Posted on 3rd Jun 2011 @ 12:07 PM

Here's a quick sneek view of the NEW 2012 Wave, freestyle and crossover sail range from Gaastra.

MANIC: PASSIONATED CONTROL FREAK After having been completely redesigned last year, we just reviewed the 2012model improving durability and adding a perfect fine tuning for each size. From 3,3to 5,7 you will always find the ultra light handling and extreme control the Manic isknown for. It is soft, balanced and neutral on waves. It reacts immediately and thepressure can turned directly to on or off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through thewhite-water zone without any problem. The 2012er design offers even more pureManic feeling than ever! It will be difficult to find a better all rounder for waves orstormy days! In big waves the incredible handling makes the Manic a class of itsown for both light and heavy riders!

MANIC HD: REAL SURVIVALIST You will find the same successful DNA in the Manic HD as in the Manic plus the bullet-proof Xply throughout the whole sail. So whatever you have on your mind, don´t worry about the Manic HD.Now more than ever after we checked every small detail again. The Manic HD has a soft, balancedride experience and is completely neutral on the wave. It reacts immediately and can be turnedon and off. Nevertheless, it will bring you through the white-water zone without any problem.The 2012er design offers even more pure Manic HD feeling than ever! It will be difficult to finda better all-rounder for waves or stormy flat water days! In big waves is the Manic a class of itsown even for light or heavy riders because of the handling!

POISON: NO COMPROMISE POWERHOUSE The heavy punch of the Poisons is still the best response to gustyonshore conditions. The deep profile, that is located slightly moreto the back ensures that the 2012 Poison is still the most powerfulsail in our wave range. The profile alignment is optimized forthe new Radial Panel Layout. Combining this with the doublex-ply luff panel increased the wind range significant. Improvedreinforcements and a new construction in the lower sail bodymakes the Poison much tougher than its predecessor. Especiallybigger riders or less experienced riders will love the extra powerin the Poison when passing the shore break. Nevertheless, it´shandling is neutral enough for the most radical moves.

IQ: STILL CRAZY The 2011 IQ defined the concept of new school wave sailing fromscratch. His successor has even more control and freedom ofmovement on the wave. That makes you speechless? Hold on untilyou give it a shot yourself. The ultra compact design combinesearly planing with radical maneuverability in unprecedentedsymbiosis. It is light as a feather but still comes with plenty ofpower. It is the baby of Thomas Traversa and for the currentdesign Alex Musollini gave a lot additional input. The IQ is light,powerful and radical. You will be amazed how deep it gets youin the pocket of the wave. Its performance handles the modernmulti-fin wave boards in perfect harmony and you will appreciatethe power on mushy waves.

PURE: THE FREESTYLE MAGICIAN Our Freestyle team demands the best freestyle sail on the market-Once again the goal has been achieved! The Pure replaces theever-popular contest winning Echo LE and keeps you on thepodium!

CROSS: FAST ACTION WANTED! A last generation freeride sail, that impressed not only the testteams of the magazines in the world last year, but surfers aroundthe globe. Quick and agile, the Cross represents the perfectsynthesis of wave and race sailing. The new Cross could againimprove a notch the already great performances and is moredurable than ever. Remain unchanged is the smooth handling.