North S-Type 2011

The S_TYPE is one of our most successful sails in all international magazine tests and is considered as THE reference in this class. For 2011, it has been completely redesigned and got a more compact shape with a slightly longer CROSS.BATTEN similar to the highly successful WARP F2010. This increased chord has an extremely positive effect on the acceleration!

As a result the new S_TYPE has an even better low end push and better than any other sail combines acceleration with impressive performance and plenty of speed - without compromising rig steering and handling! One can immediately feel that this sail incorporates not only all our experience from the NORTH SAILS racing range, but also the power and the latest features of the RAM F10. It‘s fascinating too that that the S_TYPE has gained functionality and is no even more suitable for a larger range of board types.

This is partly due to the familiar SWITCHABLE.CAM.OPTION allowing the sail to be ridden with either 3 or 2 cambers. Now it’s the foot cam which can be removed. The proven CUTAWAY.CLEW outhaul significantly improves handling thanks to a shorter boom and reduced rotation forces.

Another reason is the medium-size CONICAL.AERO.SLEEVE.DESIGN mast pocket. This represents the ideal compromise between optimum propulsion and comfortable waterstart behavior. Regardless whether at high speed or simply cruising and jibing, the S_TYPE has many faces - the perfect universal performer.

Size Boom max
(m) Luff max
(m) Vario Top Battens Camber IMCS Best Mast Best/Alt. Length
(cm) Best/Alt.
Mast Geometry
6.0 1.88 4.56 • 6 3/2 21 - 25 **** 430/460 SDM/--
6.6 1.95 4.63 -- 6 3/2 21 - 25 **** 430/460 SDM/--
7.3 2.04 4.68 -- 6 3/2 25 - 21 **** 460/430 SDM/--
7.8 2.09 4.77 -- 6 3/2 24 - 26 **** 460 SDM/--
8.4 2.29 4.90 -- 7 3/2 25 - 28 **** 460/490 SDM/--
9.5 2.42 5.20 -- 7 3/2 25 - 28 **** 460+CX40/490 SDM/--
** Platinum Series ** Gold Series
CX = Carbon.Xtender 40 or 50cm
CX40 = Carbon.Xtender 40cm
CX30 = Carbon.Xtender RDM 30cm

As to its durability: Apart from legendary features such as DOUBLE.SEAM and DURATECH.FOOT, we gave the CROSS.BATTEN additional seam protection to prevent chafing. Simply ingenious: All S_TYPE sizes work with one mast length!