North X-Type 2011

The ultimate NoCam performance sail has again increased its performance. The secret is the reduced aspect-ratio, which was acquired by the winning-machine Warp F2010, and the fairly high-tension foil guarantees maximum performance without camber induced support.

Compared to the previous model, the new X_TYPE has improved planing power as the slightly wider chord supports the acceleration. All of this without increasing the boom length as the more pronounced CROSS.BATTEN avoids this. This added versatility combines spontaneous performance delivery with top speed, and offers all the handling and rigging advantages of a NoCam sail. For you this means enormous thrust AND the ease of use of a NoCam sail for enjoying maneuvers.

The X_TYPE draws its potential from HYPER.LEECH II and TT.TOP II, which ensure a more active twist. In addition, it features a slightly lower profile for more low-down power, and a pressure point further at the front.

This facilitates rig control and steering, and significantly contributes to what is an unusually high stability pressure point for a NoCam sail. Thanks to the PROGRESSIVE.BATTEN.CONFIGURATION, all X_TYPE models feature batten numbers relevant to size and application, with Kai Hopf managing to perfect the 6.0 and 5.4 sizes with just 6 battens. This helps reduce weight and improves handling. What’s more all X_TYPE sizes can be used with a single 460 mast - one mast fits all!

ize Boom max
(m) Luff max
(m) Vario Top Battens Camber IMCS Best Mast Best/Alt. Length
(cm) Best/Alt.
Mast Geometry
5.4 1.72 4.46 • 6 -- 21 - 25 **** 430/460 SDM/RDM
6.0 1.80 4.62 -- 6 -- 25 - 21 **** 460/430 SDM/RDM
6.6 1.90 4.68 -- 7 -- 25 - 21 **** 460/430 SDM/RDM
7.3 2.02 4.75 -- 7 -- 24 - 26 **** 460 SDM/--
7.8 2.09 4.83 -- 7 -- 24 - 26 **** 460 SDM/--
8.2 2.18 4.93 -- 7 -- 24 - 26 **** 460 SDM/--
** Platinum Series ** Gold Series
CX = Carbon.Xtender 40 or 50cm
CX40 = Carbon.Xtender 40cm
CX30 = Carbon.Xtender RDM 30cm