KARMA
The Karma is our 5 BATTEN all-round power wave-on shore wave-Bump & Jump sail.
The Karma was designed along with the Slayer to be a more all-round sail for a wider range of use. The use of 5 battens is supported by a monofilm and PVC free construction with extensive use of X-ply with uni directional Kevlar fibers along the stress lines, giving a stable sail to offer the biggest windrange. The medium deep pre-shape in the sails gives both a lot of grunt in lighter winds plus a more stable shape in higher winds. The pre-shape in combination with the higher aspect make the sails very effective so you can rig 0.2 to 0.6 m² smaller. The power delivery is very smooth. Similar to motocross where they moved away from the nervous 2-stroke engines to 4 stroke engines.
As we are very experienced sail repairers as well, we can safely say that you will not be able to find a better built sail. The sail is built to handle getting washed by waves, without ripping or overstretching and loosing it´s crisp feel. A sail that keeps its shape feels lighter than a physical light sail that can´t keep its shape as well, either because its overstretched, less seam shape or because of less battens.
Summary:
-biggest wind range
-can be set very grunty for super early planing and the sail still feels stable
-smooth power delivery
-More drive and control in the bottom turn
-Highest durability with average weight
-Repairability
The Karma works best with our Chakra, Shaman, Haka or Wave V4 boards.
“Smoothly does it”. Read the test of the Karma 5.0 by Windsurfing UK
SIZES + PRICES
| Model 2023 | size** | Compare to | luff* | Recommended Broomstick | Alternative Broomstick or constant flex mast | boom* | weight* | R.R.P. in € |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karma | 2.9 | 2.9 | 320-326 (vario) | 310 | 340 | 130-137 | 2.8 | 730 |
| Karma | 3.3 | 3.3 | 350-352 (vario) | 340 | 340 | 135-142 | 2.9 | 746 |
| Karma | 3.7 | 3.8 | 364-366 (vario) | 370 top + 340 base | 370 | 138-146 | 3 | 763 |
| Karma | 4.0 | 4.2 | 373-375 | 370 top + 340 base | 370 | 140-148 | 3 | 777 |
| Karma | 4.2 | 4.4 | 384-386 | 370 | 370 | 142-153 | 3.1 | 792 |
| Karma | 4.5 | 4.8 | 402-404 | 400 top + 370 base | 400 | 147-155 | 3.2 | 808 |
| Karma | 4.7 | 5.0 | 409-411 | 400 | 400 | 152-161 | 3.3 | 824 |
| Karma | 5.0 | 5.3 | 417-419 | 400 | 400 | 155-164 | 3.4 | 835 |
| Karma | 5.3 | 5.7 | 427-429 | 400 | 430 top + 400 base | 159-168 | 3.5 | 845 |
| Karma | 5.6 | 6.0 | 440-443 | 430 top + 400 base | 430 | 164-174 | 3.6 | 856 |
| Karma | 5.9 | 6.3 | 449-452 | 430 | 430 | 172-181 | 3.7 | 877 |
| Karma | 6.2 | 6.6 | 456-459 | 430 | 460 top + 430 base | 178-188 | 3.8 | 898 |
| Karma | 6.5 | 6.9 | 460-462 | 430 | 460 top + 430 base | 183-193 | 3.9 | 920 |
*no garantee of accuracy
**Due to the efficient higher aspect ratio and semi rotational sail design with pre shape, the sails should be rigged from 0.1 m² smaller on the smaller sizes to 0.5 m² smaller on the bigger sizes. The weights are to be compared accordingly. The 5.6 should be compared to a 6.0 of other brands as they will deliver the same power. A 5.6 with the same weight as a 6.0 will still feel lighter and provide better handling due to lower swing weights and smaller dimensions which can be leaned into a turn better and the power can move about even less.
*** 2.9 and 3.3 are 4 battens and a mix between Karma and Slayer
The Slayer and Karma work best on masts with a bend curve of 13 to 15 which is contant curve but on the flex top side. See for bend curves this table: https://www.peterman.dk/masts-all-imcs01.htm The number to look at for the bend curve is the 3rd from the right:
KARMA DETAILS
