2025 V-Max Exhilarating Speed Experience, Zero Hassle The 2025 V-Max redefines freeriding and freeracing with its powerful, cam-free design that’s simple to rig and fine-tune. This sail isn’t just fast; it’s blazing. The V-Max delivers explosive straight-line acceleration, unlocking new levels of speed to push your limits with ease. Its forward-focused power ensures smooth, consistent thrust, propelling you forward without overpowering, making every session thrilling yet controlled. The 6-batten panel layout and advanced shaping techniques provide unmatched stability across a wide wind range, delivering effortless handling and efficiency. The higher aspect ratio, further refined for 2025, ensures a dynamic yet balanced ride, perfectly suited for speed-hungry freeriders. Where the V-Max truly shines is in its gybing performance. With impressive drive throughout the turn, the sail stays rock-solid, allowing you to focus entirely on your footwork. As you transition through the midpoint, the rig rotates seamlessly and powers up smoothly on the exit, keeping you in full control as you accelerate back into the action. With the 2025 V-Max, your freerace experience will feel turbocharged—power, speed, and precision without compromise. Who is the V-Max for?The V-Max is the best choice for any rider looking for an easy-to-handle sail tailored for turbo-charged speed and manoeuvrability. Specs size boom luff mast rec mast upgrade mast top battens weight (kg) 4.8 162 399 400 SX8 RDM or SDM SX10 RDM or SDM adjustable 6 3.8 5.4 164 416 400 SX8 RDM or SDM SX10 RDM or SDM adjustable 6 4.0 6.0 175 431 430 SX8 RDM or SDM SX10 RDM or SDM fixed 6 4.2 6.6 191 439 430 SX8 RDM or SDM SX10 RDM or SDM fixed 6 4.4 7.2 204 455 430 SX8 RDM or SDM SX10 RDM or SDM fixed 6 4.6 7.9 222 466 460 SX8 SDM SX10 SDM fixed 6 4.9 8.6 232 484 460 SX8 SDM SX10 SDM fixed 6 5.2 RDM vs. SDMThe bend curve of the SDM and RDM’s are compatible with one another, but the RDM’s are more durable, therefore more suitable for punishing wave conditions. SDM’s provide a faster reflex response, better stability, and faster acceleration, especially in lengths of 460 cm or longer, therefore more suitable for flatwater sailing in the larger sizes Six Batten LayoutSix Batten Layout in all sizes for a stable and powerful freeride and freerace experience. With great low-end grunt for quick up n’go combined with superb stability, the V Max is the best choice for the sailor who wants a camber-free, lightweight freerace sail. Kevlar Stretch Control TendonsThe Kevlar Stretch Control Tendons distribute the load throughout the surface of the sail from clew to luff. They control the breaking point for the twist, increase the wind range, and increase the longevity of the sail. An original Simmer Style feature that has been widely adopted by many other sail brands. Precision Tapered BattensThe lower two battens feature a custom-designed taper, specifically tuned for each sail size, to push the sail profile forward and keep the draft locked in for stability. This offers you race-like performance at no cost of effortless handling. Construction 1. Q-Ply head panel2. Colored Monofilm 1253. High tension X-Ply luff panel4. Kevlar Stretch Control Tendon5 Monofilm 1887. Durable X-Ply Foot Panel8. PVC Foot Piping for Durability9. Insignia Self-Adhesive Dacron10. Clew Cut-Out11. Mini Battens