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LATEST NEWS UPDATE – 2 September 2005

I started windsurfing summer of 1981 right behind my house on the island I grew up on in Florida. Windsurfing was something totally innovative and was just starting to be cool and become popular. Back then the only boards around were the Original plastic ‘Windsurfer’ brand boards with teak booms and metal universal joints. When the wind came up, you had to pull out the daggerboard and carry it on your arm as we blasted around. Wave jumping involved jumping a wave and then jumping off the board, because no one had invented foot straps yet.... click here for more

LATEST NEWS UPDATE – 2 September 2005

Pryde Group welcome new member Mike “Gebi” Gerbhardt to Neil Pryde RS:X Team.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike “Gebi” Gerbhardt to the Neil Pryde RS:X Team. Gebi currently Coaches 2004 Olympic Windsurfing Gold Medalist, Gal Fridman and Current World Speed Sailing Record holder- Finian ... click here for more

3 August 2005

We had originally hoped to get the new Olympic board in this test, but the first samples have only just arrived on these shores. Gregg Dunnett was despatched to test one alongside Nick Dempsey as soon as it became available. Pix by Steve Bell

The RS:X

We wanted to include the eagerly awaited new Olympic board – the Neil Pryde RS:X – in this test, but like any hotly anticipated new kid on the block its ... click here for more

20 June 2005

Neil Pryde Ltd. would like to provide an updated status report on the NP RS:X

As stipulated by the International Sailing Federation, the first 500 NP RS:X board and rig components are to be distributed to Member National Authorities of countries that competed in the 2004 Olympic games or recent ISAF World Championships. Distribution of the NP RS:X has already commenced and to date over 100 boards have left the factory... click here for more

15 April 2005

Following on from the appointment of the Neil Pryde RS:X as the new Olympic Windsurfing boards and rigs, Neil Pryde Ltd. would like to provide a status report.

Since the ISAF Evaluation event in September 2004 from which the RS:X board was selected the equipment has been fine tuned. At the request of ISAF, Neil Pryde Ltd. has worked with its partners to produce a board that will be durable... click here for more

1 April, 2005

We are pleased to inform you that the Neil Pryde RS:X board and rig products are now in production.

So, from where can I buy the Neil Pryde RS:X?
A full contact list for ISAF approved NP RS:X vendors is now available on this website. Please click on the "Vendors" link above to contact your nearest RS:X vendor.
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February, 2005

Welcome to the new website for the NP RS:X. This website will be the reference point for all matters concerning the Neil Pryde RS:X.

To give you all the latest news on the progress of the Neil Pryde RS:X :

During the latter part of February 2005, together with key members of the evaluation team from the ISAF Windsurf Committee... click here for more

NeilPryde RS:X Announcement - December, 2004

There has been a great deal of excitement and speculation following the recent announcement that NeilPryde Ltd., have successfully bid to supply the next generation of Olympic Windsurfing boards and rigs. There are however, a number of important issues that we would like to clarify in response to the questions and enquiries we have received regarding the RS:X programme... click here for more