CHS GS5 — Power Wave Sail

When Power Meets Precision.

The GS5 is the most powerful and controlled sail in the GS Collection. With five battens providing an exceptionally stable profile, this sail delivers locked-in forward drive, consistent traction and total confidence — even when conditions get extreme.

Handcrafted one-at-a-time in Senigallia, Italy, using Grey Shark material — the advanced Dyneema and ultralight taffeta composite that reinforces critical load paths for maximum efficiency. Under the most violent impacts, hard landings and unpredictable gusts, the GS5 keeps its shape and keeps delivering.

Why Riders Choose the GS5

The five-batten frame locks the draft in place, creating a sail that feels planted and predictable no matter how hard the wind blows. Where other sails start to flutter, twist or lose their profile, the GS5 stays composed. This makes it the go-to choice for high-wind sessions where control is everything.

Built on the legacy of the acclaimed Konda, the GS5 inherits all the qualities that made that sail a CHS favourite: strong acceleration, explosive jump performance, and a smooth, confidence-boosting ride. The refined outline and lower clew — especially in larger sizes — give the sail a compact, modern feel with improved handling.

What Makes It Different

• Locked-in stability — 5 battens keep the profile flat and controlled in overpowered conditions
• Maximum drive — consistent forward traction for speed runs and powered riding
• Grey Shark durability — load-path engineering for long-term shape retention
• Exceptional jump performance — explosive lift with perfect balance in the air
• Widest size range — from 3.6 to 6.9, covering pure wave through high-wind freeride

Who It’s For

The GS5 is built for riders who sail in strong wind and demanding conditions. If you’re heavier, if you ride overpowered, if you want a sail that holds its shape when everything else falls apart — the GS5 is your weapon. It’s also the choice for freewave and freeride sailors who want wave-sail handling with the stability and range of a bigger sail.

Best for: High wind · Control-focused wave & freeride · Powered conditions
Feel: Locked-in · Smooth · Maximum stability

Handcrafted. Customisable. Yours.

Every GS5 is individually crafted to order. Choose from a curated palette of premium colourways to create a sail that performs and looks exactly the way you want.

Designed by master sailmaker Claudio Badiali — 45+ years of Italian sailmaking expertise.