TORRO 2025

Just like an automatic gearbox, where you don't have to worry about the right gear, GunSails takes the decision out of your hands when trimming. There is a point in the sail as a marker for the luff trim - that's it! And it fits amazingly well. A strong pull on the downhaul and stiff battens stabilize the sail so well that you only need to fine-tune the clew. Without tension, the battens push far past the mast. But even set up like this, the Torro would already work. For a lighter sail feel and better handling, the battens are pulled back properly, but still rest against the side of the mast - more than with all other sails. The profile with a deep belly in the lower section and a lot of twist in the top section offers the best planing performance with top control without trimming.

And the Torro is also particularly fast. It is extremely stable in the hand, with an even pull on the mast and sail hand, balanced and perfectly poised like a small freeride sail. You hang into the harness, set it to autopilot and only have to take control again just before the jibe. In between, the Torro lies flush on the deck, doesn't fidget and doesn't buckle even in choppy water. However, it is less light as a feather and playful, but rather conveys a solid freeride feeling: it surfs fast and feels that way too. The high driving stability makes it possible to surf very fast with the sail even without having learned the sensitivity, but also requires a little more input if you want to move it. Nevertheless, it performs well in jibing without any restrictions. Some other sails just seem even more agile and light-handed and simply encourage more new moves. Intermediates get a sail with an “easy surfing” rating, and if your maneuver selection focuses on jumping, power jibes, duck jibes and occasional 360s, you'll also be right on target with the Torro. For blasting and jibing on small freeride and freemove boards, it is the first choice.

SURF-FAZIT: The Torro is the most affordable sail, especially in combination with the matching, very light RDM mast. It performs well in the most important maneuvering disciplines and offers the best performance in the group for strong wind freeriding, with particularly easy handling. It is a little heavier, but particularly solidly equipped.