Tushingham Rock 4.5mt 2008

Well proven wave / freeride sail which suits a wide variety of rider style and conditions.
Excellent condition.
408cm x 160cm x imcs19

Easy release in stronger winds and a forgiving, easy sheeting demeanour. They go neutral nicely in manoeuvres and allow easy manoeuvring of the board.

The sail requires downhaul tension to reach best set, and this gives it greater stability and more foil tension. The head doesn’t go loose quite as easily and extensively as previous seasons’, and the sail appears to hold more positive shape. However, it is still relatively flexible and recognisably Tushingham in feel.
Set: As said, whereas in previous seasons you could just about hand-tension the downhaul even without a pulley, you now need a rig puller and a good, free-running downhaul system. Otherwise, the visual clues are quite similar. The leech still goes loose quite a long way down towards the clew and there is still quite a lot of rotation in battens 1 & 2. There is a bit of pre-set shape obvious in batten 1 only. The sail still sets fairly flat on the beach but fills in the wind. There is plenty of spring in the body but it is firmer than in previous seasons. It likes a good couple of centimetres of outhaul. It works well through a range of conditions in one set but offers good potential for tuning in changing conditions.

Tushingham. Many sailmakers will tell you that there are many different types of wave sail and they back this up by producing three full ranges. Our experience has always been that wave conditions are many and varied and that few sailors are able to specialise in one specific 'style' of wave sailing. Our focus has been to produce one super adjustable sail that will cope with whatever's thrown at it. We have a brand new Rock for 2008 which, builds on the reputation for all-round wave ability. Big variations in power can be achieved by using the outhaul as well as the downhaul. This makes for easier adjustment on the water, even during a competition wave heat. The new panel layout with 30mm double seams in all high stress areas, plus Tushingham's unique PVC crash panel incorporates many detail improvements for an incredibly high level of durability. Although very strong, the Tushingham 'Airframe' construction keeps the sail physically light and its aerodynamic efficiency makes the Rock feels remarkably light in the hands. It's what Ken Black calls his 'Forget about it' feel, allowing 100% concentration on the job in hand. Two new super small sizes extend the Rock's appeal to include storm-chasers and kids with a high level of wave ability.

Well proven wave / freeride sail which suits a wide variety of rider style and conditions.
Excellent condition.
408cm x 160cm x imcs19

Easy release in stronger winds and a forgiving, easy sheeting demeanour. They go neutral nicely in manoeuvres and allow easy manoeuvring of the board.
The sail requires downhaul tension to reach best set, and this gives it greater stability and more foil tension. The head doesn’t go loose quite as easily and extensively as previous seasons’, and the sail appears to hold more positive shape. However, it is still relatively flexible and recognisably Tushingham in feel.
Set: As said, whereas in previous seasons you could just about hand-tension the downhaul even without a pulley, you now need a rig puller and a good, free-running downhaul system. Otherwise, the visual clues are quite similar. The leech still goes loose quite a long way down towards the clew and there is still quite a lot of rotation in battens 1 & 2. There is a bit of pre-set shape obvious in batten 1 only. The sail still sets fairly flat on the beach but fills in the wind. There is plenty of spring in the body but it is firmer than in previous seasons. It likes a good couple of centimetres of outhaul. It works well through a range of conditions in one set but offers good potential for tuning in changing conditions. Tushingham. Many sailmakers will tell you that there are many different types of wave sail and they back this up by producing three full ranges. Our experience has always been that wave conditions are many and varied and that few sailors are able to specialise in one specific 'style' of wave sailing. Our focus has been to produce one super adjustable sail that will cope with whatever's thrown at it. We have a brand new Rock for 2008 which, builds on the reputation for all-round wave ability. Big variations in power can be achieved by using the outhaul as well as the downhaul. This makes for easier adjustment on the water, even during a competition wave heat. The new panel layout with 30mm double seams in all high stress areas, plus Tushingham's unique PVC crash panel incorporates many detail improvements for an incredibly high level of durability. Although very strong, the Tushingham 'Airframe' construction keeps the sail physically light and its aerodynamic efficiency makes the Rock feels remarkably light in the hands. It's what Ken Black calls his 'Forget about it' feel, allowing 100% concentration on the job in hand. Two new super small sizes extend the Rock's appeal to include storm-chasers and kids with a high level of wave ability.