{"product_id":"neilpryde-combat-hd-2026","title":"NeilPryde COMBAT HD LTD 2026","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"product-info__title h2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-info__title h2\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wpR9Hrovix8?si=8daAy9wX_fC-wJx6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-info__title h2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCOMBAT HD LTD 2026\/27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS IS the \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eexclusive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring a unique colourway and already equipped with the advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 panel layout and features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eThis sail gives you today what others will only experience tomorrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 2026  Combat HD LTD is a very good sail for Canterbury conditions, especially when sailing in NW \u0026amp; SW winds off the beach, or at the lakes.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow it rates it for Canterbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Combat is essentially a powerful, controllable 4-batten wave sail. Canterbury's wind can be gusty and changeable, so the combination of low-end power + excellent upper-end control is valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCombat HD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCanterbury suitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGust handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-wind control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutrality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManeuverability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreeride performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWave performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy I'd choose the HD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Canterbury, I'd actually favour \u003cstrong\u003eCombat HD over the regular Combat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHD construction and X-Ply window\u003c\/strong\u003e make a lot of sense if you're sailing places such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristchurch Estuary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Brighton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyttelton Harbour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanterbury's exposed coastal spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake sailing,\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Clearwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Coleridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting a sail that can tolerate being used hard while still retaining relatively low weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Power HD material in the \u003cstrong\u003efoot and clew\u003c\/strong\u003e is also useful in gusty conditions because those are high-load areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombat vs Duotone Super Hero\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're deciding between the Combat and something like the \u003cstrong\u003eDuotone Super Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e, the distinction is quite interesting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore direct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore powerful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in strong\/gusty conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore aggressive wave character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 battens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSofter\/more forgiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for bump \u0026amp; jump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 battens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly more \"easy sailing\" character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eCanterbury\u003c\/strong\u003e, I'd lean \u003cstrong\u003eCombat HD\u003c\/strong\u003e if you enjoy an active, responsive sail..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORE WAVE – CLASSIC HEAVY DUTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll round wave – HD but still super-light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeamriders’ choice for majority of wave events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, balanced power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 batten layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Combat remains the go-to sail for our World Cup Team Riders, refined for 2026 with subtle yet powerful batten enhancements that boost low-end power—while keeping the legendary upper-end control that has made this sail so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat HD now features Power HD Technology in the foot and clew, with Ultra PE yarns aligned precisely along load paths—delivering crisp response, maximum durability, and razor-sharp control. The HD version features an X-Ply window for extra strength and even lighter weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in Pro Fuse, HD, and Regular constructions, the Combat builds on its reputation for high performance, rugged dependability, all-round usability \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE , THIS IS the \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eexclusive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring a unique colourway and already equipped with the advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 panel layout and features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This sail gives you today what others will only experience tomorrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/5689\/4621\/files\/Combatspecs.png?v=1787867820\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NeilPryde","offers":[{"title":"3.7","offer_id":48847790637213,"sku":"161013-000","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.0","offer_id":48847863021725,"sku":null,"price":1829.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.2","offer_id":48847863054493,"sku":null,"price":1869.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.5","offer_id":48847863087261,"sku":null,"price":1899.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7","offer_id":48847863120029,"sku":null,"price":1949.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5.0","offer_id":48847863152797,"sku":null,"price":1979.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5.3","offer_id":48847863382173,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/5689\/4621\/files\/NP_Combat-HD_161012_C2_1_jpg.webp?v=1787867819","url":"https:\/\/groundswell.co.nz\/products\/neilpryde-combat-hd-2026","provider":"Groundswell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}