centres 2, 3 and 4 over the next few years.Centre 2 is at Jaz Dahabeya, which we opened in 2003, followed by Centre 3 at the Swiss Inn Hotel, and then we have Centre 4 at Bay View. which was a pure kite centre.In 2015, we opened our centre in Hurghada, as due to political reasons lots of tourists were scared to travel to Dahab, while some governments didnt even allow travel there, but Dahab has always been safe (except for the bomb in April 2006), but before and after that nothing has ever happened.BEGINNING VS NOWIn the first five years we had almost no holidays, maybe we get to spend two weeks in Mauritius if we were lucky before coming back, but over the last ten years we tend to spend about seven months in Egypt and five months elsewhere.INSTRUCTORSSince the political changes in Egypt started in 2011 with the so called Arab Spring regulations, the staff situation became more difficult. Before we used to have a lot of European instructors like Rob Horne or Marco Wedele, but for many years now, we employ mainly local instructors, who all speak proper English.LOVE OF DAHABDahab is still unique as it offers these different sailing areas. We have the lagoon inside the bay, a flat speed track and a wave area on the outside, which can have up to a 3-metre swell. Also, because Dahab was an old hippy town when the Israelis were there in the early 1980s, it became famous for backpackers from all over the world, which helped it keep its spirit. Also the Sinai mountains just next to the shore are not only stunning, but they are also what makes Dahab the windiest location in Egypt!BUSINESS & PLEASUREOf course I am lucky to have my hobby as a business and I still dont know what I wouldve done instead without windsurfing. Im lucky as a still love my job.LOYAL CUSTOMER BASELuckily we have lots of repeat guests who also visit/visited during, so called unsafe times, like right now for example with the Gaza war, but here in Dahab everything is totally fine. It was also the same during COVID when guests came and asked whats available, whats possible to do and if restaurants are still open? I simply answered: All normal, all open., and they had tears in their eyes before crying out Freedom!.TIME ON THE WATERIn strong winds I take an 85L freestyle wave board and a 4.5m sail and have fun, but in lower winds I am now wing-foiling, which is now my number one sport, but of course I am still 100% a windsurfer after 45 years of doing it.THE HARRY NASS FACTORI havent seen many other centres, except the few others in the bay, but we have always had a lot of equipment, so guests never had to fight for gear, we are German organised, so our sails are hanging correctly in one line almost like in a show room. We also offer two-way radios for our guests for their safety, so that if something happens, they can call the centre from the water and the rescue boat will be with them in less than five minutes. We also offer kiting and wing lessons as well as rental equipment.LEARNINGThe equipment is definitely lighter than it used to be and there are also special kids sails and boards, which are wider and more stable, so they are better for learning. Inside the bay in Dahab is the best area to learn.25 YEARS OF HIGHLIGHTSWe have had so many highlights like the testing weeks with Windsurf Magazine, also we held lots of clinics with Dave White and Guy Cribb. I sponsored Micah Buzianis and Robby Swift in 2009 and 2010, so they also came for slalom clinics and at PWA World Cup events my Harry Nass stickers were on their sails. To be honest, the whole 25 years have been a huge highlight of my life and I wouldnt do anything differently if I had the chance again.Captain James T.Kirk and Mr and Mrs Nass.I remember when Harry decided to introduce walkie-talkies for his windsurfing guests. The inner lagoon in Golden beach is safe and patrolled from the beach and boat. Speedy too is quite busy but the bay is big, while outside the reef in the Gulf of Acquaba itself, the rollers can be big and gnarly, so being able to call for help if the situation demanded was a confidence booster.The radios arrived to great excitement and Harry decided to test their range. Strapping one to his belt he ran off in the direction of the end of the strip separating the lagoon from Speedy. He got to the end and, still jogging, called back to his centre. I had one of the radios in my hand and couldnt resist it.This is the American warship USS Enterprise based in the Gulf., I called back, Caller, you are hailing on one of our allocated frequencies. Desist or you will be subject to the full force of International law. Through binoculars we could see Harry stop dead in his tracks and look down at the walkie-talkie in his hand. I repeated the message. Harry turned and sprinted back to the centre. He arrived not long afterwards, still holding the radio and looking not a least bit confused. I pressed my transmit button, he heard the click and realised. He just shouted You!!!!!Well, Harry might not have been a Treckie but he and Elke have been great friends of Windsurf magazine for twenty five years. It was always a pleasure to return to Dahab knowing that a warm welcome awaited. A great business couple, great windsurfers/ kitesurfers/ every other discipline involving water and wind and most importantly, true friends.Congratulations and thank you both.Mark KasprowiczManaging Director. Windsurf MagazineKirk and Mr and Mrs Nass.I remember when Harry decided to introduce walkie-talkies for his windsurfing guests. The inner lagoon in Golden beach is safe and patrolled from the beach and boat. Speedy too is quite busy but the bay is big, while outside the reef in the Gulf of Acquaba itself, the rollers can be big and knarly, so being able to call for help if the situation demanded was a confidence booster.The radios arrived to great excitement and Harry decided to test their range. Strapping one to his belt he ran off in the direction of the end of the strip separating the lagoon from Speedy. He got to the end and, still jogging, called back to his centre. I had one of the radios in my hand and couldnt resist it.This is the American warship USS Enterprise based in the Gulf., I called back, Caller, you are hailing on one of our allocated frequencies. Desist or you will be subject to the full force of International law. Through binoculars we could see Harry stop dead in his tracks and look down at the walkie-talkie in his hand. I repeated the message. Harry turned and sprinted back to the centre. He arrived not long afterwards, still holding the radio and looking not a least bit confused. I pressed my transmit button, he heard the click and realised. He just shouted You!!!!!Well, Harry might not have been a Treckie but he and Elke have been great friends of Windsurf magazine for twenty five years. It was always a pleasure to return to Dahab knowing that a warm welcome awaited. A great business couple, great windsurfers/ kite surfers/ every other discipline involving water and wind and most importantly, true friends. Congratulations and thank you both.Mark KasprowiczManaging Director. Windsurf MagazineThe post HARRY NASS: 25 YEARS AND COUNTING appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

SIMMER BLACKTIP 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWSIMMER BLACKTIP 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWThe VerdictDesigned for comfort, the Simmer Blacktip boasts a very impressive wind range. Its easy handling, combined with a drive that aids early planning, boosts rider confidence, even when the conditions are hardcore. Match its drive on a wave and you will be rewarded with a powerful flow that will enhance your riding experience.The LowdownThe 2025 Blacktip has been redesigned and overhauled by sail designer Tomas Persson and World Cup rider Marc Par. If youve been following social media since Marc joined the Simmer team, its clear he has made a significant impact not only on the Blacktip but also on other products from Simmer. The 2025 Blacktip has generated a buzz among wave sailors in our community, promising a lighter weight, improved forward drive, a broader wind range in smaller sizes, and enhanced manoeuvrability in the larger sizes.Exploring some of the key new technologies behind the 2025 Blacktip, a laminate vertical load line runs from the top to the tack, locking in the sails profile to improve stability and extend material longevity. Stretch Control Tendons distribute load evenly across the Blacktip from clew to luff, managing the twist breaking point and, like the load line, further enhancing the sails durability. Even the battens that form the framework of the Blacktip are CNC machine-tapered and engineered to maintain the sails draft for optimal performance. The Blacktip is available in two lightweight, infusion-printed colourways: deep red and blue, or white and bold yellowthe version we received for testing. When rigged to spec, the Blacktip offers ample give and material between its vertical load line and the mast, allowing it to fill and expand, bringing the Blacktip to life. On the beach, the Blacktip checks many of the right boxes; it feels and looks fresh, sparking enthusiasm among wave-sailing enthusiasts who got a chance to take a closer look.Brand ClaimThe 2025 Blacktip sail has been meticulously engineered with a singular focus: equipping Marc Par with the optimal tool to achieve his ambition of becoming the Wave World Champion.PerformanceUp on a board, the Blacktip feels light in the hands, making it noticeably effortless to position. As you power up, you immediately feel the Blacktips body fill and expand, especially up front in the luff, as it delivers a firm forward drive. It doesnt pull you aggressively but remains easy to control, even when powered. Its forward drive helps bring boards onto the plane and smoothly up to speed. Transitions are executed with relative ease, as the light and responsive nature of the Blacktip doesnt tug or pull you around. In overpowered conditions, the Blacktip holds its own. With a quick tweak of the outhaul, the sail falls back in line, extending its upper wind range. In ferocious gusts, youll notice the Blacktip naturally exhaust, flex, and twist, yet it still keeps the power stable and settled in the riders hands. Feeling confident at speed, the Blacktip builds the riders confidence and thats all before entering a wave. Sat on a pitching and feathering wave, timing your drop down the face. The Black Tip can help back off some power and then immediately when you choose to commit and sheet in its forwards drive, which is rapidly generated help accelerate you down the face. On a wave and at pace the Black Tip feels light, its there to assist your riding, not to hinder you. Its power and drive-up front helps deliver powerful bottom turns, punchy top turns and manoeuvres. Always entering and exiting with gumption. Commit to riding with the Blacktip with as much drive as it gives you, and you will ride with a powerful flow that can match the wave.www.simmerstyle.comSIMMER BLACKTIP 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWVITAL STATSPrice: 659Size: 5mLuff:407cmBoom: 162cmBattens: 4Ideal Mast: SX8 400RDMWeight: 3.10kgAvailable sizes: 3.1/3.4/3.7/4.0/4.2/4.5/4.7/5.0/5.3/5.6/5.9OTHER SAILS IN THIS TESTDuotone Super_Hero D-LAB 5MGA Manic 5mGoya Banzai 11 Pro Carbon 5mGUNSAILS SEAL 4.7mNeilPryde Combat HD 5mPoint 7 Salt Pro 5mSeverne Blade 5mBACK TO TEST OVERVIEWThe post SIMMER BLACKTIP 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEW appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

MARC PAR: FROM INJURY TO CHAMPIONMARC PAR: FROM INJURY TO CHAMPIONMarc Par started out in 2024 with Simmer as a new sponsor but soon after signing he suffered a nasty injury while training in Hawaii. This video is the story of his comeback from rock bottom to winning back to back events on the PWA world tour!This is the incredible comeback story of professional windsurfer Marc Par: his highs and lows on the PWA Tour. After battling a serious foot injury, Marc returned stronger than ever to win back-to-back events on the PWA World Tour.simmerstyle.comEdit by: Aeolus ProductionsFootage by: Alfie Hart, Jake Miller, PWA/IWT, Johannes Hertel, Paul Van Bellen, Moritz MauchThe post MARC PAR: FROM INJURY TO CHAMPION appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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SEVERNE BLADE 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWSEVERNE BLADE 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWThe VerdictThe Severne Blade delivers a light, playful and impressive performance with a perfect blend of power and control. The Blade is an excellent control-oriented sail designed to handle all conditions and empowers the rider to perform in their chosen style with newfound confidence.The LowdownUnrolling the Blade, the Severne attention to detail is as present as ever. Branded as their control-oriented wave sail, it features a 5-batten outline that matches or even outperforms many 4-batten sails in terms of weightan impressive feat. When rigged to spec, the Blade shows a pleasing, progressive fall-away down the leech on the top three panels. The 2025 Blade incorporates some exciting new features. By utilizing X-Fusion technology, Severne ultrasonically welds the foot panels, eliminating the need for stitching. This results in a lighter, more responsive sail with enhanced durability. Severne has also applied its proprietary Gradient Panel Technology, an innovative approach that reduces weight, increases strength, and controls stretch, helping the Blade fully exploit its control characteristics. The Blade is available in a wide range of sizes, from 3.0m up to the largest 6.7m size. While its uncommon for wave sails to come in such large sizes, this option caters to riders of all statures and a variety of conditions. Our test model came in Severnes Anthracite colourway, with deep red detailing that pops against the sails deep grey hue. The Blade is also available in an all-red colourway, as well as in the ultra-premium Pro construction, where no expense has been spared. Upon initial appearance and rigging, the Blade is designed to let you charge hard while keeping control at the absolute forefront of priorities.Brand ClaimThe Blades superiority is evident in its construction. Utilizing advanced materials, it outperforms 4-batten wave sails in weight while providing the confidence boost for anything from triple loop attempts to onshore wave riding.PerformanceAlmost immediately on the water and in the hands, you notice The Blades feather-light and neutral feel, enhances manoeuvrability and minimizes fatigue during extended sessions. This balanced design allows the rider to fully connect with the board and waves, putting the spotlight firmly on the rider. Control is where the Blade truly excels. Its responsiveness ensures that even in challenging conditions, the sail remains composed and steady, providing unmatched stability in gusty winds. This wide wind range adaptability allows riders to maintain consistent performance without feeling over- or under-powered, making it a reliable choice for varying weather; float and ride, storm chasing or absolute champagne conditions.On the wave, the Blade inspires your own riding style, responding well to aggressive and attacking approach particularly when sections present themselves. The sails seamless transitions and intuitive handling allow the rider to capitalize on opportunities for dynamic manoeuvres. Whether carving powerful bottom turns or executing crisp top turns, the Blade reacts with precision and immediacy, pushing the rider to perform at their peak. The sails stability in gusts ensures confidence at higher speeds, while its lightweight construction encourages creativity and freedom on the wave face. These attributes, combined with its friendly but firm power delivery make the Blade a very complete feeling sail that has an intuitive nature to cater for everything the rider demands of it, an indispensable tool for ambitious wave sailors seeking control and performance.www.severnesails.comSEVERNE BLADE 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEWVITAL STATSPrice: 859Size: 5mLuff: 414cmBoom: 164cmBattens: 5Ideal Mast: RDM RED 400Weight: 2.8kgAvailable sizes: 3.0/3.3/3.5/3.7/4.0/4.2/4.5/4.7/5.0/5.3/5.5/5.7/6.2/6.7OTHER SAILS IN THIS TESTDuotone Super_Hero D-LAB 5MGA Manic 5mGoya Banzai 11 Pro Carbon 5mGUNSAILS SEAL 4.7mNeilPryde Combat HD 5mPoint 7 Salt Pro 5mSimmer Blacktip 5mBACK TO TEST OVERVIEWThe post SEVERNE BLADE 5M: 2025 TEST REVIEW appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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