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RS5 RS6 |
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12/6/2009 2:30:44 AM Author :
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Any news about RS5 RS6 ???
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Post number : #2 |
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12/13/2009 3:37:54 PM Author : Tom |
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Heard something about 235x83 for RS6 and 230X73 for RS5. What’s about volume, weight, ofo´s, fin sizes, sail sizes…? Availability? Come on, Patrice, lift the secret :)!
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Post number : #3 |
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12/14/2009 11:03:10 AM Author : Patrice (Exocet) |
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Yes of course we will post all the information's on those boards next week
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Post number : #4 |
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12/14/2009 6:36:59 PM Author : Tom |
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Great!!!
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Post number : #5 |
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12/15/2009 1:36:40 PM Author : francois |
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The begining of the next slalom range :-)
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Post number : #6 |
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12/23/2009 9:23:36 AM Author : Tom |
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...still waiting for X-mas....
....and for information...:)!
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Post number : #7 |
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12/23/2009 3:23:02 PM Author : German |
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....... and wait, and wait, and wait....................
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Post number : #8 |
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12/27/2009 12:59:53 PM Author : Tom |
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Hi Patrice,
don’t you think, “next week" was last week :) ?
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Post number : #9 |
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12/31/2009 7:44:46 PM Author : Jack |
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Patrice?
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Post number : #10 |
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1/6/2010 5:42:17 AM Author : IJ |
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RS5 and RS6 now listed under products
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Post number : #11 |
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1/6/2010 10:53:00 AM Author : Jack |
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have you understood what's the difference woth the w-sl?
what's best in a slalom comp?
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Post number : #12 |
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1/6/2010 5:51:07 PM Author : Tom |
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Great pics! So please let us know something about, weight, ofo´s, and availability, and the different targets of WSL and RS.
PLEASE!
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Post number : #13 |
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1/7/2010 10:10:12 AM Author : mark |
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I see no cut outs.It means super powerfull tail (RS6 o.f.o. is 56).
Would be interesting to hear how they have solved the "tail walking" problem when over powered (even if the program is clear:max accelleration for max speed as early as possible.It should be focused for REAL slalom comp where legs are relatively short and where you charge your board to the max).
BUT I'd appreciated EXOCET comment on that...
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Post number : #14 |
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1/8/2010 12:07:28 AM Author : John I |
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Cut outs create an earlier release. Tail walking with these larger boards can be quite counter intuitive. As with formula, one may wish to raise the boom as the wind picks up, and go with a stiffer fin, and slightly smaller. The idea being let's get the aft rail and the right fin to offer the correct lift in more powered conditions.
Saw that with the Warp S 85. It sailed much better with the boom very high, and turned way better too. So, cut outs actually offer less of a "wheelie bar" that may be needed when the juicy gusts hit ya.... Some of the oldest FW boards w/o cut outs ended up being tamer in the highest of winds.
Patrice and his team validate each hull with or without cut outs. They are extremely good at what they do.
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Post number : #15 |
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1/19/2010 1:28:12 AM Author : Jack |
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ok,but nobody of the "official" comment about the new boards.
They've web released so why don't help people to figurate out?
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Post number : #16 |
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1/19/2010 1:50:56 PM Author : John I |
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Width, sail sizes, and fin sizes may help you figure out the why's and what's of the new vs old. RS's have a lighter wind app, perhaps? Certainly are wider. Look like refined boards of the past that I've liked and others have been afeared of?
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Post number : #17 |
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1/23/2010 9:02:01 PM Author : Jack |
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c'mon people,tell us more!
Where all the equipe is gone??
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Post number : #18 |
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1/24/2010 6:59:38 PM Author : Koen |
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Haven't tested it yet, so can't comment.
I think that only a couple of persons have tested the proto boards and production boards aren't yet available, so we have to stick to the info on the site.
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Post number : #19 |
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1/26/2010 4:15:17 AM Author : Gonzalo Costa Hoevel, ARG3 |
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Hi Guys, i haven't got the chance to sail on them yet either but i can comment on the idea of it.
With Ben Van der Steen we found last year that the SL78 was a very comfi board but that we need to have a way wider tail for slalom racing. We increased the tail a lot and we balance the agressiveness of it making a shorter more compact length.
It normally happens that when in light air a lot of the legs end up being super broad and some legs really tight. We needed to have a more versatile board that could give us max speed in a wider range of angles.
As well we saw that most of the guys were going very similar at max speed at light air conditions but what we realize that the difference was on the acceleration. Many guys hold bigger sails and bigger fins to have an advantage on that point. This sacrifies a little bit your max speed.
So we developed this two boards to get super high accelleration off the starts and after every jybe. We manage to keep the top speed too, so i am confident we will have very good results on them.
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Post number : #20 |
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1/26/2010 1:20:32 PM Author : Jack |
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sounds good.
Hoped you've tested at least some proto of it and be able to give us some feedback.
Guess you're now more focused on FW because of comin' Worlds but when you'll get the chance,please,let us know more.
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Post number : #21 |
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1/26/2010 9:45:47 PM Author : giu |
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hallo guys,
is it possible to say the RS6 is mostly targeted for 9,5-8,6 and the RS5 for 8,6-7,6 ?
Short fin to balance the lack of cut outs?
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Post number : #22 |
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1/27/2010 4:17:46 PM Author : francois |
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It sounds OK for the sails range of both boards, but still to be precised with the first tests of the final boards.
Best regards,
François
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Post number : #23 |
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1/27/2010 6:03:53 PM Author : pxlwz |
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Is there any RS7 planned (~145L), to replace the Warp S 85?
If I remember correctly, the SL78 was announced about 2 months after the SL range.
Markus
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Post number : #24 |
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1/29/2010 4:43:24 PM Author : Tom |
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Any news about the weight of RS5 RS6 ???
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Post number : #25 |
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1/30/2010 11:39:41 AM Author : Tom |
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Any information about ofo`s ?
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Post number : #26 |
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1/30/2010 11:52:21 AM Author : guest |
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the only thing I know is that the ofo of the RS6 is 56 cm.
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Post number : #27 |
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1/30/2010 1:20:52 PM Author : Mark |
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Jean-Marie?
Patrice?
Why you both don't add some comment here?
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Post number : #28 |
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1/31/2010 10:14:46 AM Author : John I |
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http://www.exocet-original.com/products/sting-spec.asp
Some of the above questions can be answered on the website. If the concept is nearly the same with the Sting, look out, these will be very early planing, and everything else we want in a racing machine. The Sting in the highest quality cons. would be unbelievable!
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Post number : #29 |
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1/31/2010 11:19:31 AM Author : Tom |
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Sorry JohnI, but I´m not able to find any information about the RS (I asked for) in the Sting-specs…
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Post number : #30 |
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1/31/2010 1:55:15 PM Author : Patrice (Exocet) |
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The weight range of the RS line will be in the 5.9 to 6.8 kg range, Like Gonzalo mentined the RS line is a more powerful board for light wind condition, the R&D of that board has been done a lot from the experience on the SL line but as well with the Sting. the stence is much more in line betwen the front and the back foot, we have included the DDSA and as well a super light weight construction toward the nose, we will post more feedback, action pictures and news very soon
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Post number : #31 |
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1/31/2010 5:08:29 PM Author : Tom |
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:)
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Post number : #32 |
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2/5/2010 10:04:07 PM Author : Adam |
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I think Exocet have designed a super powerfull board to succed in light wind.It's clear if I think at the absence of cut outs,the wide tail,the full rails and a moderate total board lenght (not super shorth it allows a good streched scoop rocker line).
Planning and accelleration should be not a problem.
But how is the board when overpowered?Control?
Usually if a board is powerfull it needs a powerfull style sailor as well to reach good v-max.Is this the case for the RS6 (RS5) ?
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Post number : #33 |
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2/6/2010 1:16:25 AM Author : John I |
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Counter intuitive, cut outs make for an earlier release, therefore a earlier wheelie in gusts.
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Post number : #34 |
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2/13/2010 1:17:48 AM Author : guest |
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pics?
news?
comments?
feedback?
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Post number : #35 |
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2/13/2010 12:40:51 PM Author : fred |
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Yes that would be appreciated, when will the boards hit the shops ?
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Post number : #36 |
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2/13/2010 9:04:43 PM Author : MM |
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THe first ones arrive in France in the beginning of March.
And my RS6 is one of them..
MM
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Post number : #37 |
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2/14/2010 1:18:55 PM Author : Tom |
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In the german "SURF" the weight of the RS-boards is announced with 5,6 kg
and 6,6 kg. If that should be true, I have to sell my badminton racket....
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Post number : #38 |
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2/21/2010 2:35:42 PM Author : Billy the Greek |
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Hi everybody, I am waiting for RS5, to arrive here in Athens,
Still want to read some testing before i Go on with it.
I read the Char. and seems that it would be ideal for light to mid wind sailing.
Still ecpevt some confirmation on the weights and some pricing indication.
Regards, good sailing to all of you
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Post number : #39 |
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3/14/2010 12:24:32 AM Author : francois |
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Interesting interview of Koen about the new RS:
http://localsailing.nl//index.php/news/50/62/Interview-Koen-Sonck-BEL-2-about-the-new-Exocet-RS-Boards
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Post number : #40 |
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3/18/2010 11:38:50 PM Author : Mark |
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Looks beautiful...
Model RS 5 RS 6
Volume 115 litres 130 litres
Length 230 cm 235 cm
Width 73 cm 83 cm
Weight TBC TBC
Fin Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle
Sail 7.0 - 9.0 m² 7.8 - 10.0 m²
...please can I have one to try.
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Post number : #41 |
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3/21/2010 10:35:45 PM Author : joachim Larsson |
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We have one to try end april in Sweden, the best slalom people in Sweden have already bye it......
//Joachim
www.konanordic.com
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Post number : #42 |
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6/5/2010 3:04:54 PM Author : Tom |
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In the french forum they talk about the RS boards as if they were really existing. They even talk about RS1, 2, 3 4…! Now, when will the boards be available in Germany definitely? Really tired of waiting…
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Post number : #43 |
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6/5/2010 9:08:14 PM Author : Steve Gottlieb |
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I now have a few days on the RS 6. The first thing you notice about the board is how light it is. Mine came in below the published weight and picking it up reminds me of the HC 78. Right off the start sailing this board with the 9.8 you notice a lot of power. Not as much power as the Warp S 85 but close. My first time sailing the board I was out in light puffy stuff using a 9.8 VMG. The board planed very early but it still had a light easy feeling not at all formula board like. They really got the deck shape right as well . Super comfortable feel that has bit more power then the warp slaom 78 and a less physical ride then the Warp S 85. I also got to try the board off the beach in a pretty good ocean swell with a 7.5 VMG and a 41 cm fin. The board felt great with great control in conditions that I would of guessed were beyond this boards useful range. No complaints at all about this one it is the perfect Florida Slalom board.
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Post number : #44 |
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6/6/2010 11:33:15 AM Author : Tom |
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Hi Steve,
what is the published weight in the USA? In Europe it still is TBC....
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Post number : #45 |
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6/6/2010 6:48:34 PM Author : steve gottlieb |
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6.8 kg for the RS 6
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Post number : #46 |
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6/7/2010 1:21:28 AM Author : francois |
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Tom, the RS5 and RS6 are in the actual range and another arrival is scheduled for the early days of july.
Concerning the other sizes (RS1/2/3/4): those boards will be in the 2011 slalom line and they will complete the RS5 and RS6 for medium and high wind. That's why those boards are not presented for the moment on the web site. But they should be in few days/weeks and the boards will be available in otctober.
Best regards
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Post number : #47 |
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6/7/2010 2:32:32 PM Author : Hakan |
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Here's some additional information and pictures.
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=65686
RS1=235*55, 80 litres
RS2=235*59, 90 litres
RS3=235*64, 100 litres
RS4=235*69, 110 litres
RS5=230*73, 115 litres
RS6=235*83, 130 litres
Additionally, there will be SL Sport 61, 66, 71 in the freerace category for 2011 with a new construction.
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Post number : #48 |
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6/9/2010 12:22:49 AM Author : Thomas |
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Wow...
What is the earliest availability in Europe?
I want RS 1, RS 3 and RS 5 asap.
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Post number : #49 |
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6/10/2010 5:31:54 AM Author : francois |
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Look at the post #46 ;-)
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Post number : #50 |
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6/13/2010 2:36:55 PM Author : german |
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and what is with a RS 7??
For a Heavy wight and small wind with up and down we need a Board with 140 L and more.
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Post number : #51 |
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6/13/2010 9:41:29 PM Author : Karl |
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Hi german,
don´t you think, the Warp100 would do it?
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Post number : #52 |
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6/13/2010 11:40:59 PM Author : Hakan |
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Noone in PWA is registering a board bigger than 130 Litres.
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Post number : #53 |
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6/14/2010 2:44:36 PM Author : Koen |
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In slalom racing, you will not need bigger then the RS6.
It has the width and the power to propel you with sails upto 10m.
Anyhow, you can't go bigger then 85cm wide and 10m sails.
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Post number : #54 |
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6/17/2010 1:41:51 AM Author : Glenn |
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wow! Sailed my RS5 today, powerd on a 6.7, what a board.. smooth and controllable, and really like a rocket out of the gybes!
http://www.surfzone.se/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=54325&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1276727780
http://www.surfzone.se/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=54326&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1276727780
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Post number : #55 |
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6/17/2010 6:55:26 PM Author : Hakan |
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The 2011 range is online...
http://www.exocet-original.com/products/rs_spec.asp
http://www.exocet-original.com/products/sl.asp
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Post number : #56 |
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6/17/2010 10:45:55 PM Author : Tom |
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...weight of the RS6 is like the weight of the old S4II? Wow......!
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Post number : #57 |
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6/20/2010 12:51:16 PM Author : german |
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Reliably a Formula would be good, but i don't like this boards. Look at the range from Starboard or the new JP.
And the best course with a formula is up and down. But on a small lake it is crazy.
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Post number : #58 |
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6/28/2010 5:06:48 AM Author : IJ |
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Steve
What size fin were you using with the 9.8 in marginal wind?
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Post number : #59 |
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6/28/2010 5:19:01 AM Author : steve gottlieb |
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I have been using a Select 47 cm fin with the 9.8 and it feels about right. Saild it today wound up with a 7.5 and a 42 cm and this combo worked well also.
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Post number : #60 |
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6/30/2010 1:29:16 AM Author : Koen |
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I have been using the RS6 for the first time today with 9.0 and 49cm fin: One word: fantastic !!!
I was doubting first if the board would not feel to big, but actually it didn't. Wat a nice ride. The board is fast and smooth and jibing goes really well. It is my favorite from the start.
I hope to test it soon with my 7.7.
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