In freestyle, weight is paramount. Every time I rig up, I know I have an edge on my competitors. This sail has raised my game. I am progressing every time I go sailing, whether I am at home on Bonaire, or facing off on the PWA Freestyle tour.
– Youp Schmidt
FreeStyle / FreeWave
Based on the most dominant freestyle sail of all time, Avanti is proud to introduce the latest Echo ME. The proven outline and shape-flow are built on a rock solid foundation of feedback from the world’s most progressive riders. Add the futuristic PRO Membrane Matrix and you’ve entered the next dimension. Weight and handling reign supreme. Nothing is lighter. Nothing has more pop. If you’re serious, this is the only freestyle sail on the market to have in your quiver bag.
Feather Weight
Construction
- GemTone Fiber enriches color weight and vibrancy on the water.
- HD Membrane Matrix gives maximum strength and durability, even in brutal conditions.
- Feather Weight Construction puts this sail’s weight 15-20% under industry standard.
Performance & Durability
– Rainbow Batten Trajectories. Rainbow Batten Trajectories minimize pocket stretch and ensure rigged symmetry.
– Anti-Abrasion. Anti-Abrasion Silicon Bumpers prevent unnecessary wear. MicroLight Batten Tensioners provide balanced skin tension.
Maximum Weight Reduction
– Ultra lightweight. Feather Weight Construction puts this sail’s weight 15-20% under industry standard.
– Visibility. Cobra Vision Window yields good visibility while maintaining the integrity of the membrane in critical high-stress areas.
Lightweight Components
– Nylatron Tack Pulley. Super lightweight ‘Nylatron’ tack pulley wheels save weight and allow easy downhauling.
– Kevlar Reinforced Fairings. Reinforced head and tack fairings give maximum durability against abrasion.
Advanced Fibres
– GemTone Fiber. Enriches color weight and vibrancy on the water and ensures sails that are lighter, stronger, and more durable than the competition.
– Updated Fiber Map. HotSpot clew to luff trajectories keep shape locked low and forward.
Excellent Durability
- Helix Leech Plys minimize cyclical flexing along a given line and extend toughness of leech.
- Teijin 8083 luff sleeve material gives excellent durability and repels water.
Specifications
| SIZE | LUFF | BOOM | BASE | BATTENS | CAMS | MAST | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 374 | 149 | 6 | 4 | 0 | Avanti Spine 370 | 2.4 |
| 4.4 | 389 | 155 | 21 | 4 | 0 | Avanti Spine 370 | 2.5 |
| 4.8 | 412 | 161 | 14 | 4 | 0 | Avanti Spine 400 | 2.6 |
| 5.2 | 424 | 169 | 26 | 4 | 0 | Avanti Spine 400 | 2.8 |
| 5.6 | 442 | 176 | 14 | 5 | 0 | Avanti Spine 430 | 3.0 |
| 6.2 | 455 | 188 | 27 | 5 | 0 | Avanti Spine 430 | 3.2 |
Technical Layout
