Premium 4-batten wave performance

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KIOWA

Light. Reactive. Explosive. Carbon-threaded draft support, developed by riders for real waves.

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Engineered for vertical wave sailing

A dedicated 4-batten wave sail for riders who want maximum freedom, instant response and a direct connection to the board. KIOWA is built for real wave conditions, where control is not just about power. It is about timing, balance and how naturally the sail follows your body through the turn.

For 2027, the outline, batten layout and lower-body structure were refined to create more draft stability and profile support without losing the light, neutral and reactive character that defines KIOWA.

Refined for 2027
Dedicated 4-batten wave design
More draft lock and profile support
Built for drift, release and vertical riding

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KIOWA

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What KIOWA Offers On The Water

✓Improved draft stability
✓More locked-in profile support
✓Reactive and ultra-light handling
✓Effortless bottom turn engagement
✓Clean release in the lip
✓Balanced drift down the line
✓Direct connection to the board
✓Faster aerial transitions

Highlights

✓Dedicated 4-batten wave sail with updated 2027 outline
✓Repositioned batten layout
✓Carbon-threaded lower body material
✓More draft lock and profile support
✓Ultra-light, direct handling and maximum maneuverability
✓Exceptional drift

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KIOWA

WAVE DNA

Modern wave. Pure freedom.

The goal was not to make KIOWA more powerful at all costs.
The goal was to give a 4-batten wave sail more support where it matters, while keeping the freedom, drift and direct feel that make it special.

The wave character

The 4-batten feeling

Light in the hands
Neutral on the wave
Instant response when you sheet in
Maximum freedom through critical turns

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The 2027 refinement

KIOWA 2027

Refined outline for cleaner control
Repositioned battens for better draft support
Carbon-threaded lower body material
More stability without killing manoeuvrability

Not more locked. More composed, rebuilt for 2027.

TRUE WAVE FUNCTION

Not a freeride sail pretending to be wave

KIOWA works because it is a dedicated wave sail from the start. It was not designed to feel planted, heavy or constantly powered. It was designed to let the board turn, release and reconnect with the wave.

A good wave sail should give drive when you need speed into the section, then go quiet when you want to drift. Too much structure makes the sail feel locked and heavy. Too little support makes the profile unstable when the wind gets messy.

For 2027, KIOWA finds that balance more precisely. The lower body has more support, the draft stays more composed and the sail still feels light, neutral and alive in the hands.

This is not Freeride comfort with a wave label. This is real Wave performance.

composed when powered

Light in the hands. Stable when it matters.

The new carbon-threaded lower body material plays an important role in the 2027 feeling. It supports the profile where drive, draft control and bottom-turn pressure matter most, without making the sail feel heavy or locked.

The repositioned batten layout adds support in the key draft area, while the 4-batten structure keeps the swing weight low and the handling fast. The result is a sail that feels more composed when powered, but still neutral when drifting down the line.

That is the difference riders feel immediately:

The sail feels light, reactive and direct
The lower body gives cleaner drive through the turn
The draft stays more stable in gusty wave conditions
The rig remains neutral and easy to place on the wave

WAVE

Two sails, one question

How much wave freedom do you want?

KIOWA for maximum freedom, drift and instant response. KROSS-W for more constant drive and planted wave control

5 BATTENS

KROSS-W

Wave · more drive and control

More planted power
Wider comfort range
More constant drive
Better for riders who like support

More locked-in wave power with a stable, confident feel.

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4 BATTENS

KIOWA

4-batten wave · maximum freedom

Lightest, most reactive wave feel
Best drift and release
Fastest response in vertical turns
More neutral in the hands

Surf first. Power when you ask for it.

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Rig check

Your rig, tuned for waves

Size	Luff	Boom	Battens	Mast	Top	RRP
3.0	330	133	4	340/15	Adjustable	€ 679	Selected ✓
3.4	349	139	4	340/15	Adjustable	€ 689	Select
3.7	366	146	4	340/15	Adjustable	€ 699	Select
4.0	375	154	4	370/17	Fixed	€ 719	Select
4.2	386	156	4	370/17	Fixed	€ 739	Select
4.6	398	158	4	370/17	Fixed	€ 759	Select
5.0	416	166	4	400/19	Fixed	€ 779	Select
5.3	430	168	4	400/19	Fixed	€ 799	Select
5.6	445	174	4	430/21	Fixed	€ 819	Select

Rig check

Your rig, sorted

SAILKIOWA 3.0

MAST340/15 Progressive CC

LUFF / Boom330 / 133 cm

With the correct constant curve mast, preferably with a slight flex-top tendency, KIOWA breathes smoothly through the head while the lower body keeps enough support for drive and stability. Rig it correctly, and the sail stays light, reactive and neutral, with the control you need when the wave gets critical.

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Why riders prefer KIOWA

Freedom, by design

Light 4-batten handling

The reduced batten count keeps swing weight low and makes the rig feel smaller in your hands. Fast rotation, easy aerial control and relaxed one-handed feel.

Neutral drift

The refined outline helps the sail sit quieter in the neutral position, making it easier to stay connected to the wave during down-the-line riding.

Explosive response

Sheet in and KIOWA reacts instantly. The carbon-threaded lower body material supports the profile, giving cleaner drive through the bottom turn and more direct connection to the board.

Progressive twist control

With the correct mast, the head releases excess power smoothly while the lower body keeps drive, balance and stability.

What defines KIOWA

Light, neutral and ready to release.

KIOWA is defined by freedom. Light in the hands, neutral on the wave and explosive when you sheet in. The 2027 refinement adds more profile support and draft stability, but keeps the sail reactive, direct and easy to place exactly where you want it. Drop in. Release the rail. Hit the lip. — Peter Weitenberg - KIOWA designer

4 batten wave design

9 sizes 3.0–5.6 m²

Carbon threaded body support

2027 wave design

★ 4.9 / 5 — 24 rider reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does KIOWA compare to KROSS-W?

Choose KIOWA if wave freedom, drift and direct response matter most.
Choose KROSS-W if you want more constant drive, a more planted feel and a wider comfort range.

Is the 2027 KIOWA more stable than the previous version?

Yes. The 2027 update focuses on draft stability and profile support.
The new carbon-threaded lower body material and repositioned batten layout help the sail hold its shape more efficiently, especially when powered.

Is KIOWA powerful enough for onshore conditions?

Yes, especially for riders who like a light and reactive sail.
The 2027 version has more draft lock and better lower-body support, which helps in side-on and gusty conditions.

For riders who want maximum locked-in drive and a more powerful feel, KROSS-W may still be the better choice.

Is it harder to control in strong wind?

No. KIOWA is designed to release excess power smoothly through the head while keeping enough structure in the lower body to stay connected and controlled.

Is KIOWA suitable for freeride or bump & jump?

It can be used for bump & jump by riders who like a light, playful rig.
But KIOWA is designed primarily as a dedicated wave sail.

What changed for 2027?

The 2027 KIOWA has a refined outline, repositioned batten layout and new carbon-threaded material in the lower body.
These changes improve draft lock, profile support and overall control while keeping the light, reactive 4-batten character.

Anatomy of the feeling

EVERY PANEL HAS A PURPOSE

1 Carbon-threaded body

The reinforced body helps the draft stay cleaner and more stable when you sheet in through the bottom turn.

2 Repositioned batten layout

The updated batten layout supports the key draft area while keeping the sail light, neutral and reactive.

3 Neutral drift

Quiet when you want to surf.
KIOWA stays easy to place on the wave, giving you freedom through the turn and clean release in the lip.

4 Progressive twist

The head breathes smoothly to release excess power while the lower body keeps enough drive and connection.

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KIOWA

Engineered for vertical wave sailing

KIOWA