4.7 Wave MC  at £230

“A longer boom for more power on the backhand“ – this is how Jochen Krauth, Gun Sails designer describes the difference to the “Hammer”.
Where the Hammer is already a real quick-starter, the extra boost in acceleration of the MC is already almost a dash too much in larger waves and can become a bit annoying in diagonal offshore wind. Also in high-wind-trim, the boost cut-off only works partially and even in “off”-mode, it stays noticeable. Pulled completely flat, the sail remains controllable and neutral for quite a long time on the other hand.
This does not work with all profiles at all and is appreciated for speed trips on flat water as well as by Wave-beginners. As different as they may be, the common characteristics and the likeness of the features is undeniable. New batten tension adjusters provide better protection for the strap, the - Gaastra invented -elastic bands for the fixing of the rolled up sail are assembled on both sides, the sail's foil is – as with all Gun sails – above-average thick and strong.
The boom can be assembled very comfortably into the wide gap at the mast. The mesh-material constrains the view a bit to the lee side.

Result:
Definately more designed for Onshore and smaller waves compared to the Hammer.

Waveriding:
7/10 On-Off on the Wave
9/10 Manoeuvre handling
Freemove:
9/10 Planning abilities
9/10 Controllability in strong gusts
9/10 Stability

You could buy another sail and spend an extra £140, but why ??      

Gun Sails;  Take another look, you'll be surprised...

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