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ALL-AROUND BOARDS
Bic
Veloce 328 CTS
Optimal Sail Range: 6.5-7.5
Weight: 28.0 lb
Length: 331.0 cm
Width: 68.0 cm
Volume: 185 L
Included: Straps, daggerboard, fin (Trim Box)
Price: $1099.00
The Veloce 328 is designed as a "short" style longboard
(technically a longboard because it's equipped with a daggerboard) for
lightweight men and women sailors learning the basics. You can easily
learn to plane, beach start and water start, and get in the straps. More
experienced lightweights can carve their first jibes when the wind comes
up or learn the fundamentals of railing to weather. A molded plastic
daggerboard aids in railing and driving to windward. It has several
options for foot straps, and the retail price is hard to beat.
Heavyweights will find it's rather narrow and low-volume in light winds.
Replacing the stock 36-cm plastic fin with a larger after-market fin will
increase lift and power in the tail of the board.
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Bic
Techno 293
Optimal Sail Range: 6.0-8.5
Weight: 27.00 lb
Length: 291.3 cm
Width: 79.1 cm
Volume: 205 L
Included: Straps, pads, 2 fins (limited edition Trim Box)
Price: $1199.00
The Techno 293 is a thermo-molded short board that has enough float and
stability to learn how to windsurf. Never-evers and novice sailors can use
the forward center fin for added lateral resistance and easily gain
windward performance in non-planing conditions. Once planing, the twin-fin
configuration supplies ample lift and power. Two short fins, instead of
one whopper, also allow for sailing in shallower water, easier beach
starts and a decreased chance of kicking your fin. The rocker line, tucked
rails and triple-concave bottom shape make the 293 stable and smooth at
speed, easy and controllable through jibes and fast enough to get the
sensation of flying across the water. You'll have plenty of options for
strap positioning, and the pads add comfort to your ride.
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HiFly
Widestyle Magnum
Optimal Sail Range: 5.5-9.0
Weight: 36.5 lb
Length: 323.50 cm
Width: 72.7 cm
Volume: 187 L
Included: Straps, daggerboard, fin (Power Box) and complete 5.5 North Ultra Rig
Price: $1,128.00
The Magnum is the big brother to HiFly's Maxx. It's wide and stable and
the footstraps are inset from the rail, improving the odds of using the
foot straps for the first time. It accelerates smoothly onto a plane and
glides easily through the water. The X-truded blow-molded technology makes
the Magnum nearly bombproof and quite affordable. You can sail with the
daggerboard retracted and practice your first carving jibes, or extend the
blade and gain stability, maneuverability, tracking and upwind
performance. Heavyweights and aggressive sailors may choose to purchase a
larger after-market fin for added performance.
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HiFly
Widestyle Maxx
Optimal Sail Range: (w/daggerboard)
3.5-8.5
Weight: 32.5 lb
Length: 305 cm
Width: 70.5 cm
Volume: 164 L
Included: Straps, daggerboard, fin (Power Box) and complete 5.5 North Ultra Rig
Price: $1,128.00
The Maxx is an X-truded poly board that best suits lightweight or
aggressive sailors learning the fundamentals of windsurfing. Ample width
through the mid-section and tail provide a stable platform at slow speeds
while inboard foot straps with options forward make for easy access once
planing. The double-concave bottom with vee makes the Maxx slice through
chop and the tucked rails allow carving jibes. The WideStyle comes with
the daggerboard as an option. Entry level sailors, or sailors who live in
light wind areas will get the most out of the daggerboard while
intermediates who live in windy areas may prefer the Maxx without the
daggerboard.
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Mistral
WindGlider
Sail Range: Supplied rig only
Weight: 30 lb
Length: 244 cm
Width: 122 cm
Volume: 300 L
Included: Rig and center fin (custom fin box)
Price: $449.00
Mistral's WindGlider, an inflatable sailboard with a solid deck and an
included rig, is as novel as they come. It's a sub-planing machine
intended for kids and adults to take along to any outing where there's a
body of water. It's a great, totally non-intimidating windsurfer for the
family that doesn't intend to more than dabble in the sport, yet can also
be used as a stepping stone for the youngsters or the never-ever with
bigger aspirations. Deflated, the whole thing collapses into a
manageable-sized gear bag that fits in the trunk or back seat of nearly
any car. It's composed of three independent air chambers constructed of
30-gauge PVC.
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LIGHT-AIR BOARDS
RRD Twin Tip Max
65
[click here for a review of a
similar board, the Bic Veloce 288 CTS]
"This is the largest of the TwinTip
boards and is good in lighter wind conditions or for heavier sailors...It
is very fast for a freestyle board..."--Pro-Tester's Comments, American
Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 5.5 – 8.5
Optimal Sail Sizes: 5.8 –7.4
Weight: 16 lb.
Length: 266.00 cm
Volume: 108 L
Included: Straps, pads, 2 fins (Power Box)
Price: $1,400.00
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]
SPEED: A unique board for the light-air test. It’s fast, but tough to
compare with the rest of the fleet because it’s best suited for quick
planing and maneuverability.
JIBING: Channels through tail provide bite through tight and drawn-out
turns. Feels smaller than its size would indicate, until you lose some
power and need glide; then its width and single concave bottom kick in.
BUMP & JUMP: The 65 redefines “marginal” for even the most
hardened veterans. Big, camless sails complement the Max for newfound fun
in 6.0-7.0 bump sailing.
RANGE-: 5.5-8.5… What else can we say?
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [very good]: Our free-ride testers felt the 65
excelled in early planing, comfort and control, and jibing. They preferred
the larger of the two provided fins for upwind performance and top-end
speed. To further maximize this board’s enormous range, upgrade to an
even larger fin.
NOVICE SAILOR [fair]: Novice sailors in light air will probably opt
for a bigger board. While the 65 is well balanced and comfortable at
speed, it’s small and requires experience and or wind. For heavyweights
looking for some controllable float in moderate winds, the 65 hits the
spot.
COMMENTS: The favorite among pro testers at the light air test.
Then again, it’s the smallest and most maneuverable board we had in
Florida. The 65 best suits sailors looking to get out of the
back-and-forth rut in marginal winds.
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RRD
Avantride 70
[click here for a review of
a similar board, the Bic Saxo 270 RTE Carbon]
"Its wide shape makes it easy to stay
balanced and is good for sailors perfecting waterstarts. A great
transition board." --Pro-Tester's
Comments, American Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 5.5 - 9.0
Optimal Sail Sizes: 6.5 - 8.0
Weight: 16.5 lb.
Length: 276.00 cm
Volume: 120 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (Power Box)
Price: $1,300.00
ADVANCED SAILOR [good]: The 70 could easily be
a true heavyweight’s flat-water or bump board. The flat deck makes
footwork effortless in tricks or transitions, and the low-volume rails
keep it controllable at speed, in chop and when entering a jibe.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [very good]
EARLY PLANING: Clean release, fairly flat rocker and wide midsection push
the heaviest of heavyweights onto a plane. Stock 34-cm fin is surprisingly
powerful.
COMFORT AND CONTROL: Plenty of vee and tuck for a smooth ride through
chop. Well-placed straps and low-volume rails add control through
transitions.
STABILITY: Width biases nose. Well-balanced volume flow for forgiving
float throughout. Enough length to limit pitching. All qualities to
maximize stability.
UPWIND ABILITY: The supplied 34-cm fin is fairly vertical, but feels
slightly small for upwind performance. In fully powered conditions,
however, it does climb to weather sufficiently.
NOVICE SAILOR [good]: Best suits light- to medium-weight sailors
looking for stability, early planing and smooth acceleration. The deck is
wide and flat for easy footwork during transitions, and the rails are
tucked for maximum control. Heavyweights may opt for the Avantride 80.
COMMENTS: The Avantride 70 suits free-riders who need control and
maneuverability rather than blistering speed. The 70 is fast, but shines
because of its forgiving ride and easy turns. It’s 70 cm wide, planes
early and handles wave, freestyle and free-ride sails. You can cruise
around your local sailing site or learn the latest light-air freestyle
tricks.
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RRD
Avantride 70 (from WindSport Magazine's 2001 Buyers'
Guide)
Named after famed Italian windsurfer Roberto Ricci, RRD is growing in
popularity around the world thanks to innovative designs like the Avantride
70, a design approach different from all others on the test. The Avantride,
the widest board examined at 67 cm, features a relatively narrow tail (40
cm). The rails are round-tucked, similar to those on a wave board. The
bottom features moderate vee up front, increasing toward the tail. The deck
is flat with no dome shape, helping keep the volume lower than one might
expect from a board this wide.
This model stands out on the water as being in a class of its own. Its ease
of use and stability combine with its fantastic gybing to make it the most
user-friendly board for advanced intermediates working on gybing. The most
forgiving gyber we've ever sailed seems to coast on train tracks when you
set the rail for a gybe; it follows a predictable arch throughout the gybe.
The 70 acts kindly to misplaced foot pressure, maintaining a steady gybe
radius. Those tentative with their footwork during a gybe will almost always
come out dry.
Tacking this board is also easy, as most of its flotation is up front where
it's needed most. Its early-planing ability makes the RRD one of the easiest
sailing boards in the category. The only drawback is it lacks somewhat in
the speed department. Its upwind ability is also limited by its narrow
tail and soft rails, so don't expect to out-point anyone. It will,
however, get you where you want to go in comfort.
RRD went out on a limb when they first introduced this board last year. Now
that the widebody concept is full accepted, expect to see more wide boards
on the water. This one in particular is ideal for those venturing into the
exciting world of shortboarding. Windsurfers stuck mastering the elusive art
of gybing shouldn't be afraid to take a step back on to this board and
propel their gybes into the future.
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RRD
Avantride 80
"The AvantRide
80 is a very stable light-wind board. Its large "tongue" shape
is super easy to handle...a lot of playful fun... It's ideal for sailors
advancing from bigger centerboard designs." --Pro-Tester's
Comments, American Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 6.0 - 10.0
Optimal Sail Sizes: 7.0 - 8.0
Weight: 19.75 lb.
Length: 279.50 cm
Volume: 150 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (Power Box)
Price: $1,300.00
ADVANCED SAILOR [fair]: Although the 80 is a
light-air performer, experts can easily ride a smaller and more
performance-oriented board. But testers more than 200 pounds found the 80
to have plenty of float, maneuverability and control. Loosest 150-liter
board of the test.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [very good]
EARLY PLANING: A full150 liters, a wide outline and flattened rocker
provide early planing and smooth acceleration. Stock 40-cm fin complements
tail width and thickness in light and marginal winds.
COMFORT AND CONTROL: double-concave to vee bottom provides a smooth ride
in rough water. Flattened rocker keeps the nose down for perfect board
trim.
STABILITY [very good]: With 48.5 cm of width at both the nose and tail, a
nearly symmetrical outline is formed for stability. It’s easy to keep
your balance planing or not.
UPWIND ABILITY: Width, rocker and the 40-cm stock fin allow early planing
at slow speeds, even while pinching upwind. Off a plane, the 80 has ample
stability for schlogging to weather.
NOVICE SAILOR [very good]: The 80’s stability makes this an
excellent first light-air short board. The sandwich construction, however,
is vulnerable to launches. More experienced heavy novice sailors will find
it stable, maneuverable and reasonably fast.
COMMENTS: In light and marginal conditions, the 80 is hard to beat.
It planes early and carries great speed but is still controllable and
maneuverable. It best suits heavyweight free-ride and novice sailors who
charge in the turns, like foot steering that’s loose yet precise and
aren’t worried about being the fastest sailor on the water.
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MULTI-RANGE BOARDS
Bic Evolution
Medium
Optimal Sail Range: 5.0-7.5
Weight: 19.00 lb
Length: 265.50 cm
Width: 63 cm
Volume: 112 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (Trim Box)
Price: $1199.00
EXPERT SAILOR: [good] The board's not designed for wave sailing, but
it's loose in small waves. The 112 favors expert riders in more moderate
conditions for planing freestyle maneuvers and sail tricks.
ADVANCED SAILOR: [good] This is an early planer that provides
comfort and control through an extremely broad range of conditions.
Advanced riders concerned with drag racing may opt for the epoxy version.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR: [very good]
EARLY PLANING: Wide outline and almost prefect symmetry from nose to tail
create a large, forgiving platform. Rocker is fairly flat for smooth
acceleration.
COMFORT & CONTROL: Tucked rails forward, plenty of double-concave and
vee offer good bite through rough water. Minimal rocker keeps nose down
through the chop without digging in from peak to peak.
STABILITY: Wide uncluttered deck that's fairly flat with good
non-skid.
UPWIND ABILITY: Stock select 34-cm fin generates ample lift and power.
Tail holds width for maximum planing surface to coast through holes. Rails
are pretty parallel in the mid-section for good tracking.
COMMENTS: The Evolution Medium 112 best suits less experienced
freeride sailors who demand early planing comfort and easy jibing. The
Evolution has the potential to take you to the next level! It coasts
effortlessly through big holes and planing transitions, keeping you on the
water rather than in it.
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Bic Techno
273
Optimal Sail Range: 6.0-7.5
Weight: 20.00 lb
Length: 271.80 cm
Width: 63.7 cm
Volume: 125 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (Trim Box)
Price: $1199.00
EXPERT SAILOR: [fair] The Techno 273 is an easy cruising machine. Sweet
in the turns with a wide, forgiving outline that makes it easy to polish
tricks. While it's not a wave board, it's a decent all-around option to
keep in the quiver.
ADVANCED SAILOR: [good] The 273 planes up fast and feels relatively
light on a reach, even with its beefy construction. Best in 7.0-8.0
conditions. The 273's double-concave bottom shape allows it to track in
chop and open ocean, but doesn't sell it short for speeding around the
flats. With some tweaking it can keep up with the pack.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR: [very good]
EARLY PLANING: Wide outline and almost prefect symmetry from nose to tail
create a large, forgiving platform. Rocker is fairly flat for smooth
acceleration.
COMFORT & CONTROL: Tucked rails forward, plenty of double-concave and
vee offer good bite through rough water. Minimal rocker keeps nose down
through the chop without digging in from peak to peak.
STABILITY: Wide uncluttered deck that's fairly flat with good
non-skid.
UPWIND ABILITY: Stock select 34-cm fin generates ample lift and power.
Tail holds width for maximum planing surface to coast through holes. Rails
are pretty parallel in the mid-section for good tracking.
COMMENTS: Bic was onto something last year when they launched the
273. It's basically a scaled-down version of the 283, exhibiting nearly
all of the same smooth, user-friendly characteristics, but in a higher
wind package.
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RRD
AvantMove 65
"The Avantmove 65 has a
big range, points well upwind, is good in chop, and works well even in
small waves. It is at its best with wide turning maneuvers. Like many of
the RRD boards, the AvantMove 65 is user friendly, and even if your jibing
is not consistent, it offers a lot of fun." --Pro-Tester's
Comments, American Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 5.0 – 7.0
Optimal Sail Sizes: 5.5 – 6.5
Weight: 15.75 lb.
Length: 265.7 cm
Volume: 96 l
Included: Straps, pads, fin (Power Box)
Price: $1,325.00
EXPERT SAILOR [good]: For freestyle and
sailors, the 65 performs exceptionally. A wide stable platform and full
rails throughout make for easy footwork, early planing and great speed
through transitions. A little big for surf sailing unless it’s small
and/or light winds.
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]
SPEED: Plenty fast to make things exciting, the 65 has the float to get
you through the biggest of holes and smiling in the most marginal of
conditions.
JIBING: Can handle any style of turn and keeps its speed even when you
screw up.
BUMP & JUMP: Upwind power and a lively feel make for great chop hops.
Despite its volume, the 65 has a loose feel and can change your
perspective as to what are “marginal conditions.”
RANGE: The 65 has the float when you need to get planing, but its big size
all but disappears once you’re up and going.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [very good]: Great stability, making for excellent
comfort and control in marginal winds. Powerful tail provides superb
pointing power upwind. Heavyweights maximize this board’s upper wind
range. Lighter sailors may find it big when it’s windy.
COMMENTS: The AvantMove 65 best suits freestylists or people
looking for a stable free-ride board with lots of low-end punch and upwind
power. Its wide platform is forgiving for any transition or slogging
around without a frown. Easy to plane and easy to get used to, the 65 was
a favorite on light days.
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RRD
TwinTip Wave 55
"The
TwinTip 55 is a great board with a lot of range--from high wind and waves
to freestyle. For a freestyle board, it's fast and goes upwind very
easily...It's a perfect all-around board for freestyle and small to
medium-sized waves."
--Pro-Tester's Comments, American
Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 4.2 – 6.8
Optimal Sail Range: 5.0 – 6.0
Weight: 13.75 lb.
Length: 256.7 cm
Volume: 85 L
Included: Straps, pads, and fin (A-Box)
Price: $1,350.00
EXPERT SAILOR [very good]:
DOWN THE LINE: Loose and keeps its speed down the line. Likes drawn-out
turns best, but on smaller waves at slower speeds, the 55 tightens up and
gets slashy.
ONSHORE: Great upwind power for drive off the top on backside hits. Full
rails and wide platform make for easy planing on the way out.
BUMP AND JUMP: Light and stiff construction make for great pop off chop
and a responsive feel on a swell. Planes quick, but remains controlled in
wind.
FREESTYLE: Planes quickly, has ample stability for footwork and has a
lively loose feel underfoot. It doesn’t get much better.
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]: Even though the 55 is designed as a
freestyle/wave board, it’s speed is especially impressive while using
the larger of the two fins provided. Loose and maneuverable for riding
swells and lightweight enough to boost big airs, the 55’s wide deck
makes powered transitions effortless.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [very good]: A perfect first high-wind short board
for the less experienced. The 55 is wide and stable with forgiving tucked
rails. Early to plane and great at carrying speed without a white-knuckle
ride, the 55 is smooth at everything it does.
COMMENTS: The 55 was well-liked by the pro testers and felt to be
quite well-rounded. It can handle virtually any condition for any level of
sailor with ease. Almost no negative features about the board, other than
we didn’t get to keep it.
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TwinTip Med 60
"This
board is loose and easy. It excels as a big board for light wind and
freestyle moves like Vulcans, Willy Skippers, and Spock 540s. It is also
good for learning basic transitions like jibes and tacks. Its width makes
it suitable for heavier sailors in higher winds. The TwinTip 60 is
considered to be "a lot of fun". --Pro-Tester's
Comments, American Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 4.5 – 7.5
Optimal Sail Range: 5.2 – 6.5
Weight: 15 lb.
Length: 261.3 cm
Volume: 96 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (Power Box)
Price: $1,400.00
EXPERT SAILOR [very good]: A favorite among
our pro testers, the 60 makes things easy. Tricks, transitions, jumps, its
balanced volume throughout is confidence-boosting and inspires reckless
abandonment from the norm. A little big for surf sailing, the TwinTip 60
would do in a pinch in small waves.
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]
SPEED: Deceiving speed because of its mild manner on the water. Feels
smaller than its size would suggest.
JIBING: Despite its full rails, it likes to be turned. Keeps speed
throughout, regardless of jibe radius or jiber’s ability.
BUMP AND JUMP: Controlled ride through chop and good upwind ability make
for good chop hops. Remains loose and small-feeling for swell riding.
RANGE: On a fully powered plane, it feels smaller than its volume would
indicate. In light winds, however, its volume becomes apparent as you
blast onto a plane. A great range, sacrificing nothing to either side of
the wind spectrum.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [very good]: Unlike some freestyle boards, the
TwinTip 60 remains controlled in powered and overpowered conditions. Its
full rails provide a great platform through transitions and make it easy
to speed through a jibe.
COMMENTS: Don’t let the TwinTip’s wild look scare you away. The
60 surprised all levels of sailors. Incredible control and planing power
make for an unparalleled range among boards its size. Whether you’re
looking to perfect your jibe or nail a Vulcan, the 60 will take you there
and beyond. This is a very well-rounded board.
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HEAVY-AIR BOARDS
RRD
Cult Fifty
"Providing
good control and easy handling, the Cult Fifty is lively and fun - a
well-balanced board...It is a very user friendly board, even for
intermediate wave sailors. This could well be the ideal wave board."
--Pro-Tester's Comments, American Windsurfer Equipment
Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 4.0 – 5.5
Optimal Sail Sizes: 4.7 – 5.2
Weight: 14 lbs.
Length: 250.9 cm
Volume: 73 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (A-Box)
Price: $1350.00
EXPERT SAILOR [very good]:
DOWN THE LINE: Likes high-speed drawn-out bottom turns. Add some time and
aggression to the mix, and rip tight slashy turns to your hearts content.
ONSHORE: For a wave board, it has great upwind speed, opening doors to
enormous backside hits. Full rails add planing power, putting you out on
the water when others aren’t.
BUMP AND JUMP: Full rails punch you through the biggest of lulls. Motors
upwind well, allowing for a big margin of error when timing chop hops.
FREESTYLE: Well-balanced, quick to plane, and keeps speed through
transitions, qualities any freestyler loves.
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]: Good top end, particularly when going
beam and broad to the wind. Slow down a little for swell rides. Light
construction makes for a lively, powered ride underfoot, adding good
low-end range for a 250.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [good]: Good in the turns, and impressive upwind
capabilities for a wave board. Some freeriders found the ride high-strung
and bouncy when overpowered.
COMMENTS: Versatility is what makes the Cult 50 shine. Small or big
surf- no matter- this board will take it. Full rails give it great low end
range in less than ideal conditions, and offer a well balanced platform
for slogging through surf. It’s fast enough for B and J, and has the
upwind ability and power to put anyone in the air.
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RRD
Cult Fifty5
"The Cult Fifty 5 ...offers good
control in bump-and-jump conditions and would be a good choice as a
high-wind Gorge board that can also be sailed on the ocean."
--Pro-Tester's Comments, American Windsurfer
Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 4.4 – 5.7
Optimal Sail Sizes: 4.9 – 5.3
Weight: 15 lbs.
Length: 256.1 cm
Volume: 83 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (A-Box)
Price: $1350.00
EXPERT SAILOR [very good]:
DOWN THE LINE: Smooth and predictable on a wave face. Easy to get dialed
in, a definite confidence inspiring ride tempting you to push it.
ONSHORE: Full rails and relatively flat wave rocker add speed and pop to
upwind transitions. Keeps speed well, allowing you easy access in and out
critical sections.
BUMP AND JUMP: Fast, but easy to tune to slower speeds for swell slashing.
For a wave board, it goes upwind well, allowing for great chop hops.
FREESTYLE: Lively, powered ride underfoot. Freestylers looking for more
upwind punch may want a bigger fin.
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]: Great top end, exceptionally easy and
forgiving in the turns. Keeps speed through transitions- allowing for a
big margin for error. Good range, and great low end punch to get you out
in less than ideal conditions.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [good]: The Cult 55 excelled in jibes and speed
for our free-ride testers, especially in marginal winds. Its full rails,
light, and stiff construction was bouncy for some, but a smaller fin would
remedy this quick and easily.
COMMENTS: It’s easy to forget it’s your first ride on this
board when you hop on. It’s extremely well balanced, and is floaty
enough to get you out (or in) when the wind drops. On a wave is where it
excels, but it remains fast enough to keep any rider happy in bump and
jump conditions.
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RRD
Cult Sixty
"It's balanced and works well in
smaller waves and chop...The board's design and size make it suitable for
heavier or bigger sail sizes." --Pro-Tester's Comments, American
Windsurfer Equipment Test 2000+1
Sail Range: 5.0 – 7.0
Optimal Sail Sizes: 5.5 – 6.5
Weight: 15.75 lbs.
Length: 260.9 cm
Volume: 93 L
Included: Straps, pads, fin (A-Box)
Price: $1350.00
EXPERT SAILOR [very good]
DOWN THE LINE: Most at home through drawn out turns. Bigger sails will get
more snap in the carves, and enjoy its well balanced speed and float on
the way out.
ONSHORE: Good planing power, and great backside pop. Has a surprisingly
small feel on a wave.
BUMP AND JUMP: For sailors that live to swell ride or rip into jibes, the
Cult 60 fits the bill. Ample rocker gives it good stick through the turns,
and offers bigger sailors a smooth ride through chop when
powered/overpowered.
FREESTYLE: Wide, stable, and good planing punch. The 60 only lacks upwind
drive for full blown freestylers.
ADVANCED SAILOR [very good]: The Cult 60’s well balanced feel and
smooth ride over chop make it excellent for a wide variety of conditions
and sailors. Speed is adequate, but runs secondary to control and
maneuverability.
FREE-RIDE SAILOR [good]: Comfortable and controlled at speed. A
wide platform through the middle allows a wide margin for error while
jibing or getting on a plane. Its considerable rocker, however, make going
upwind difficult for beginning free-ride sailors.
COMMENTS: The Cult 60 best suits big wave sailors who want one wave board
for a variety of applications. It’s fast enough for bump and jump, and
remains loose on any swell or wave. While big sailors will maximize the
60’s range, small sailors in lighter winds will appreciate its planing
power, as well as its small feel in the turns.
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