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KROSS-W

HELIX DNA, sharpened into a stable 5-batten wave sail for real-world conditions

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Control when the wind gets serious

A power-wave sail for riders who want drive, stability and confidence when conditions are not perfect. KROSS-W carries the proven HELIX DNA into the new KROSS family. The compact 5-batten set-up gives the sail a calm, composed feeling, while the deep low-end profile helps you get moving early in onshore waves, gusty coastal wind and rough water.

For 2027, the KROSS range is clearer than ever. KROSS-W becomes the wave-focused power sail. KROSS-X takes over the larger Crossover and Bump & Jump role. KROSS-S covers Freeride Slalom.

New KROSS-W positioning for 2027
Proven HELIX power-wave DNA
Compact 5-batten control set-up
Built for onshore waves, chop and strong wind

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KROSS-W

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What KROSS-W Offers On The Water

✓Power Wave control and direct handling in wave riding
✓HELIX DNA: Stable 5-batten profile
✓Excellent Bump & Jump handling in smaller sizes
✓Strong low-end power and controlled twist behaviour
✓Smooth gybes and confidence in gusty coastal conditions
✓Massive control in strong winds

Highlights

✓Wave version of the new KROSS family
✓Based on the proven HELIX 5-batten power-wave concept
✓Compact 5-batten control lay-out and strong profile stability
✓Full X-ply construction with reinforced load paths
✓Built for real-world Wave conditions
✓KROSS-X now covers the larger Crossover role

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KIOWA

POWER WAVE DNA

Modern wave control. HELIX soul.

The goal was not to replace the HELIX feeling.
The goal was to bring that trusted power-wave control into the new KROSS family, with a clearer role and a more focused wave range.

The Wave character

Stable 5-batten control

Stable 5-batten control
Strong low-end drive
Planted power in rough water
Confidence in gusty, onshore conditions

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The 2027 refinement

KROSS-W 2027

Wave-focused KROSS model
More focused size range
KROSS-X takes over larger Crossover sizes
Clearer position within the sail range

Not replaced. Refocused, HELIX DNA rebuilt as KROSS-W.

TRUE POWER WAVE FUNCTION

Not a crossover sail pretending to be wave

KROSS-W works because it is built around power-wave control from the start. Some wave sails feel amazing in clean side-shore wind, but become nervous when the wind turns gusty, the water gets messy or the pressure builds. KROSS-W is designed for those real-world sessions where confidence matters more than marketing weight.

The 5-batten lay-out in KROSS-W ikeeps the profile stable and composed when powered. The controlled twist releases excess pressure smoothly, while the deeper low-end profile gives the drive you need to escape white water, push through chop or commit to a bottom turn.

For 2027, KROSS-W becomes more focused. It is the wave-control model in the KROSS family, while KROSS-X takes over the wider Crossover role.

This is not all-round freeride with a wave label. This is real power-wave function.

KROSS-W

Stable in the hands. Calm under pressure.

The compact 5-batten layout defines the KROSS-W feeling. It stabilizes the profile, keeps the draft more composed and gives the sail its calm, confidence-building character when conditions get rough.

The deeper low-end profile gives strong drive in onshore waves and gusty wind, while the controlled twist lets the sail release pressure smoothly when the gusts hit.

That is the difference riders feel immediately:

The sail feels planted, stable and predictable
Low-end drive helps you get moving early
Controlled twist releases gusts without becoming nervous

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.

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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5 BATTENS

Kross-W

5-batten wave · control first

More planted power
Stronger low-end drive
Better in gusty, onshore conditions
More stable when fully powered

Power-wave confidence when the water gets messy. You are looking at it.

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Rig check

Your rig, tuned for waves

Size	Luff	Boom	Battens	Mast	Top	RRP
3.8	348	138	5	340/15	Adjustable	€ 629	Selected ✓
4.2	383	156	5	370/17	Adjustable	€ 649	Select
4.6	402	158	5	400/19	Fixed	€ 669	Select
5.0	415	165	5	400/19	Fixed	€ 689	Select
5.4	430	170	5	400/19	Fixed	€ 709	Select

Rig check

Your rig, sorted

SAILKROSS-W 3.8

MAST340/15 Progressive CC

LUFF / Boom348 / 138 cm

With the correct constant curve mast, preferably with a slight flex-top tendency mast, KROSS-W breathes smoothly through the head while the 5-batten profile keeps the draft stable and composed. Rig it correctly, and the sail delivers controlled twist, strong low-end drive and the planted power-wave feel it was designed for.

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Why riders prefer KROSS-W

Control, by design

5-batten stability

The compact 5-batten structure stabilizes the profile while keeping the sail reactive enough for real Wave sailing. Calm, composed and confidence-building when the pressure builds.

Deep low-end power

The deeper profile gives strong early drive in onshore waves, gusty wind and heavy water, especially when getting moving quickly makes the difference.

Explosive response

The head releases excess pressure smoothly, helping the sail stay settled instead of becoming nervous when the gusts hit.

Real-world wave confidence

KROSS-W is built for messy coastal sessions, strong wind, chop and onshore waves. It gives support when conditions are difficult, not only when they are perfect.

What defines KROSS-W

Powerful, stable and composed.

KROSS-W is defined by confidence. Stable in the hands, powerful through the low end and composed when the wind gets rough. The 5-batten profile gives control when fully powered, while the controlled twist releases pressure smoothly through gusts and chop. Rig it when the wind is serious.

5 batten power-wave design

5 sizes 3.8–5.4 m²

HELIX DNA inside the KROSS family

2027 wave design

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KROSS-W the replacement for HELIX?

Yes. The HELIX power-wave concept now continues as KROSS-W within the new KROSS family.
The sail keeps the same core idea: 5-batten control, strong low-end power, high-wind stability and confidence in rough Wave conditions.

What does the W in KROSS-W stand for?

The W stands for Wave.

Within the 2027 KROSS family:
KROSS-W = Wave
KROSS-X = Crossover
KROSS-S = Freeride Slalom

Why did Tribal rename HELIX to KROSS-W?

To make the sail range clearer.
For 2027, the KROSS family is split into three clear directions. KROSS-W focuses on wave sailing, KROSS-X covers Crossover and Bump & Jump sessions, and KROSS-S covers Freeride Slalom.

Is KROSS-W still suitable for bump & jump?

Yes, especially in the smaller and mid sizes.

KROSS-W has excellent control and stability in strong wind and chop. For larger, more all-round Bump & Jump and Freeride Crossover use, KROSS-X is now the better choice.

How does KROSS-W compare to KROSS-X?

Choose KROSS-W for Wave control.
Choose KROSS-X for all-round crossover freedom.

KROSS-W is more wave-focused, more stable in strong wind and better for onshore waves and serious coastal conditions. KROSS-X is more versatile for Freeride, Bump & Jump and mixed conditions.

Who should choose KROSS-W?

Choose KROSS-W if you want a wave sail with strong control, stable power and confidence in rough, gusty or onshore conditions. It is ideal for riders who prefer a stable, powerful feel over an ultra-neutral Wave sail.

Anatomy of the feeling

EVERY PANEL HAS A PURPOSE

1 5-batten control layout

Stable when fully powered.
The compact 5-batten structure keeps the profile composed and gives KROSS-W its calm, confidence-building feel in strong wind.

2 Deep low-end power

Drive when you need it.
The deeper power-wave profile helps you get moving early in onshore waves, gusty wind and rough water.

3 HELIX DNA

Proven power-wave character.
KROSS-W carries the trusted HELIX feeling into a clearer 2027 KROSS family: stable, powerful and built for real-world wave control.

4 Controlled twist

Smooth release in gusts.
The head releases excess pressure progressively, keeping the rig settled instead of nervous when the wind hits hard.

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