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As importers for RRD Windsurfing, we are pleased to announce that Perths adopted Dane, slalom miester Jesper Orth, has joined speedster Finian Maynard in the International RRD sailing team.
Jesper was an intergral part of Starboards slalom developement over the past 3/4 years & by all acounts, we will be seeing the 2010 X-fire slalom up at the pointy end, both here & internationally.
All the best to Jesper.
Jez
Does that mean Jesper will have to give back the 93 Futura. I always thought that the only way anybody could get that board was to pry it from his cold lifeless hands.
I hope the future holds well for Jesper, he has my best wishes.
Thanks,,
Starboard were excelent boards and I enjoyed the support over the years International as National.
I felt it was time for a change for me, and after trying the RRD boards in Europe this year; I had no doubt about the performance. To see Finian getting 2'nd in the PWA Slalom for the year and also observing the lighter riders like Julian Quantel and Andrea Rosati, only made me more confident.
Unknown at the time, when I was looking at the RRD option, 2’nd wind began to import the brand into Australia, so things went “hand in hand”.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of trying the new Xfire slalom boards that have just arrived in the sizes 122, 112, 102, 90 and 80 and I can only say that I'm very very happy with my choice.
There are so much good things to say about the new boards, but the best thing would be if you have a go on some of the boards, as they speaks for them selves. So don’t hesitate to ask me for a ride if you see my down the Swan River or local beaches.
Jesper
That X-fire 80 should see you moving up the WA GPS Speed Table. It looks just the ticket for our waters on the windier days.
hallo guys,
it would be helpfull if you would try to give some feedback about new boards.
Even a small feeling comparison with the isonic will be welcome.
No chance to test so far and I'm in hurry to buy new boards.
p.s. I'm kg 80.180 cm.Trained,national level comp.evo II 9,5-8,6-7,8-7,0-6,2-5,5
Jesper came 7th in the LOC and Annika came 2nd in the womens on X-fires.
Also they got some good speeds on the river yesterday, check out gpsteamchallenge.com.au/sailor_session/show?date=2010-01-20&team=30
Darryl was on a 86 isonic and got similar speeds as Jesper, but knowing Jesper he got the top speed out in the middle of the river with 2 ft chop!
Jesper has been loaning his boards out to (it seems) anyone who wants to try them. If you are in Perth ask around the beach for feedback from those who have tried them.
I've been sailing the Xfire's for the last few weeks now (the 90 and 102 mostly), and I have been really enjoying them. Especially when powered up in the ocean, which in the past I've found too difficult/too much work.
The RRD's sit nice and flat on the water (the nose doesn't lift when overpowered), hadnles the chop really nicely and is easy to gybe. Speed seems effortless, as with the added control, you don't tend to realise how fast your going until you check the GPS or find a friend to drag with.
Compared with other slalom boards, I've found the RRD's easier, more controllable in the chop, but still just as fast.
The main differece I've noticed compared to the Isonics is the more drawn in tail, and slightly rounder rails. The also have a bit more vee and double concave. As a result the RRD's require less power in your legs to maintain the trim in chop than I've found with other modern slalom boards: ie the board doesn't rail up. Although, being a light weight in the windsurfing world I tend to get overboarded more easily than most.
Had a good blast on the 80 yesterday too... this board had the potential to go pretty quick I think.
As yo-yo mentioned, if you see Jesper or myself at the beach introduce yourself and you'll be welcome to try one for yourself. You can also call 2ndwind as they have some available for demo.
thank you guys.
Feedbacks sound good.
Probably the more drown out tail,bigger vee and soft rails allow for a smoother ride compared to IS.
Still,always comparing to IS,hoped to figurate out if the bigger sizes (135-122-112) have the same power.Guess (just my opinion),needing to make Finian quick moving around a race course,they're more powerfull (so where this power comes from?) but it's in contrast with the descriptions you've made.
Knowing the o.f.o. would help me a bit.
Is it the board weight the one they state in specs?
p.s. as told earlier no chance to be there to personally test or ask someone.
Hi w100.
I've just weighed the ninety x-fire that we have in the shop & it comes out at 5.6 kg.
Exactly the weight specified! ( minus straps & fin) We've sold all the others so we can't say 100% that they all are on the nail, though they are guaranteed to be +-6%.
We have more on order & are hoping to get them in a couple of weeks, so we'll know then. The 122 & 135 won't be available until the end of Feb, and I must say that even for a mere mortal like me the x-fire 122 is the sweetest 'large' slalom board I've ridden.
It has the same charicteristics as the smaller boards as far as its speed, comfort, manouverability & control go. It really does feel like a smaller board.
If anyone does want to try out the boards, whether the X-fires, freestyle waves
( which I tried yesterday - excellent) thruster or Longrider, give us a hoy & we can arrange it.
Cheers.
Jez
Does anyone know (Jesper?) if Jesper will be going with Severne Sails still or change brand?
