The manufacturer Naish does not have a nominal freemove sail in its programme, so if you are looking for a model for flat water, bump & jump and occasional trips into the surf, you will inevitably end up with the Force 5. But how much flat water performance does this wave model have? The test reveals it.
On land:
The Force 5 is rigged on a 400 mast, but thanks to the vario top, even the 430 mast could theoretically be used. However, our recommendation is clearly in favour of the 400 mast, as the sail already has a lot of profile tension even with the shorter mast and would be even stiffer with the longer mast. The trim forces on the luff are slightly higher than with other sails in this group. The ropes can be laid over the open pulleys without fiddling during rigging, but when the ropes are released they tend to fall off again - the open pulley block therefore remains a matter of taste. Once rigged, the loose leech extends comparatively far down towards the outhaul. Naish also uses clear mono film underneath the boom, but it is thick. The protector is long enough and can be folded easily. The boom opening is traditionally short at Naish and not ideal for taller riders (>1,90).
On the water:
The fact that the Naish Force 5 had a small disadvantage in the test in the form of a mast with a lower carbon content did not have a negative effect on the water - on the contrary. In the starting phase, the sail is well balanced and still light in the hand. A moderate pull on the outhaul rope is sufficient, the Naish pulls away well and remains manoeuvrable in this trim over a wide wind range without any disturbing load changes or even pressure point migrations. Anyone who thought the Force 5 was a pure wave sail will be disabused of this notion: the pressure point position makes it possible to accelerate even with single fin boards, yet it always remains light and agile enough for spin loops. Even if there are models that are a touch more playful and agile, the Naish Force 5 sets no limits for manoeuvres such as power jibes, classic freestyle tricks or even front and back loops in the waves.
Naish Force 5 - the conclusion
The Force 5 is just as suitable as a powerful motor for wave boards as it is as an agile manoeuvring sail on flat water. You don't even have to avoid speed duels on the freeride board.
Range of use
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Technical data Naish Force 5
- Mast used: Naish 60 RDM 400, 60 % carbon, weight 1.90 kg*
- Sail weight: 3.28 kg*
- sleeve opening: 104-148 cm*
- Info under naish.com
*surf measurement
