Patrik International

PATRIK SPEED

Name: PATRIK SPEED
Availability: InStock

OVERVIEW

In the past couple of years Speed Windsurfing had a big impact on windsurfing history. With the Luderitz canal in Namibia, the overall speed times went up by about 5 knots. In one of the record attempts, Patrik Diethelm scored the best result of the event with a time of 51.18 Knots.

Even though he didn’t break the world record himself his most eye-opening result were his 48.77 knots in marginal wind speed around 25 knots on an over 6 sqm. sail. Patrik Diethelm: “Just for fun I borrowed another rider's 6.3 and could barely start in the light winds. I was happy making it dowwind around the first corner. The run felt slow and almost boring and I was happy to reach the finish without stopping. So far my feelings during the run. After getting the official timing of 48.77 knts I could not believe it. Since then I have bright ideas on how to design faster speed equipment."

The 2022 WOMEN WORLD RECORD by Heidi Ulrich has proven once again how damn fast our boards and sails are.

Today we are happy to be supporting the Prince of Speed organized by Andrea Baldini – Principe that is organizing amazing speed events in the South of France. So if you go really fast sign in to one of his events and break your personal records. If you also want to have a historical moment in your windsurf memory - don’t wait and get one of our PATRIK speed boards which are known to be the most controlled and fastest of all.

SHAPE

SCOOP ROCKER LINE
A board nose as low as possible to maintain the flattest rocker curves, which reduce water and air friction to an absolute minimum.

OUTLINE
Narrow in the tail to minimise the wetted surface area for maximum speeds and a forward wide point for early planing and control. Not too short in length to enable early planing and to allow the rider to use the smallest board possible. Also not too long to optimise aerodynamics and improve control.

BOTTOM SHAPE
Slight V with double concave and side flats in the nose area and under the mast track for a smoother ride. Slight flat V in the tail area for maximum acceleration, speed and control.

DECK SHAPE
An extreme S-deck shape with a low back foot area, high front foot area and a lowered mast track position to provide the most comfortable and controlled downwind sailing position.

RAIL SHAPE
Thin at the nose and at the mid section to reduce weight. Very boxy rails at the front strap prevent water sucking up the rail and allow the rider to stand tall. Thin and low rails at the back foot enable the rider to to stand lower and have the best water release which results in better top speeds.

SUMMARY
We could actually make faster boards, but top speeds are impossible without control. Superiour control gives you the confidence and safety to push yourself beyond your limits. That's why we sacrifice some topspeed on the paper for a controlled and smooth feeling that will get you to your personal records at the end of day. Try our speed range now and you will be hooked forever!

From 26 989,00 kr incl. VAT

Volume — choose size

Liters · all sizes shown, sold-out marked

Specifications — all sizes

Size	37	39	43	48	53
Volume	45.0	49.0	59.0	69.0	79.0
Length	2270	2275	2275	2280	2290
Width	370	390	430	480	530
Tail width		239	268	293	314
Nose width		296	307	357	394
Weight	3.4	3.6	3.97	4.4	4.6

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Shape & construction

Rocker Line

As low a nose as possible to maintain the flattest available rocker curve, reducing water and air resistance to an absolute minimum.

Outline

Narrow in the tail to minimize the wet surface area at maximum speed, and wide at the front for early planing and control. Not too short to allow for early planing and to let the rider choose the smallest possible board. Nor too long, to optimize aerodynamics and improve control.

Bottom Shape

Slight V-shape with double concave and side flats at the nose and under the mast track for a smoother ride. Slight flat V in the tail area for maximum acceleration, speed, and control.

Deck Shape

An extremely S-shaped deck with a low back foot position, high front foot position, and a lowered mast track position for the best possible comfortable and controlled sailing stance downwind.

Rail Shape

Thin at the nose and in the mid-section for lower weight. Very boxy rails at the front strap prevent water from sucking up along the rail and allow the rider to stand high. Thin, low rails at the back foot allow the rider to stand lower and achieve the best possible water release, providing better top speed.

Summary

We could build boards that are theoretically faster, but top speed without control is impossible. Superior control gives you the confidence to push yourself beyond your limits. Therefore, we sacrifice a little theoretical top speed for a controlled and smooth feel that ultimately gets you to your personal best.

Usage

Perfect for those who sail competitively and are focused on breaking speed records – the Patrik Speed was built in collaboration with dedicated speed sailors and has been behind several world record attempts, including Heidi Ulrich's women's world record in 2022.

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