With the PWA rule the world’s best riders have to cover all conditions troughout the whole year with only three boards. Changing fins, strap and masttrack position helps to fine trim the board and adapt to the prevailing conditions better. PATRIK is the only brand offering more trim possibilities to be able and fine tune the board even more. With the adjustable cutout plates and wings it is possible to transform every board and change the power/lift under the tail and back foot. This advantage is not yet used by other brands and we hope it stays like this (-:!
PATRIK slalom: More tuning possibilities for more perfomance!
SHAPE DETAILS
Scoop Rocker Line
The bottom curve is designed to glide as low and smooth as possible over the water but still have enough height under the masttrack area and at the nose so as not to stick to the water or dive into the upcoming chop.
Slalom 87 and 92 The performance ratio is designed for more control, which improves both top speed in rough conditions and enables easier gybing.
Slalom 100, 110 and 115 The performance ratio is designed to have increased acceleration and top speed.
Slalom 122, 128 and 135 The performance ratio is designed for earlier planing and acceleration.
Outline
Slalom 87 and 92 Haben zur Mitte hine eine relative gerade Outline mit einem schmalen Heck ultimative Kontrolle und maximalen Speed in rauen Bedingungen.
Slalom 100, 110 and 115 Die Outline ist ein harmonischer Mix aus der recht geradlinigen Outline der kleinen Slalom Boards und der runderen Ountline der großen Boards. Dies vergrößert den Einsatzbereich der medium Boards extrem.
Slalom 122, 128 and 135 Die runde Outline macht die Board agil und direkt. Das ist besonders Wichtig zum einen in Leichtwindbedingung für schnellstmögliche Beschleunigung um maximalen Top Speed zu erreichen, zum anderen zwischen den Böen möglichst keine Geschwindigkeit zu verlieren.
Der Slalom 128 und der 135V3 haben ein breiteres Deck im Heck als im Unterwasserschiff für eine bessere Kraftübertragung um leichter über die Finne fahren zu können. Das Tail unter dem Deck ist dadurch noch schmal genug für maximale Geschwindigkeit.
Bottom Shape
Slalom 87, 92, 100, 110, 122 Flat panel Vee in the tail to the mid section for control and speed. The front section has an increasing Vee shape with double concave and side flats for a smoother ride and to give the rails more height to clear the water whilst fully planing.
Slalom 115, 128, 135 Invert V in the tail which gives more lift for better planing and more acceleration. Flat panel V starts under the front footstrap and runs into an increasing Vee shape with double concave and side flats for a smoother ride and to give the rails more height to clear the water whilst fully planing.
Deck Shape
S-Deck: Lower back foot, higher front foot and lower mast track allow a comfortable sailing position and outstanding control during cross and down wind reaches.
Slalom 87 and 92 Slight dome in the deck to maintain volume whilst still having the deck as flat as possible to increase responsiveness to foot pressure for easier and more controlled gybing.
Slalom 100, 110, 115, 122, 128 and 135 A flatter deck makes the board responsive to foot pressure for easier and more controlled gybes.
Rail Shape
Nice boxy rails in the tail area for a comfortable foot position in the straps. Boxy rails in the mid section to avoid the water sucking up the deck and to provide flotation throughout and after the gybes. Thin rails in the nose area to reduce weight and gain on reactivity.
Cutouts
Slalom 87, 92, 100, 110, 122 The smaller tail surface reduces drag and trims the board in a more lateral free gliding position wheras the rail cutout trims the board more to the leward side which helps releasing the upwind water pressure and increase acceleration and top speed.
Slalom 115, 128 and 135 With the new tail and rail cutout geometry the board rails a bit more to the leeward side which releases the upwind water pressure more. Together with the reduced wetted surface the top speed incresed significantly.
Adjustable Cutout Plates
Slalom 100, 110, 115, 122, 128 and 135 The adjustable plates can be adjusted in height. The deeper cutouts have less drag and more top speed whilst the lower cutout depth has increased pressure (lift) in the tail which makes the board riding more flat and helps early planing and control. For individual use a range of cutout plates with different geometry are offered as an accessory to be able and fine tune the board even more.
Adjustable Heel Wings
The heel wing was originated for the Formula board but some riders have tested it on the slalom board and the result was more power under the back foot for earlier planing, better acceleration and more speed in light wind. To have more options for individual fine tuning the wings are offered as an accessory.
Construction
A slalom board needs to be lightweight for early planing, acceleration, top speed and reactiveness, but it also needs to be controllable at top speed in choppy waters and flex for smooth gybes. On the deck we use a full layer of Biax-Carbon, which reduces the twist but still maintains the flex required. A full Carbon board is very stiff and often in rough conditions the bottom of the board will impact hard on the water, which results in the user experiencing a very nervous-like feeling. Concaves on the bottom can make the board feel softer, but this alone is not enough in overpowered conditions. Concaves in combination with a softer bottom construction help to absorb upcoming chop and provide more control. Wood contains the right characteristics, but would be too heavy and lacks durability. To guarantee a long lasting product, and still have the soft bottom, we decided to use PVC in combination with Glass 90°-90°. To maintain our uniform graphic identity, the glass on the bottom is laminated with black resin. The finishing is white coated and sanded back by around 75%.
Technology | Composite Semi Custom Sandwich |
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Core Material | EPS (Styrofoam) |
Sandwich Material | PVC Sheet |
Final Lamination | Deck: Full Carbon Biax 45°-45° / Bottom: Full Glass 90°-90° (Black Resin) |
Length [mm] | Width [mm] | Volume [litre] | Tail Width at 300 [mm] | Nose Width at 2000 [mm] | Weight (+/-6%) [kg] | Strap Options & Insert Holes | Strap Quantity | Fin Box | Approved Series | |
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slalom 87 II | 2370 | 570 | 87 | 357 | 446 | 5,3 | 6X4 | 4 | Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
slalom 92 II | 2335 | 595 | 92 | 396 | 464 | 5,5 | 6X4 | 4 | Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
slalom 100 II | 2330 | 645 | 100 | 422 | 501 | 5,8 | 6X4 | 4 | Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
slalom 110 II | 2330 | 680 | 110 | 453 | 538 | 6,2 | 6X4 | 4 | Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
slalom 115 III | 2340 | 700 | 115 | 488 | 556 | 6,4 | 6X4 | 4 | Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
slalom 122 II | 2305 | 775 | 122 | 545 | 594 | 6,9 | 6X4 | 4 | Deep Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
Slalom 128 II | 2290 | 810 | 128 | 558 | 607 | 7 | 6X4 | 4 | Deep Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
slalom 135 IIII | 2290 | 850 | 135 | 583 | 643 | 7,1 | 6X4 | 4 | Deep Tuttle | PWA / ISAF |
Sailor Type (S) –/= 70kg / –/= 170cm | Sailor Type (M) 70-90kg / 170-190cm | Sailor Type (L) =/+ 90kg / =/+ 190cm | Sailor Skills waterstart, strap & harness, first jibes | Sailor Skills moves, waves, speed | Ideal Wind Strength / Sailor Type –/= 15 knt | Ideal Wind Strength / Sailor Type 15-25 knt | Ideal Wind Strength / Sailor Type =/+25 knt | flatwater / chop: –/= 1m | chop / wind waves: –/= 2.5m | |
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slalom 87 II | X | X | X | X | S | S/M/L | X | X | ||
slalom 92 II | X | X | X | X | S/M | S/M/L | X | X | ||
slalom 100 II | X | X | X | X | S/M | M/L | X | X | ||
slalom 110 II | X | X | X | X | S | M/L | M/L | X | X | |
slalom 115 III | X | X | X | X | S | M/L | M/L | X | X | |
slalom 122 II | X | X | X | X | X | S/M | M/L | L | X | X |
Slalom 128 II | X | X | X | X | X | M/L | L | X | X | |
slalom 135 IIII | X | X | X | X | X | M/L | L | X | X |
Best Sail Size [m2] | Sail Range [m2] | Rec. Fin Size [mm] | Fin Range [mm] | |
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slalom 87 II | 5.0-6.3 | 4.0-7.0 | 320 | 260-350 |
slalom 92 II | 5.6-6.8 | 5.0-7.3 | 340 | 280-360 |
slalom 100 II | 6.2-7.3 | 5.5-7.8 | 360 | 300-380 |
slalom 110 II | 6.7-7.8 | 6.0-8.2 | 380 | 340-400 |
slalom 115 III | 7.0-8.0 | 6.2-8.6 | 400 | 350-420 |
slalom 122 II | 7.6-8.6 | 7.0-9.0 | 440 | 400-460 |
Slalom 128 II | 8.2-9.2 | 7.0-9.5 | 460 | 420-500 |
slalom 135 IIII | 8.6-9.6 | 7.5-10.0 | 480 | 440-550 |