LoftSails - Plachta Switchblade orange

At all stages of its design evolution, the Switchblade freerace sail has received glowing praise from magazine testers.

The Switchblade's 3-cam profile and aspect ratio work in harmony to optimise forward-oriented drive. On the water this translates into smooth, relentless acceleration.

Though positioned as a freerace design, the Switchblade holds its own on a slalom course. Tube batten systems are used throughout to enhance stability and control even at the top end.

A key design objective has been to maximise the possible trim range. Accordingly, the latest incarnation of the Switchblade implements optimised luff curves and vertical shapes to achieve a massive tuning palette.

The Switchblade range is available in two versions. The green design uses bi-ply in the upper panels and monofilm central window, while the orange HD version features full X-ply for extra durability.

All sizes up to the 7.8 Switchblade are supplied with two sets of our TekCam II cams to allow for the use of both RDM and SDM masts


 

 

Description	Size	Luff	Boom	Vario Top	Extension	Cambers	Battens	Recommended Mast	Weight
Switchblade 5.3 Green 2022/23	5.3 m2	404 cm	182 cm	Vario Top	34 cm	3	6	Team Edition 370	4.89 kg
Switchblade 5.3 Orange HD 2022/23	5.3 m2	404 cm	182 cm	Vario Top	34 cm	3	6	Team Edition 370	4.79 kg
Switchblade 5.8 Green 2022/23	5.8 m2	428 cm	186 cm	Vario Top	28 cm	3	6	Team Edition 400	5.11 kg
Switchblade 5.8 Orange HD 2022/23	5.8 m2	428 cm	186 cm	Vario Top	28 cm	3	6	Team Edition 400	4.99 kg
Switchblade 6.3 Green 2022/23	6.3 m2	438 cm	189 cm	Fixed	8 cm	3	6	Team Edition 430	5.31 kg
Switchblade 6.3 Orange HD 2022/23	6.3 m2	438 cm	189 cm	Fixed	8 cm	3	6	Team Edition 430	5.15 kg
Switchblade 6.8 Green 2022/23	6.8 m2	458 cm	200 cm	Fixed	28 cm	3	6	Team Edition 430	5.46 kg
Switchblade 6.8 Orange HD 2022/23	6.8 m2	458 cm	200 cm	Fixed	28 cm	3		Team Edition 430	5.35 kg
Switchblade 7.0 Green 2022/23	7.0 m2	468 cm	204 cm	Fixed	8 cm	3	6	Team Edition 460	5.55 kg
Switchblade 7.0 Orange HD 2022/23	7.0 m2	468 cm	204 cm	Fixed	8 cm	3	6	Team Edition 460	5.38 kg
Switchblade 7.3 Green 2022/23	7.3 m2	476 cm	208 cm	Fixed	16 cm	3	6	Team Edition 460	5.63 kg
Switchblade 7.3 Orange HD 2022/23	7.3 m2	476 cm	208 cm	Fixed	16 cm	3	6	Team Edition 460	5.5 kg
Switchblade 7.8 Green 2022/23	7.8 m2	490 cm	218 cm	Fixed	30 cm	3	7	Team Edition 460	5.92 kg
Switchblade 7.8 Orange HD 2022/23	7.8 m2	490 cm	218 cm	Fixed	30 cm	3	7	Team Edition 460	5.68 kg
Switchblade 8.5 Green 2022/23	8.5 m2	510 cm	224 cm	Fixed	20 cm	3	7	Team Edition 490	6.35 kg
Switchblade 8.5 Orange HD 2022/23	8.5 m2	510 cm	224 cm	Fixed	20 cm	3	7	Team Edition 490	6.18 kg
Switchblade 9.5 Green 2022/23	9.5 m2	538 cm	236 cm	Fixed	18 cm	3	7	Team Edition 520	6.67 kg
Switchblade 9.5 Orange HD 2022/23	9.5 m2	538 cm	236 cm	Fixed	18 cm	3	7	Team Edition 520	6.33 kg