Description

Few sails can claim a legacy as enduring as the Loftsails Switchblade. Born from the high-performance DNA of the Racingblade, the Switchblade channels that pedigree into a more approachable freerace 3-cam profile that delivers relentless acceleration and effortless speed.

For 2026, the Switchblade evolves with a host of refinements that sharpen its performance and durability. A higher aspect ratio with shorter booms creates a lighter, more agile feel, while re-scheduled luff curves and batten angle re-orientation improve balance and lower the sail’s centers of effort and weight. The updated slimmer profile shaping and a slightly lower foot add even more drive when powered up, making the sail feel locked in and efficient across a wide wind range.

At the heart of the Switchblade’s stability are tubed battens, proven to deliver the stiffness and reflex typically reserved for competitive racing designs. The new 30% lighter TekCam 3 system further enhances cam rotation and accommodates higher batten angles, supporting the sail’s refined shaping without sacrificing smooth rigging or handling.

Durability steps up to another level for 2026. New 5 mil foot panels and a reinforced 50mm triple-sewn mast sleeve seam withstand years of hard-charging freerace sessions. The mast pocket is slightly wider and redesigned with 2mil quad-axial laminate side panels, helping to shave weight, especially when wet. The full X-Ply body construction continues to deliver proven strength and longevity.

The Switchblade range remains available in two construction variants. The standard build features 5.0 mil foot panels, a 4.0 mil X-Ply central window, and 4.0 mil bi-ply upper body panels. For riders who demand extra resilience, the HD version combines the same 5.0 mil foot panels with a 4.0 mil X-Ply central window and 2.0 mil quad-axial laminate upper body panels. The Switchblade’s head panels use dual-layer Dacron to improve roll-up ease and enhance long-term durability. A 5.0 mil Kevlar-reinforced laminate clew panel now extends from the clew up to the batten above the boom, prolonging sail life both on the water and in the sailbag.

Finished in a clean, functional minimalism graphic for 2026, the new Switchblade is more than a freerace engine. It’s a refined tool built to thrill session after session, year after year.