Equipment
Freeride
5.7M CROSSOVER SAIL TEST 2022
5.7M CROSSOVER SAIL TEST 2022: THE CROSSOVER CONUNDRUM TEST EDITOR: TRIS BEST // SECOND TESTERS: MAURIN ROTTENWALTER, ROB YORK, JOE NORTH, SCOTT STALLMAN, ISAAC LINES // PHOTOS: (…)
STARBOARD KODE 95 CARBON REFLEX SANDWICH 2022 TEST REVIEW
STARBOARD KODE 95 CARBON REFLEX SANDWICH 2022 TEST REVIEW VERDICT The all-round expert, Starboard have once again successfully spread this board’s ability over a variety of disciplines. From (…)
SEVERNE DYNO 3 95 2022 TEST REVIEW
SEVERNE DYNO 3 95 2022 TEST REVIEW VERDICT A rocket-air specialist, the Severne Dyno is undoubtedly a coastal weapon for bump and jump conditions. With exceptional turning (…)
DUOTONE 2022 FREERIDE RANGE
Duotone 2022 Freeride Range Duotone have just launched their 2022 Freeride sail range: Here is what what they have to say: “For 2022 our performance cam S_PACE (…)
SIMMER ENDURO 7.1M TEST REVIEW
SIMMER ENDURO 7.1M TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Hassle free enjoyment for the lighter airs, the Enduro has a manoeuvre-oriented nature, yet impresses with its natural range and (…)
RRD FIRE 9.0 2021 TEST REVIEW
RRD FIRE 9.0 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT A large, easy freeride engine with a distinctly passive and rider-focussed character. Rig it, tune it and let it (…)
NEIL PRYDE V8 8.7 2021 TEST REVIEW
NEIL PRYDE V8 8.7 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT The V8 might have the price tag to astound, yet backs it up with the performance to silence (…)
LOFTSAILS SWITCHBLADE 8.5 2021 TEST REVIEW
LOFTSAILS SWITCHBLADE 8.5 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT A beautifully engineered sail, the Switchblade simply gets better and better the faster and more powered it is. OVERVIEW (…)
GOYA MARK 2 PRO 8.5 2021 TEST REVIEW
THE VERDICT A real freeride powerhouse for making the most of marginal conditions, the Mark 2 Pro has impeccable manners through an impressive natural wind range. OVERVIEW (…)
SEVERNE NCX 7.0 2021 TEST REVIEW
SEVERNE NCX 7.0 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Compact, refined and supremely balanced, the NCX truly comes to life when properly powered, its handling and manners making (…)
RRD COMPACT FIRE 6.8 2021 TEST REVIEW
RRD COMPACT FIRE 6.8 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Like all the sails we’ve tried of RRD’s unique Compact Series, the Compact Fire’s performance is mightily impressive. (…)
POINT-7 AC-X 7.0 2021 TEST REVIEW
POINT-7 AC-X 7.0 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT The 2021 AC-X has lost none of the top-end potency its predecessors have been recognised for time and again (…)
NEIL PRYDE SPEEDSTER 7.2 2021 TEST REVIEW
NEIL PRYDE SPEEDSTER 7.2 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT The Speedster continues to mesmerise us with its powered performance capabilities. A true racing thoroughbred, it is simply (…)
LOFTSAILS OXYGEN HD 7.0 2021 TEST REVIEW
LOFTSAILS OXYGEN HD 7.0 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Subtle and precise in power delivery, compact in feel and impeccably mannered, the Oxygen’s true quality is realised (…)
GUNSAILS ZOOM 7.2 2021 TEST REVIEW
GUNSAILS ZOOM 7.2 2021 TEST REVIEW THE VERDICT Super easy to rig, set, sail and enjoy, the Zoom embodies the essence of freeride. A plug and play (…)