BUYERS’ GUIDE
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2022
2022 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE Don’t get lumbered with unwanted socks, bottles of sherry or bath salts this Christmas; get yourself ahead of the game and just (…)
NEIL PRYDE SPEEDSTER 7.7 2022 TEST REVIEW
NEIL PRYDE SPEEDSTER 7.7 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Fast and exciting to use on all points of sail, the Speedster is perfectly described by its ‘no-cam (…)
NORTH X-OVER 7.4 2022 TEST REVIEW
NORTH X-OVER 7.4 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT With the final prototype of the X-Over tested here, we are left in no doubt that moulded sails are (…)
DUOTONE: SUPER_STAR SLS
DUOTONE: SUPER_STAR SLS Duotone have just released their ultimate draft forward 4 batten wave sail, the Super_Star SLS. The sail features membrane weight but also has (…)
POINT-7 AC-X 7.5 2022 TEST REVIEW
POINT-7 AC-X 7.5 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT With an ease and practicality that belies its straight-line potential, the AC-X is much more than a one-trick ‘speed (…)
AV BOARDS: NEW NYTRO FREEWAVE
AV BOARDS: NEW NYTRO FREEWAVE AV Boards have just released their new Nytro Freewave board range, here is what they have to say: “Aurelio Verdi was looking (…)
RRD FIRE 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW
RRD FIRE 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT In this size the Fire is a high-end charger with a fast, slippery nature being a match for most (…)
LOFTSAILS OXYGEN 7.8 2022 TEST REVIEW
LOFTSAILS OXYGEN 7.8 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT The Oxygen oozes quality in both build and performance, really coming into its own when the conditions turn on. (…)
SEVERNE NCX 7.5 2022 TEST REVIEW
SEVERNE NCX 7.5 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT The NCX continues to impress, with crisp positive drive, and light balanced handling across a stunning natural wind range. (…)
GUNSAILS RAPID 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW
GUNSAILS RAPID 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT A good-looking and user-friendly sail with a wide performance range, the Rapid is much more than simply a straight-line (…)
GOYA MARK B 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW
GOYA MARK B 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT With as bright and energised a character as its appearance, the Mark B is a well-engineered freeride sail, (…)
GA SAILS MATRIX 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW
GA SAILS MATRIX 7.2 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT With its smooth power delivery and adaptable nature, the Matrix has gone through some considerable refinements for 2022, (…)
DUOTONE E _PACE 7.3 2022 TEST REVIEW
DUOTONE E _PACE 7.3 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT With a soft power delivery and simply masses of tuning range, the E_Pace is more adaptable than ever, (…)
7.5 NO-CAM FREERACE 2022 SAIL TEST
7.5 NO-CAM FREERACE 2022 SAIL TEST LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Light summer breezes and a test schedule focussed around foiling disciplines has meant that much (…)
VAYU AURA 5.0 2022 TEST REVIEW
VAYU AURA 5.0 2022 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Light, agile and with subtle yet accessible power, the Aura is a crisp, manoeuvre-oriented wing with wonderful, parked (…)