SWITCHBLADE 2024/25

Very few sails can enjoy their pedigree for as long as the Loftsails Switchblade.

Adopting the performance-based Racingblade design into a more approachable freerace 3-cam profile, Switchblade is a fast-paced sail with relentless acceleration and a massive tunning range. Sail is equipped with tube batten systems that are usually reserved for competitive designs and enhance control and stability at an upper end.

The Switchblade range is available in two construction variants. A standard option comes built with 3.5 mil exterior panels, monofilm central window, and bi-ply upper body panels. The HD version utilizes the same 3.5 mil exterior panels but replaces monofilm and bi-ply pan to 4 mil xply central window and 2 mil quad-axial upper body panels.

Being the first sail in its class to be tested on RDM mast and receiving glowing reviews, all Switchblade sizes (up to 7.8) are supplied with both RDM and SMD TekCam II cams.

Designed with speed and longevity in mind, Switchblade is freerace engine that will continue to thrill through years of service.

Features & Benefits

Orange HD: Full X-Ply – 5 mil biaxial luff and foot panels, 4 mil biax window panels, 3.5 mil biax leech panels, 2 mil upper body panels

Blade Mast Pocket: Downhaul tension is equalized between the mast panel and the mast pocket resulting in a firm, easy-rotating leading edge

Kevlar Strips: Internal vertical and horizontal Kevlar strip applications define profile and augments stability

TekCam II: Easy rotation and gentle on the mast

Metallic Cam Interface: Eliminates contact point degradation characteristic of cams

Tubed Batten System: Better upper end control

X-ply Batten Pocket: Minimizes the asymmetric character of applied batten pockets.

Neoprene Boom Cutout With Zippers: Limits water entry into the mast sleeve

Dual Clew Eyelets with Webbing: Allow adjusting leech-release characteristics to better suit sailing conditions

IYU250 4-Part Mast Pocket: Super durable IYU250 is the perfect material between your mast and the elements

Trim Diamond: A reference marker for precision leach-release tunning.

Full-opening Mast Pad: Easy access to your mast extension, downhaul system and batten trim key

RDM/SDM Compatibility: TekCam II Large (installed) and Reduced included with sizes 8.6 and smaller

Orange HD: Full X-Ply – 5 mil biaxial luff and foot panels, 4 mil biax window panels, 3.5 mil biax leech panels, 2 mil upper body panels

Blade Mast Pocket: Downhaul tension is equalized between the mast panel and the mast pocket resulting in a firm, easy-rotating leading edge.