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SUPER_HERO D/LAB – let’s create the sail of your dreams! Imagine a world where there are no longer any limitations on sail design and construction. What would the sail of your dreams look like?

The SUPER_HERO D/LAB is the greatest evolution of a wave sail in our history, one that has earned the D/LAB label. For us, D/LAB stands for the absolute technical limit and offers a glimpse into the future.

Three things set the SUPER_HERO D/LAB apart from all other sails:

1. Unprecedented wind range

. Unbelievable but true: the wind range has been expanded in both directions, meaning it glides earlier while still offering greater pressure point stability. To give you a better idea: with the original SUPER_HERO, a typical quiver consists of 5.3 - 4.7 - 4.2. With the SUPER_HERO D/LAB, however, you can cover the same wind range with just 5.0 - 4.2!

2. Ultra-light ON THE WATER

The physical weight is only one side of the coin. As usual, however, the real test takes place on the water. Sailing Weight describes how light the sail feels in your hands while surfing. It is a combination of the physical weight, but more importantly, the dynamic weight of the sail. That’s why we’re only interested in what’s known as Sailing Weight. A responsive/dynamic sail feels lighter in your hands. On the other hand, a spongy sail feels heavier in your hands and thus “eats up” a large part of the physical weight advantage.

Technora/Dyneema and Kevlar have high tensile strength but are not particularly stiff (only about as stiff as polyester monofilm). When thickness is reduced to save weight (membrane, laminate, or composite sails), these sails therefore tend to become quite spongy and sluggish. This sponginess results in a less efficient sail with a narrower wind range (especially when overpowered). 

Carbon, on the other hand, is approximately 3–4 times stiffer than Technora/Dyneema and Kevlar. With our INTELLIGENT CARBON XPLY CONSTRUCTION, we have found the ideal balance. The CARBON XPLY in the high-stress clew, luff, and foot areas guarantees unmatched low stretch and power transmission. However, the slightly more (re)flexible Regular XPly in the body panel prevents the power from becoming uncontrollable. This makes the SUPER_HERO D/LAB extremely responsive and dynamic. Combined with its very low inherent weight, this results in the lowest possible sailing weight. There is no sail that feels lighter in your hands than the SUPER_HERO D/LAB!

3. Ultra-light without compromising durability

The simple and common way to reduce weight is to decrease the film/laminate thickness. Unfortunately, reducing film thickness has a disproportionately large impact on wear resistance and longevity. For this reason, it was never an option for us to reduce weight the easy way by simply reducing film thickness—because all our products are developed and designed according to our motto "LIGHT DONE RIGHT."

For the SUPER_HERO D/LAB, we use the same film/laminate thickness as in our bomb-proof original SUPER_HERO. The hot-melt bonding that joins the panels is much stronger than the traditional Stitching (in fact, the fusion bonding is even stronger than the material itself). It’s hard to believe, but experience has shown that the SUPER_HERO D/LAB is even more durable than the original SUPER_HERO. We back this up with our industry-leading 5-YEAR WARRANTY, which no other brand can offer.

When you use the SUPER_HERO SLS for the first time, it feels as though your body is merging with the sail and you’re truly connected to the waves. The lightning-fast reflex response without loss of control is a true game-changer—so much so that our entire Pro Team will be using the SUPER_HERO D/LAB.

Please note: After intense UV exposure, the fusion bonding may take on a yellowish tint. Extensive lab and water tests confirm that this is purely aesthetic and has no impact on mechanical properties or strength. Therefore, this is excluded from the warranty.

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