We present the Duotone X_Pace sail for 2027.
YOU (STILL) WANT TO HOLD YOUR OWN AGAINST THE FASTEST RIDERS AT YOUR SPOT, BUT YOU DON’T WANT TO DEAL WITH THE SETUP AND THE HEAVY HANDLING OF A CAM SAIL WHEN IT’S FILLED WITH WATER. AND YOU WANT THE OPTION TO USE THE RDM MAST FROM YOUR WAVE SAILS WITHOUT RISKING A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. THEN THE X_PACE IS YOUR NEW DREAM SAIL!
The X_PACE project arose from a personal need among some of the over-50s in our department. They used to be avid cam sail racers, but age takes its toll. Launching a water-filled cam sail has simply become a dealbreaker. But these guys still have the skill level to be the fastest at their local spot.
The biggest hurdle was achieving a similar pre-shape—including the typical camber “bend” in the Luff—even without camber. After two years of development, we succeeded with a completely unique shape concept, allowing us to achieve a similar (pre-)shape in the Luff as found in cam racing sails.
This strong pre-shaping has also led to another decisive advantage, as it allows for the use of RDM masts. Normally, RDM masts don’t work with sails larger than 6.5 square meters because they’re simply too soft. But the pre-shaping of the X_PACE compensates for this to such an extent that there’s no loss of performance compared to SDM masts.
Note, however, that this strong pre-shaping requires an active jibing technique, especially in underpowered conditions. After shifting the sail, make sure to grip the bar wider than shoulder-width, and initiate the rotation by pulling with your sail hand. When it comes to effortless rotation, the E_PACE remains the top choice.
The X_PACE delivers power, acceleration, speed, and a locked-in feeling that can rival any camber sail. The forward pull pulls you into a determined stance and makes your board fly on the fin.
And all of this is combined with a super-narrow mast pocket. Since it’s also one of the lightest freerace sails on the market, you can lift the sail out of the water much like a larger wave sail.
And don’t forget—thanks to the lack of camber, the X_PACE is as easy and quick to set up as a wave sail.
Here are some of the highlights of the brand-new X_PACE:
> 7-batten design >> Directly derived from our World Cup cam race sail, the WARP_FIN, for ultimate control and stability.
> Pronounced pre-shaping >> Instant dragster-like acceleration similar to a cam race sail, including the typical locked-in forward pull.
> Pronounced pre-shaping >> The board and sail feel more connected, giving the rider more control over the board.
> Generous luff curve >> Results in high sail tension >> maximum pressure point stability and thus V-max.
> Triple XPly Luff >> Absorbs high Vorliek tension and significantly reduces stretch in the Luff for maximum performance and stability.
> Multiple hollow tube battens >> Maximum stability and reduced weight.
> CARBON X_PLY in the high-stress luff area (top and bottom) >> Maximum wind range (the sail maintains its stability even in the strongest gusts).
> Higher position of the clew eye >> Faster response for maximum performance.
> Shorter Boom with enlarged cutaway clew >> Improved handling and better rotation thanks to reduced mass.
> LIGHT DONE RIGHT >> One of the lightest 7-batten freerace sails on the market, without compromising long-term durability—as proven by our unmatched 5-YEAR WARRANTY.
SPECS
| Size | Luff | Boom | Extension | Mast | Weight |
| 5.4 m² | 412 cm | 172 | 12 cm | 400 RDM | 3.8 kg |
| 5.8 m² | 424 cm | 178 | 24 cm | 400 RDM | 3.9 kg |
| 6.2 m² | 446 cm | 186 | 16 cm | 430 RDM | 4.1 kg |
| 6.6 m² | 458 cm | 194 | 28 cm | 430 RDM | 4.2 kg |
| 7.3 m² | 482 cm | 204 | 22 cm | 460 RDM | 4.2 kg |
| 7.8 m² | 494 cm | 210 | 34 cm | 460 RDM | 4.6 kg |

















