|
Size
|
Max Luff
|
Max Boom
|
Mast
|
Battens
|
Cams
|
Head
|
4.4 |
379 |
154 |
370/16 (RDM) |
7 |
3 |
Fixed |
|
5.0 |
406 |
166 |
400 / 19 |
7 |
3 |
Fixed |
|
5.8
|
436
|
178
|
430 / 21
|
7
|
3
|
Fixed
|
|
6.6
|
466
|
190
|
460 / 25
|
7
|
3
|
Fixed
|
|
7.5
|
488
|
207
|
460 / 25
|
7
|
3
|
Fixed
|
|
9.0
|
528
|
225
|
520 / 32
|
7
|
3
|
Fixed
|
What riders say about
this sail:
Tony Wynhoven, Melbourne, Australia:
On first impressions (of the 2007 Koncept), they seem to be much more powerful and the 6.6 seems to be more of a "race" sail than a speed sail. Might be due to its fullness and could be more suited to a broad course. The 5.8 seems very sweet and seems to be working in similar winds to the 2006 Koncept 6.6. This is great as I have less drag, etc. Using this theory, I hope to be able to get on the 5.0 more this season.
Chris Lockwood, Perth, Australia:
I sailed the Koncept 7.5 today in about 10 knots. Barely whitecapping on the ocean. Tons of bottom end!!! Planing the whole time. The guys on kites couldn't believe it. They were only just going.
Tony Wynhoven, Melbourne, Australia:
Just used the 6.6 koncept again at Sandy Point. The wind was around 30 knots but I still didn't get overpowered! Even on the trip back upwind with the tiny 22 cm fin was great with no sign of being thrown off. Does this sail have a top to its huge range?? I'd like to try to find it! The speeds done that day(42.7 max and 41.2 av) were the fastest for this year on the gps site. It's also worth noting that it's the 10th fastest overall but all the others above me were on custom sails or boards or both. All of them were on smaller sails in more wind. This doesn't mean the sail is top end specific as I use the 6.6 with the same downhaul settings and almost the same outhaul in 18/20 knots, doing 39 knot runs consistently.All my gear is production inc mast , sail board fin etc. Since working in a sailboard shop I have been a believer in the idea that sponsored sailors should use and promote gear that anyone can buy and not compete on custom gear.
The koncept is so user freindly that going fast is fun again and makes 4 hr + sessions possibly without unessary fatigue.
I can't wait to try the 5.8 which is bound to be more efficient in a good blow.
Well done Andrew!!!
Andrew Daff, Sandy Point, Victoria, Australia:
We had a very nice day to work try out the new 7.5 Koncept today. A nice South Westerly sea breeze around 12 knots, lulls to 9 knots and the odd gust to 16k. The Koncept range just gets better and better. This sail is soooo nice. It is rock steady stable but has that nice light, slightly flexy feel that gives you great feedback. It was blisteringly fast in the very light winds and very easy to pump up in the lulls when needed. The draught did not move in the gusts, it just went faster with the same light, stable feeling. I am sure it would still feel good for me in much more wind. I can't wait to try it in 15-20 knots! When wind faded to 10-11 knots I sent 58 Kilo Ann out to try it. She was cruising around in almost no wind and loving it! She could not believe such a huge sail (for her) was so easy to sail. This sail is fantastic!
Peter Weitenberg, Holland:
Just sailed the 5.0, what a great sail is that! I had a GPS top of 72 km/h (38.9kt). Rigged on a North Viper 60 400 mast, it looks really good!
Craig Hollins , Sandy Point, Victoria Australia:
I just got back from running the 5.0 at S.P: Holy S**T what a sail. Love it. A new personal best today of 37.6. Thank you, its a beautiful, fast sail. Bring on SPEEDWEEK.
Andrew Daff , Sandy Point, Victoria Australia:
The new KA 5.0 Koncept was sensational. I thought Mal would be a bit underpowered on it but he was still pulling 38's and 39's all day on his Slalom Board.
Mal Wright , Sandy Point, Victoria Australia:
A fun day sailing. My hand foiled fin worked well with the new KA 5.0 Koncept even in light winds. At times there was not enough to get going, but once underway it would consistently pull 38's in wind at times barely 20 knots. The sail seemed to revel in going fast, particularly at tight angles to the wind. Sensational!
Juerg
Schnorf on receiving the first sea shipment to the USA,
Cabrillo Beach, CA:
What a astonishing sail is the 6.6 KA Koncept.
I was surfing in marginal conditions with a 120 liter board
and the 6.6 KA Koncept. It was a great pleasure to windsurf,
with most riders on 7.2 to 8.5 sails. Two other riders used
it: a 150 lb guy and a 210 lb guy - they had only good words
about the sail. Cool stuff. Wind was around 10 to 13 miles
and gust 13 to 17 miles.
Randy Zandbergen:
Belgian speedweek:
This was the first time I could compare the Koncepts against other manufacturers speed oriented sails. I can tell you the Koncept is much easier to use than most other sails. If there was a competition in rigging, sailing 20 kilometers and derigging, I could be at my 5th beer by the time number 2 finishes. ( and I'm a slow drinker ) Did some tuning for the PSL event, had a great time and did 42 knots on GPS with the 6.6 Koncept on a tiny slalom board.
Tony Lorenz:
Used the 5.8 at Cairn Curran in central Victoria.
Gusty NW to about 30kts, choppy with some smooth protected
areas. This feels just like the 6.6 with even more control.
Anyone who uses freeride boards and doesn't have these two
sails are seriously missing out. Just two sails to cover
12 to 30+kts has got to be the go.
Tony Lorenz:
I had my Koncept going all Saturday (March 20 2004)
at Sandy Point (Victoria, Australia) on my Sonic.
It kicked arse. As wind increased, so did the speed difference
with others. Talk about closing the gap, how does resting
sail foot on back toes sound. Wind was up and down with
strong fronts coming through, never altered a thing, the
sail just took it all. draught stayed put.
Andrew Daff, Sandy Point, Victoria:
Holy COW!! You are either very arsey or a very good
designer!! ;)
Sailed 6.6 late this arvo in 20-25 kts wsw. Wasn't
sure if it was too strong for the sail. No way! Could
have handled more, easy.
I wasn't too sure as I rigged the sail if the stability
would be there. I was wondering if there was enough
luff curve. I downhauled it pretty far and outhauled
to (as I measured later) the exact length printed
on the sail (195cm). After an hour or so the wind
faded a bit to 15-20k with pretty bad holes up the
northern end. I let the outhaul out a centimeter and
it still felt really good. I little more backhandy
in the gusts coming upwind but still really good.
No worries pumping onto the plane after jibing in
a hole. Pumps really well! Good bottom end!
You seem to have hit it spot on.
Tony Salmons, Melbourne:
That is unbelievable. It so fast and stable!!
I HAVE to have one!
Peter Cleary, Melbourne:
That is the best sail I have ever used. It does
not 'depower' or overpower. It just seems to always
have the right power. It has the best of a no cam
sail and the best of a cammed sail all in one package.
