COMBAT HD
CORE WAVE – CLASSIC HEAVY DUTY
The Combat is our World Cup Team Riders’ sail of choice. Completely redesigned in 2024, the main design features remain unchanged for 2025.
A higher aspect design featuring a slightly longer mast, wider head and narrower boom greatly increases high end control in this year’s edition of our best-selling wave sail.
HD construction provides pro-level construction techniques at an un-matched price point. The Ultra PE X- Ply sail body with an X - Ply centre window form an extremely durable sail which is still light in the hands. The introduction of Powerfuse in the tack and clew of our HD construction since 2024 represents a significant upgrade over previous HD models, providing a pro-level strength-to-weight ratio at a more affordable price than the Pro Fuse.
**2.9 available only in Pro Fuse, 5.6 available only in HD**
DESIGN DRIVEN
INNOVATION
Designed and tested at our NeilPryde Maui Design Center by Robert Stroj, then further developed through our team riders' feedback from across the world. No stone is left uncovered in our relentless drive to be the best at what we do.
In 2024, we re-invented our wave sail range from the bottom up. We started at the 3D design level, creating new panel layouts and using new materials to eliminate stitches, reduce weight and increase responsiveness. In 2025, the main design features remain unchanged, but we have improved material choices in the foot and clew for even greater durability.
The result is our best wave sail line up in the company's history.
Construction Comparison
Pro FUSE
Q-Bonded Aramid Pro Fuse tack and clew
Lightweight Ultra Scrim upper panels
Rip stop Taffeta X-Ply laminate luff
Ultra clear window panel
Best visibility on the wave
Meets our pro’s demands as our lightest, most responsive construction
HD
Laminated Powerfuse Tack and Clew
Black Ultra-PE Triax upper panels
Ultra-PE in leech and head of sail
Rip stop Taffeta X-Ply laminate luff
Ultra-PE X-Ply window panel
Our most durable construction
REGULAR
Laminated Powerfuse Tack and Clew
Black Ultra-PE Triax upper panels
Ultra-PE in leech and head of sail
Rip stop Taffeta X-Ply laminate luff
Ultra clear window panel
Durability and visibility in our most affordable wave sail construction
Sail Features
A new, higher aspect design carried over from 2024 with a slightly longer luff, narrower boom and bigger head gives the Combat excellent drive and acceleration whether on the wave or getting going in marginal conditions.
Thanks to the re-designed outline, updated luff curve and new, larger panel layout, this is the most versatile version of this sail yet. Rig it full when the wind is light or you want to use a small sail for extra maneuverability, or pull on a little extra outhaul when rigging for over-powered conditions.
Our latest luff curve and sail shaping stiffened up the sail very slightly compared to 2023 and the resulting 24/25 sails will remain stable even in high winds.
Our new panel layout has drastically reduced the amount of stitches needed in the sail. This combined with carefully planned material selections allowed us to cut around 25% off the weight of the sails from model year 2023 to 24/25.
Wave Sail Range Comparison
ZONE
Designed for advanced wave sailors to get the most out of performance down-the-line boards.
Extremely light and maneuverable on the wave. Excellent for radical turns and aerial moves on the wave.
Easy to throw around jumps and forgiving in landings.
Ideal for side to side-offshore conditions. Excels in float and ride to medium power conditions.
COMBAT
Designed to offer maximum advantage to our PWA riders in all conditions around the globe.
Light and controllable from low to extremely high winds. Excellent for radical turns, aerial moves on the wave.
Exceptionally responsive for jumping and riding.
Ideal for side-onshore to side-offshore conditions. Widest wind range and range of use.
ATLAS
Designed for heavier wave sailors and / or sailors who predominantly sail in onshore / side-onshore.
Smooth, controllable power and excellent high wind control. Rig big, power through shorebreak, jump high.
Extra power and stability for onshore wave sailing.
Ideal for bump and jump free-riding, small to medium wavs, intermediate level free-styling and free-riding.
In order to achieve the weight savings and performance enhancements that we were looking for in 2024, we redesigned our entire wave sail construction, all the way from the panel layout.
We developed very specific materials across the range which enabled us to use larger individual panels with less seams in order to significantly reduce the weight of all 3 technologies.
Variable thickness laminates have been the basis of NeilPryde’s panel layout design philosophy for over 10 years and we have been improving their performance and increasing the areas where we are able to use these technologies year over year.
As a wave sailor who has been involved in the R&D for the Combat since 2004, I can honestly say that this year’s edition of the Combat is the biggest single-year advancement we have ever made. The Pro Fuse version is the epitome of all of our design knowledge and it is an amazing step forward.
We have eliminated many seams from the sail: the leading edge luff sleeve seam, the seam that used to go around the entire head of the sail where Ultra Scrim was replaced by Technora and all of the seams from the tack and clew.
The Pro Fuse material itself is also significantly lighter than Powerfuse due to its construction and this has allowed us to make the sails a massive 25% lighter. When you first pick up a sail in your hands before rigging, you can immediately feel the weight difference and on the water, the light handling is instantly noticeable.
We also massively improved the high-wind performance of the sails this year through a combination of a new luff curve, new shaping and new sail outline, together with the introduction of the new materials and the result is definitely our best all-round high-performance wave sail ever.
In order to achieve the weight savings and performance enhancements that we were looking for in 2024, we redesigned our entire wave sail construction, all the way from the panel layout.
We developed very specific materials across the range which enabled us to use larger individual panels with less seams in order to significantly reduce the weight of all 3 technologies.
Variable thickness laminates have been the basis of NeilPryde’s panel layout design philosophy for over 10 years and we have been improving their performance and increasing the areas where we are able to use these technologies year over year.
As a wave sailor who has been involved in the R&D for the Combat since 2004, I can honestly say that this year’s edition of the Combat is the biggest single-year advancement we have ever made. The Pro Fuse version is the epitome of all of our design knowledge and it is an amazing step forward.
We have eliminated many seams from the sail: the leading edge luff sleeve seam, the seam that used to go around the entire head of the sail where Ultra Scrim was replaced by Technora and all of the seams from the tack and clew.
The Pro Fuse material itself is also significantly lighter than Powerfuse due to its construction and this has allowed us to make the sails a massive 25% lighter. When you first pick up a sail in your hands before rigging, you can immediately feel the weight difference and on the water, the light handling is instantly noticeable.
We also massively improved the high-wind performance of the sails this year through a combination of a new luff curve, new shaping and new sail outline, together with the introduction of the new materials and the result is definitely our best all-round high-performance wave sail ever.
PRO FUSE vs HD
PRO FUSE: Ultimate performance, no expense spared pro construction featuring PRO FUSE and ULTRA SCRIM custom laminated panels.
COMBAT: Engineered for strength and economy from the ground up. Featuring POWERFUSE panels and ULTRA-PE TRIAX throughout. Clear centre window.
PRO FUSE
HD
