Loftsails Oxygen 2023: Freeride ecstasy

Posted by Nicola on 13 Feb 2023 /

Since its appearance, in the now distant 1992, the Loftsails Oxygen has distinguished itself as one of the best freeride sails ever. Its particular characteristics have allowed it to enter, with good reason, Also in the array of high-performance freerace wings. All this is due to the brilliant and brilliant intuitions of its designer, the well-known Monty Spindler, Acclaimed among the best saildesigners. Over the years, Oxygen has followed a constant path of improvements and refinements, to return a solid product, Well packaged and extremely efficient.

The model 2023 doesn't escape this rule, showing a modern and effective design, at first glance not easily distinguishable from its predecessors, but that actually contains those little tricks that make this excellent wing always competitive on the market. The’ “high aspect ratio” allowed the thrust center to be moved further forward, making the sail lighter and more maneuverable. The increase in the length of the trees is compensated by a new top, able to improve overall management. The profile is thus slightly deeper, increasing the starting qualities in planing and maneuverability.

General responsiveness also benefits from these improvements, giving the Oxygen excellent performance both in the lower twenty range, and in the higher ones. Two versions are available, distinguished by two different colors: Green with bi-ply construction, and orange with HD construction reinforced in x-ply. Generous is also the availability of measures, designed to satisfy the widest slice of users, It starts from the 4,6, to get to the 9,5, able to cope with lighter summer breezes.

In summary, this Loftsails Oxygen best plays the role of all-rounder in a freeride/freerace environment, ensuring the best performance, while remaining in an area of absolute ease of use.