
INVICTUS 118
Competition High-Wind Slalom
This popular 72cm wide PWA slalom size requires a wide performance window in very different conditions.
Now with a new outline with better grip, tracking, control and power combined with top-speed and acceleration, the ultimate combination for world cup slalom fin racing.
🏆 PWA World Champion 2022
🏆 PWA Constructors Racing World Champion 2022
🏆 IFCA Vice-World Champion 2022
🏆 3rd place IFCA World Championships 2022
🏆 AFF Vice-Champion 2022

INVICTUS 118
Competition High-Wind Slalom
This popular 72cm wide PWA slalom size requires a wide performance window in very different conditions.
Now with a new outline with better grip, tracking, control and power combined with top-speed and acceleration, the ultimate combination for world cup slalom fin racing.
🏆 PWA World Champion 2022
🏆 PWA Constructors Racing World Champion 2022
🏆 IFCA Vice-World Champion 2022
🏆 3rd place IFCA World Championships 2022
🏆 AFF Vice-Champion 2022
R&D Result
The new 118 has an ultra stable and direct feel in a wide variety of wind strengths. Very fast with multiple sail and fin sizes, fantastic high performance range.
Features &
Benefits
Benefits
• Durepox Xtreme ® – America’s Cup grade ultra high-tech bottom paint finish currently used by Team NZ!
– Proven faster release for that extra ‘slip’ = higher speeds.
– Harder and more durable than normal paint finishes.
– A windsurfing industry first. Taking it to the next level!
– Read about it here: https://reseneauto.co.nz/marine/team-new-zealand-latest/
• New outline – Rounded curve tail along the lines of the 88 & 98 brings increased grip on the fin, earlier planing and better control in over-powered conditions.
• RTS – Range Trim System – 100% carbon/high-density pvc core removable cutout plates – Multiple designs – Significantly increases the range by 20% of all slalom models.
– Design A – (fitted with the board) – Best overall performance plate design striking a perfect balance between top speed, control, planing and acceleration.
– Design B – Maximum control and stability for the most difficult sailing conditions. Max. planing, close reach pointing and grip in all conditions.
• Compact shape for increased control overpowered, earlier planing, better glide and increased acceleration away from the gybes.
• Refined slalom dedicated scoop-rocker line for easier handling, explosive acceleration and top-speed in both flat water and choppy conditions.
• Deep deck concave design – More stability in the now flatter standing area with the front foot after the gybe improves the planing and acceleration away from the mark. New design quick transition deep recess around the mast box increases downforce and nose trim stability at high speed and lift/fin drive at low speed for all sizes.
• Inverse Vee bottom shape – Generous vee and double concave configuration in the nose to clear the chop and create a smooth ride, transitioning to inverted vee in the tail for increased grip and power in the lower wind range and better control / stable trim when powered.
• ‘V4 Vector Cuts’ – Proven fast straight line cutout design that facilitates clean and effortless water release.
• Short Tuttle Strong Box – Double the carbon content, double the wall strength and stiffness, and built with a 100% high-density PVC sandwich body. The result – fins stay tight and the box holds the direct feeling performance even after prolonged use.
*Available with Foil Tuttle Strong Box.
Summary
Multiple PWA and IFCA race winner, the Invictus 118 sets the standard for medium-wind fin slalom!
Specifications
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INVICTUS 74 |
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INVICTUS 98 |
INVICTUS 104 |
INVICTUS 108 |
INVICTUS 118 |
INVICTUS 124 |
INVICTUS 128 |
INVICTUS 138 |
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Technology | Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Pro Elite Carbon |
Length | 229 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 228 cm | 228 cm | 228 cm |
Width | 52 cm | 59 cm | 61 cm | 63 cm | 67 cm | 70 cm | 72 cm | 77 cm | 81 cm | 85 cm |
Volume | 74 L | 78 L | 88 L | 98 L | 104 L | 108 L | 118 L | 124 L | 128 L | 138 L |
Bottom Shape | DC Reverse Vee | DC Reverse Vee | DC Reverse Vee | DC Reverse Vee | DC Vee to Inverse Vee | DC Vee to Inverse Vee | DC Vee to Inverse Vee | DC Vee to Inverse Vee | DC Vee to Inverse Vee | DC Vee to Inverse Vee |
Footstrap Rows | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Fin | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied |
Finbox | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Deep Tuttle | Deep Tuttle | Deep Tuttle |
Fin Range | 20-25 cm | 28-32 cm | 29-33 cm | 30-34 cm | 32-36 cm | 34-38 cm | 35-39 cm | 37-41 cm | 39-44 cm | 42-48 cm |
Sail Range | 4.7 – 7.0 m2 | 4.5 – 6.5 m2 | 4.7 – 7.0 m2 | 5.0 – 7.0 m2 | 5.8 – 7.8 m2 | 6.3 – 8.6 m2 | 7.0 – 8.6 m2 | 7.0 – 8.6 m2 | 7.8 – 9.2 m2 | 7.8 – 9.6 m2 |
Weight | 5.1 kg | 5.6 kg | 5.8 kg | 6.0 kg | 6.4 kg | 6.6 kg | 6.8 kg | 7.0 kg | 7.3 kg | 7.7 kg |
Notes
• Weight tolerance is +/- 6%
• Hull weight does not include adjustable cutout plates
• Hull weight includes 12 extra single footstrap plugs (8 for straps, 4 for cutouts). This adds 100g so keep this in mind when comparing weights.
• For Foil Tuttle Strong Box option add +200g