2016 Wave and Freeride Ranges

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Szpunar

and Spanier Science and Sorcery Barry Spanier:

About ten years ago when Art Szpunar began working with me, I saw an artist with mathematical and scientific skills who, like me, had a lifelong love of sailing with the wind. He had the skills to immediately take my design catalog and convert it to much more sophisticated CAD/CAM technology. My own background was much more experiential and success came more from determined, controlled development rather than the math and science. Art had done a series of graphic look designs in a loose association with another brand, but the fundamental concepts of shaping and tension were totally new. We would meld them, together. By committing to pass all of my own long tested design principals to him with no reservations, we began a close working relationship that has taken me to the point where now I can only say, “Art is so much better than I ever was!” His talent lies in a place far beyond the 3D tools and numbers. His intense desire to reach obvious performance differences grew as he understood the proven principals of the shaping/tension relationship. This is the key to achieving consistent easy handling in synch with higher speeds and rapid maneuvers. The relatively tiny size of windsurfing wings demands equally subtle shaping ideas to guarantee correct tension through the cycle of takeoff to flight (the joy of sailing). Over the years, Art quietly and unassumingly took charge of all aspects of design creation. His passion put him on the water nearly every afternoon, often out sailing alone on a less than stellar day. I know that much as I had always done, there were few moments when he wasn’t relating his experience to his next design idea. And the sails simply continue to be better and better. S2Maui is the natural culmination of the transition of my design philosophies, built around years of racing and product success, to the very capable hands of Artur Szpunar. I will be happy to remain a part of his next dream, and suggest that anyone interested in experiencing sail and rig design at its best, will find their way to S2Maui. Aloha, Barry 2

Artur Szpunar:

The alchemy of experience, design, art, and passion yields magic results

S2Maui is the heart of a great team. Friends and colleagues, who recognized that our combined dynamic was truly magic and needed to push forward to the next level. Built on a rock solid legacy of design quality and innovation, driven by passion, we are now free to create the future. The natural evolution of Barry and my 10 year design collaboration, there are plenty more ideas yet to be unleashed. I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences of our past work and even more so for the continued support that has opened a door to the future. Combined with Rick’s incredible business and sales experience together with Casey’s enthusiasm and marketing prowess, we have the foundation of S2Maui’s dream team. My wonderful wife, amazing daughter and baby boy complete my personal dream team.

My passion for drawing lines on wave faces and playing with the laws of Physics at the mercy of the wind has not faded since I was a kid. Designing and testing the tools that maximize these experiences go hand in hand. I have found that the best received ”consumer” products are the authentic and undiluted ones that we dream and design for ourselves and team, so why compromise? This is our design philosophy, to offer the real deal, best designs and most advanced materials available so that all S2Maui riders can have the true experience. S2Maui means more than “just business.” It is about friendship, family and passion. It’s about doing things the right way and working together with a long term vision. It’s about all the loyal supporters and relationships that we have built over time and the new ones to be developed. S2Maui is a dream that has become reality. Aloha, Artur Rick Whidden:

Why S2Maui? Living and breathing windsurfing comes from loving the wind in your fingertips and the force of nature in your soul. What better connection to wind and waves than sail designs from Art and Barry coursing through your fingertips? S2Maui is the natural culmination of all that precedes it. Casey Hauser:

There are few of us lucky enough to say that windsurfing is more than a passion, hobby or career, but a lifestyle. Why windsurf? Why S2Maui? Because it’s FUN! Whether it’s your first time planing, blasting past your buddy, going full tilt into a jibe, flying through the air, or driving into a bottom turn, the stoke you have after a session is unlike anything else. As long as I’ve known about windsurfing, I’ve known about Maui and Barry Spanier. And for over 15 years I’ve had the privilege and pleasure to use and demo Barry and Art’s designs to windsurfers around the globe as well as to compete. When representing a brand there’s no greater joy than seeing someone grinning ear-toear after a session on your product, regardless of whether they’re a PWA pro or backyard Joe. It’s that satisfaction and stoke from you which drives us, and it’s what we feel ourselves when we test in our own backyard.

S2Maui. Szpunar & Spanier. Sorcery & Science. Surf & Sail Maui. When you ride with an S2Maui rig in your hands, you’re experiencing the result of over 30 years developing world title-winning rig designs–nothing short of magical performance. Don’t believe us? Contact us and try one yourself! Art, Barry and Casey rig the very first S2Maui Dragon prototype

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Wave and Freeride Range Overview

Our development goals for S2Maui are quite simple: to build the sails we always dreamed of, with no compromise, and ultimate performance, quality and value. To achieve this we combined our evolved shaping techniques with the lightest, strongest high performance sail materials we could create. Maui’s North Shore is our playground and this daily firsthand testing experience allows us to pinpoint the specific elements required to develop a concise yet all-encompassing sail range. The dedicated wave riding Catalyst is for ultimate surf. The amazing maneuverability, power and wind range of the Dragon make it the “go-to’ performance wave sail. The legendary history of control and versatility in the design of the Alchemy makes an ideal wave range for the broadest use. Complemented by the screaming fast Banshee RAF freeride/freerace wing, we introduce S2Maui’s 2016 wave and freeride range. Progressive shaping concepts match perfectly controlled skin tension and twist profiles in extremely efficient wings with expanded wind range and response. We worked closely with our US based materials manufacturer to develop our own unique technically advanced material styles because we were not satisfied with the poor stretch and strength characteristics of common, generic “light weight” sail cloths that are easily available. The result of our collaboration is S2Maui’s exclusive SpaceLight™, warp oriented Technora™double pass laminates. SpaceLight™ laminates are super light weight and strong by virtue of the high concentration of Technora™ fibers. Three times better stretch and tensile strength compared to the standard polyester fiber construction is the goal. The double pass lamination schedule assures the strongest adhesive bond and allows for truly vivid colors. Actual photo taken April 24, 2015 during testing of S2Maui’s exclusive SpaceLight™ laminate’s UV resistance properties at the edge of space. Special thanks to Dr. Tony Phillips at Earth to Sky Calculus. 4

Using the outstanding warp directional stretch properties to full advantage requires a specific load path oriented panel layout. Our unique WARP-PATH™ panel layout aligns the fibers to best handle downhaul, perimeter, and diagonal twist loads in an extremely effective manner, dramatically improving stability and response. Another key advantage of WARP-PATH™ is that it still allows us to use the excellent shape control properties of a vertical/horizontal sail architecture, something that is typically lost in other high tech constructions.

WARP

WARP ORIENTED TECHNORA LAMINATE WITH LOAD PATH ALIGNED PANEL LAYOUT

Final weight of finished sails is averaging 10% below our previous “light weight” design efforts, and 15% lighter than current industry standard, while maintaining superior strength and durability. On the water, the positive performance effects of this significant weight reduction multiply exponentially and become undeniably magic. Artur Szpunar Haiku, Maui, Hawaii

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New School Radical Surf

Ultra maneuverable, lightning quick and feather-light, the Catalyst is a surfer’s sail for more powerful waves and down-the-line conditions. Meticulous attention to shaping details and plenty of days testing on Maui’s North Shore yield a 3-batten design that flawlessly fits and breathes with every set wave. The center of effort is perfectly positioned to naturally draw you into fantasy lines on the wave face, and specialized shaping techniques deliver the stable profile and good wind range necessary to handle gusty offshore conditions. The Catalyst features the power you need to get out and up to the peak, but once on the wave its lightness, combined with its smooth transition from power to neutral, makes the Catalyst disappear in your hands, and you are left truly surfing. Artur Szpunar: The Catalyst benefits from the vertical/horizontal shaping panel configuration, allowing the sail to maintain excellent skin tension under load, something uncommon for 3 batten sails. The super light SpaceLight™ body panels with low stretch WARP-PATH™ aligned panel layout contributes to the stability and responsiveness of the sail. Not to mention it’s ridiculously light. CATALYST Specs

Size 3.8 4.2 4.6 4.9 5.3

Luff Mast IMCS Downhaul Boom Battens Head TBA 340/370 15/17 TBA TBA 3 Vario TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 3 Fixed TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 3 Fixed TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 3 Fixed TBA 400 19 TBA TBA 3 Fixed

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Power & Agility The Dragon’s compact, 4 batten profile and balanced shaping delivers the perfect synthesis of power-on-demand and lightness in the hands. It puts you quickly into position to execute the most demanding wave maneuvers in down-the-line and onshore conditions alike, transitioning flawlessly from hard driving bottom turns to neutral off the top. A unique combination of power, agility, and control make it the weapon of choice on any wave day for those that want maximum maneuverability and drive combined with excellent wind range. By virtue of its low aspect ratio and refined shaping, the Dragon truly has the equivalent power of traditional sails .2 square meters larger, which when combined with the reduced rotational inertia gives a tremendous maneuverability advantage. Artur Szpunar: By carefully balancing the sail body tension around a low aspect ratio 4 batten outline we achieved a truly magical combination of incredible maneuverability and light handling together with great drive, power and wind range. Our all new, light weight and extremely strong WARP-PATH™ aligned panel layout and SpaceLight™ laminates bring the sail to life, not only because of the significant weight reduction, but also the much improved stretch characteristics give noticeably better response and stability. DRAGON Specs

Size 3.8 4.2 4.5 4.7 5.0 5.3 5.6

Luff Mast IMCS Downhaul Boom Battens Head TBA 340/370 15/17 TBA TBA 4 Vario TBA 340/370 15/17 TBA TBA 4 Vario TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 4 Fixed TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 4 Fixed TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 4 Fixed TBA 400 19 TBA TBA 4 Fixed TBA 400 19 TBA TBA 4 Fixed 7

All-round Wave, Stability & Control

The legendary multi-discipline 5 batten wave sail design with the widest top end wind range is S2Maui’s new Alchemy. Classic neutral handling essential to down the line wave sailing and magical stability makes the Alchemy the perfect choice for all high wind demands. Superior upwind ability gets you back to take off points faster, and its stability provides you with unparalleled control and confidence in the air. Ideal for both wave and bump & jump conditions at high wind locations worldwide, the Alchemy’s multifaceted personality answers the sailor’s demand for the ultimate all-round performer. Artur Szpunar: Highly refined shaping and a classic 5-batten skeleton yield a very versatile design. Moderately reduced aspect ratio adds maneuverability and improves acceleration. The light weight and excellent stretch properties of our new SpaceLight™ laminates and WARP-PATH™ aligned panel layout gives the sail a super smooth and balanced feel. ALCHEMY Specs

Size 3.3 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.0 5.3 5.7 6.2

Luff Mast IMCS Downhaul Boom Battens Head TBA 340/370 15/17 TBA TBA 5 Vario TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 5 Vario TBA 370 17 TBA TBA 5 Fixed TBA 400 19 TBA TBA 5 Fixed TBA 400 19 TBA TBA 5 Fixed TBA 400 19 TBA TBA 5 Fixed TBA 430 21 TBA TBA 5 Fixed TBA 430 21 TBA TBA 5 Fixed

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Screaming Fast! Pushing the envelope for speed with good manners, the Banshee RAF blaster range delivers race sail power with top end stability and positive control combined with easy handling–pure fun! With no cams, the Banshee is light in the hands and generous on the accelerator. The center of effort is perfectly balanced low and close to the rider’s hands and a progressive twist profile provides maximum efficiency and extends performance into higher wind velocities. Banshee re-defines the concept of range in the freeride/freerace experience. Artur Szpunar: Reduced aspect ratio for improved acceleration and horsepower. New, high-tech load oriented, WARPPATH™ panel layout featuring SpaceLight™ body construction in perfect harmony with race-stable tube battens reduces weight and locks in profile.

BANSHEE Specs Size 5.8 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2

Luff Mast IMCS Downhaul Boom Battens Head TBA 430 21 TBA TBA 6 Fixed TBA 430 21 TBA TBA 6 Fixed TBA 460 25 TBA TBA 6 Fixed TBA 460 25 TBA TBA 6 Fixed TBA 460 25 TBA TBA 6 Fixed

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Be a part of it!

® Legendary Design Magic Performance Contact: Sales: Rick Whidden – [email protected] Designer: Artur Szpunar – [email protected] Designer Emeritus: Barry Spanier – [email protected] Marketing: Casey Hauser – [email protected] S2Maui, Inc. • Haiku, Maui, HI USA • www.S2Maui.com © Copyright 2015 S2Maui, Inc. Design: hauser-advertising.com