Maximum agility, total control!
The YEAH is the top choice for freestyle surfers looking to elevate their moves – and it's the sail of choice for two-time world champion Steven van Broeckhoven. With unparalleled agility, neutrality, and lightness, the YEAH delivers the performance you need for radical maneuvers and impressive power moves. The newly refined profile enhances stability during reverse moves and provides improved ON/OFF control, keeping you in charge at all times.
KEY FACTS:
- Optimized shape: Improved stability in reverse moves and precise ON/OFF control for the handling you need
- Dynamic pop: A fast-charging profile delivers maximum dynamics and instant power when it matters most
- High reactivity: The YEAH responds instantly, providing maximum responsiveness in every moment
- Lightweight and durable: Kevlar warp lines ensure lasting performance, even after countless sessions
- Agile and neutral: Perfect handling with high stability – ideal for precise power moves
- RDM-compatible only
▶Perfect balance and direct pop
The YEAH offers the balance you need for demanding freestyle moves. Thanks to the newly positioned clew and updated luff panel design, the handling is now even smoother, with stability maintained no matter how intense the action gets. Its dynamic, fast-loading profile delivers pop on command – ideal for quick rotations and spectacular tricks. Two new mini-battens between battens 1 and 2 further stabilize the leech, allowing you to focus entirely on your performance without compromise.
Wide range of use – from freestyle to foilstyle
The YEAH surprises with its versatile range of use. Despite its low luff tension and firm leech, the sail remains stable and reliable through every phase of a maneuver. Its high reactivity and uncompromising OFF behavior offer outstanding control, whether you're riding classic freestyle moves or pushing the boundaries with new foilstyle tricks.
Lightweight, durable, and powerful
Weighing just 2.97 kg (size 4.8), the YEAH is ultra-light yet incredibly stable. The Kevlar warp lines prevent the profile from stretching, ensuring that the sail performs just as well after countless hard sessions as it did on day one. The blend of durable yet lightweight materials creates an agile, responsive sail that continues to impress. Reliable performance in every moment – that’s the YEAH!
Ready for the next freestyle revolution?
TECH SPECS
| Size m² |
Boom cm |
Luff cm |
Battens | Top | IMCS | Best Mast | Mast cm / Ø |
Weight Kg |
| 3.6 | 140 | 366 | 4 | vario | 15-18 | Expert/Select | 340/370 RDM | 2.75 |
| 4.0 | 147 | 380 | 4 | fix | 16-18 | Expert/Select | 370 RDM | 2.85 |
| 4.4 | 151 | 398 | 4 | fix | 16-18 | Expert/Select | 370 RDM | 2.86 |
| 4.8 | 158 | 413 | 4 | fix | 18-20 | Expert/Select | 400 RDM | 2.97 |
| 5.0 | 161 | 422 | 4 | fix | 18-20 | Expert/Select | 400 RDM | 3.00 |
| 5.2 | 167 | 433 | 4 | fix | 20-22 | Expert/Select | 430 RDM | 3.14 |
| 5.6 | 174 | 451 | 4 | fix | 20-22 | Expert/Select | 430 RDM | 3.28 |
KEY FEATURES
1. FOOT + POCKET GUARD
A PVC braid in the lower leech and on the lower batten protects the material from abrasion.
2. DACRON LUFF PANEL
New Luff Panel construction for more pop and dynamics with even better ON/OFF behaviour.
3. NEW MAST SLEEVE
More stretch-resistant and water-repellent, it offers long-lasting stability and protection against external influences.
4. DOUBLE LOCK SEAMS
Well-protected leech and Double Lock Seams widened to 40 mm. These seams form the most stable connection between the panels. They are used in stress zones and areas of high tension and make the sail robust and durable.
5. SMART CLEW CONSTRUCTION
New clew reinforcement: Robust construction for increased durability and even force distribution even in demanding conditions.
TECHNOLOGY
F.R.E.D.
F.R.E.D. will help you to find the optimal downhaul trim for your sail. The mark is located in the upper sail window. Simply trim the downhaul rope until the loose leech reaches the FRED mark.
TOP GUARD
The large reinforcement at the sail top avoids abrasion and wearing out whilst rigging.
VARIO TOP
With some sails a Vario Top is used, which also allows the use of a longer mast. An additional loop is sewn on top of each sail. It serves to hook in the sail if you want to pull out the mast.
MINI BATTENS
Lightweight mini battens take control of the leech while twisting and avoid detrimental leech flutter. By that, the window fabrics are prevented from damage and the longevity of the sail is increased.
BATTEN GUARD
PVC logo labels on the batten pockets prevent wearing out and abrasion whilst rigging.
INTERNAL TRIM BATTEN
The Internal Trim Batten system is completely integrated into the batten pocket. The battens can stay tensioned in the sail. The fine adjustment ensures an optimal trim. The profiled end piece offers additional protection against abrasion. An Allen key to tension comes with each sail.
BOOM POSITION CONTROL
The printed height scale at the boom opening helps you to easily remember your personal boom position.
SLEEVE VOLUMER
The sewn PVC label keeps the mast sleeve open at the boom opening like a clasp making it easier to insert the mast.
DOUBLE LOCK SEAMS
Double seams form the most stable connection between individual panels and different materials. They are used in stress zones as well as in areas of high tension and make your sail robust and durable.
MAST FOOT PROTECTOR
The new mast foot protector offers more protection for mast and board. The loop makes it easier to pull down the sail.Through an opening, the uphaul can be conveniently guided inside the protector. There is a mesh pocket on the inside. Excess rope etc. can be stowed here.
COMFORT PULLEY
The integrated triple pulley has large easy turning stainless brass rolls which greatly reduce the effort required for sail trimming.
TRIM SETTING
The luff length is patched on the mast protector. The boom length is also printed beside the clew.
POCKET GUARD
A PVC braid sewn onto the bottom batten pocket protects the sail from abrasion when waterstarting.
STRAP ON
After rolling up the sail, simply attach the bungee rope and the sail can be stowed away easier and is more space-saving.
FOOT GUARD
All seams in the significantly stressed foot area are protected by Dacron coverings. A PVC edging at the sail foot protects the leech edge against your board’s nonslip coating.
TEST REPORTS
STEVEN VAN BROECKHOVEN
DESIGNER RENATO MORLOTTI
SURF MAGAZIN 09-2021 / YEAH 4.8 2022
IN ACTION
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