RRD have released the latest version of their Compact Series sails and rigs – “Everything you need to power your board and enjoy windsurfing, all fitting inside a back pack” – check out the Y26 video introduced by John Skye, and for more specs see below.
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- New improved boom connection with ‘invisible’ join allowing for smooth hand movement whilst sailing.
- 340/400 mast combo, meaning whatever size sail you use, you have the perfect length mast and optimum performance.
- ‘HD’ Performance featuring C80 mast, T9 Alloy boom, HD 34cm Alloy Extension and standard back pack.
- ‘Pro’ Performance featuring C100 mast and slim full carbon boom, HD 34cm Alloy Extension and ‘Pro’ wheeled back pack.
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- Optimised sail geometry for more support in the top half of the sail, more reaction in the lower part of the sail and better control at the high end.
- Modified sizing, adding a NEW 5.0 size, whilst reworking the smaller sizes to give a range of 3.7, 4.1, 4.6, 5.0 and 5.3, for easy integration into existing quivers
- Improved performance on standard masts, also for easy integration into existing quivers.
- Improved durability of batten connection with reinforced Kevlar patches.
- Quick release Compact Series batten tensioner to speed up rigging and derigging.
- Kevlar reinforced anti stretch seams incorporated into the batten pocket construction
- Diagonal Kevlar load bearing seams to control Dacron stretch in the main power zone
- Power-Clew system for huge on the water range
- Performance Construction for the optimum strength to weight ratio.