NeilPryde: a legend in water sports

NeilPryde is one of the world's most famous brands in the water sports sector. The company offers a wide range of high-quality products, including windsurfing sails, harnesses, wetsuits and, more recently, foils. NeilPryde stands for outstanding quality, durability and performance. Particularly well-known sail models such as the Combat, Atlas or V8 are highly valued in the windsurfing scene and are synonymous with innovation and performance.

The foundation and development

NeilPryde was founded in 1970 by Neil Pryde, a native of New Zealand and former Olympic sailor, in Hong Kong. Originally, the company focused on the production of yacht sails. In the early 1970s, Pryde recognized the potential of the emerging sport of windsurfing and realigned the company. Initially, NeilPryde produced sails for other brands, but Pryde soon decided to establish his own brand – the launch of NeilPryde Windsurfing.

Over the decades, the company has become one of the industry's market leaders. NeilPryde continuously invests significant resources in research and development to deliver innovative products and stay at the forefront of the market. In 2000, the Pryde Group, also founded in 1970, merged with Cabrinha and JP Australia, two giants in the industry.

Technical achievements and innovations

Over the years, NeilPryde has produced numerous technical achievements and innovations. With a high level of commitment to research and development, the company has been able to introduce many groundbreaking technologies. One of the most important achievements is clearly the RS:X windsurfing sail: the official windsurfing equipment at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Famous products and sporting successes

NeilPryde products are known all over the world and are the preferred choice of professional athletes. The RS:X sail, used in international competitions and at the Olympic Games, is particularly worthy of mention.

The company has won over 51 world championship titles and continues to dominate professional windsurfing competitions. Athletes such as Antoine Albeau, Jason Polakow and Robby Swift are part of the NeilPryde team and help to continuously develop the products and adapt them to the needs of professionals.

One notable success was Antoine Albeau's world speed record in 2015, when he reached a speed of 53.27 knots – proof of the outstanding quality of NeilPryde equipment.

NeilPryde today

Today, NeilPryde is not just a brand, but a way of life. With a strong community ranging from beginners to professionals, the brand is represented at almost every windsurfing hotspot in the world. The brand offers products that are suitable for both recreational windsurfers and competitive professionals. Thanks to constant innovation and uncompromising quality, NeilPryde remains an integral part of the international windsurfing scene.