
INVICTUS 118
Competition High-Wind Slalom
Upgraded 72cm wide medium world cup race board. This popular size requires a wide performance window in very different conditions that normally accompany medium wind racing or free sailing.
🏆 3rd place overall PWA Denmark 2019

INVICTUS 118
Competition High-Wind Slalom
Upgraded 72cm wide medium world cup race board. This popular size requires a wide performance window in very different conditions that normally accompany medium wind racing or free sailing.
🏆 3rd place overall PWA Denmark 2019
R&D Result
Increased rail and fin pressure to maintain excellent tracking characteristics, with an ultra stable and direct feel in a wide variety of sailing conditions.
Improved exit from the gybes whilst still maintaining a tight gybe radius with grip.
Features &
Benefits
Benefits
• All-new compact shape for increased control overpowered, earlier planing, better glide and increased acceleration away from the gybes.
• Refined all-new scoop-rocker line for easier handling, explosive acceleration and top-speed in both flat water and choppy conditions.
• All-new 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 and stable trim when powered.
• ‘V3 Vector Cuts’ – All-new adjustable straight line cutout design that facilitates clean and effortless water release. Removable plates – The next level in terms of performance and range.
• RTS – Range Trim System – 100% carbon/high-density pvc core removable cutout plates – Significantly increases the range by 20% of all slalom and speed models – Plates in results in ultra early planing and increased control of the nose trim in overpowered conditions – Plates out and feel the instant burst of acceleration and top speed in the normal wind ranges.
• 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
An excellent choice for those who want an ‘all-rounder’ medium board to cover a big wind range. Top speed, control and stable grip in the gybes, the 118 does the job.
Specifications
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INVICTUS 74 |
INVICTUS 88 |
INVICTUS 98 |
INVICTUS 108 |
INVICTUS 118 |
INVICTUS 128 |
INVICTUS 138 |
HYPERION 184 |
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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 |
Length | 229 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 235 cm | 228 cm | 228 cm | 220 cm |
Width | 52 cm | 61 cm | 63 cm | 70 cm | 72 cm</td | 81 cm | 85 cm | 91 cm |
Volume | 74 L | 88 L | 98 L | 108 L | 118 L | 128 L | 138 L | 184 L |
Bottom Shape | 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 Reverse Vee |
Footstrap Rows | 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 |
Finbox | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Short Tuttle | Deep Tuttle | Deep Tuttle | Foil Deep Tuttle |
Fin Range | 23-29 cm | 29-33 cm | 30-34 cm | 35-39 cm | 36-40 cm | 40-46 cm | 42-48 cm | All Foil Settings |
Sail Range | 4.7 – 7.0 m2 | 4.7 – 7.0 m2 | 5.4 – 7.0 m2 | 7.0 – 8.6 m2 | 7.0 – 8.6 m2 | 7.8 – 9.2 m2 | 7.8 – 9.6 m2 | 7.8 – 10 m2 |
Weight | 5.0 kg | 5.8 kg | 5.9 kg | 6.5 kg | 6.7 kg | 7.2 kg | 7.6 kg | 8.8 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