***** Saverne - SWAT *****

11th October 2009, 12:43 PM

I would like to have an opinion about this sail, mainly the 4.2, 4.7 and 5.2 sqm.
How it feels compared to a classic Down-the-line Sail or an OnShore (power) wave sail?

I have noticed that the Boom opening at the mast sleeve is somewhat higher than normal, why is it so?

Apart from the photos on Saverne website are there any other photos available on the internet?
Are there any test results available?

Thank you

Pat

11th October 2009, 04:03 PM

ooops, I have misspelled "Severne",
Probably the moderators would like to correct it and delete this message after.
Sorry for the typo.

Pat

honk · 14th October 2009, 02:38 PM

A short video clip of the S.W.A.T. on SUPer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFYtmDgOw48

15th October 2009, 04:43 PM

Thank you for the video.

I would like to have an opinion about this sail from someone who has use it and can compare it with other Sideshore and Power/Onshore Sails.

Pat

griff · 17th November 2009, 03:39 PM

same for me, any info yet? test etc..

power compared to blade, S1?

Langdon · 18th November 2009, 06:10 PM

You can copare the different wavesails at their webpage:
http://www.severnesails.com/2010/swat/swat.html

Looks like the Swat is aimed for lighter riders and that it's a bit more softer.

Helmer · 21st November 2009, 12:35 AM

I have tried the swat, but only a short ride.
According to Severne designers they have made the SWAT for the ligter sailor that wishes to have a forgiving yet manoeuvrable sail with a lower aspect.
It should feel softer than the S-1 with more back hand and more compact than the Blade.
The 4 battens are one of the keys to the reduced weight and the straight foot design allows for more radical wave sailing.

I am "still" on my 2010 S-1s, but may also not be the target sailor (83kg)

Not exactly what you asked for, but maybe it helps you part of the way ;-)

Cheers
Helmer

11th October 2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	*** Saverne - SWAT *** I would like to have an opinion about this sail, mainly the 4.2, 4.7 and 5.2 sqm. How it feels compared to a classic Down-the-line Sail or an OnShore (power) wave sail? I have noticed that the Boom opening at the mast sleeve is somewhat higher than normal, why is it so? Apart from the photos on Saverne website are there any other photos available on the internet? Are there any test results available? Thank you Pat

21st November 2009, 12:35 AM	#7
Helmer New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 14	I have tried the swat, but only a short ride. According to Severne designers they have made the SWAT for the ligter sailor that wishes to have a forgiving yet manoeuvrable sail with a lower aspect. It should feel softer than the S-1 with more back hand and more compact than the Blade. The 4 battens are one of the keys to the reduced weight and the straight foot design allows for more radical wave sailing. I am "still" on my 2010 S-1s, but may also not be the target sailor (83kg) Not exactly what you asked for, but maybe it helps you part of the way ;-) Cheers Helmer __________________ Lars Helmersen Team Helmersen To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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11th October 2009, 04:03 PM	#2
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	ooops, I have misspelled "Severne", Probably the moderators would like to correct it and delete this message after. Sorry for the typo. Pat

14th October 2009, 02:38 PM	#3
honk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28	A short video clip of the S.W.A.T. on SUPer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFYtmDgOw48

15th October 2009, 04:43 PM	#4
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you for the video. I would like to have an opinion about this sail from someone who has use it and can compare it with other Sideshore and Power/Onshore Sails. Pat

17th November 2009, 03:39 PM	#5
griff Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33	same for me, any info yet? test etc.. power compared to blade, S1?

18th November 2009, 06:10 PM	#6
Langdon New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	You can copare the different wavesails at their webpage: http://www.severnesails.com/2010/swat/swat.html Looks like the Swat is aimed for lighter riders and that it's a bit more softer.