After a few seasons with a cut without a real luff track, the new model of the Severne NCX comes with a three-part cut pattern behind the mast. The light-looking sail does not use the thickest mono film, the protector is practical but not particularly thickly padded, and the necessary chafe reinforcements on the lower leech and batten are present. The large trim block is rotated 90 degrees and with the four rollers - with a suitable extension - enables particularly low trim forces.
The red speedster from Severne needs a lot of wind in the sail to be able to play to its strengths. Because one thing should be said in advance: at the top, the NCX is undoubtedly one of the fastest sails in the group in every situation, but in the lower wind range and when planing and planing through, it needs to be actively turned on and steered to get up to speed. There is not much that can be done about the trim either. However, you should never pull it flat. The sail is only hooked into the outhaul until it is slightly tensioned. In combination with a lot of looseness in the leech, seven battens and strong curvature in the mast, the profile almost resembles a racing sail. Due to the lack of feedback on the back hand, in light winds you would wish for a "power eyelet" further up the outhaul, as the two existing eyelets make no noticeable difference due to the minimal distance between them.
The Severne NCX feels smaller than it is
On the other hand, the sail is all the easier to hold in strong winds and can generally be ridden with very little effort. It always feels like a single mould, without distorting or fluttering in a strong gust. The centre of effort, which is relatively far forward, always stays where it is, which ensures very good control. It always feels like it wants to go upwind and then get faster and faster. In the jibe, it pulls you through the bend with momentum. The battens have to make their way around the mast when you're planing, which results in noticeable batten rotation. Nevertheless, you don't have to hold on to much in the jibe - even less powerful people will enjoy a 7.2, which generally feels a little smaller than it is. Nevertheless, the NCX is not particularly easy to ride, as it is not very stable to lock in and put down on the deck. The perfect angle of attack varies and should be found in order to be able to fully rely on the sail and accelerate: Fast, energy-saving and easy to jibe - in strong winds, the Severne comes up trumps as a light freerace sail.
surf summary Severne NCX 7.2
An extremely fast sail that shows its strengths especially in strong winds, but is still very easy to surf and scores with feather-light jibe handling. Anyone looking for more planing power should take a look at the Severne Gator.
Speed potential, feather-light ride feel
Less slippery
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Technical data Severne NCX 7.2
- Sail weight: 4.4 kg
- Sleeve opening: 96-165 cm
- Mast used: Severne Red 460 RDM; 853 Euro
- Mast weight: 1.84 kg
- Price: 923 Euro
- Info under severnesails.com
all data measured by surf
