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The RS:X sail is closely
based on the race-track proven, high performance, RS4 designs
developed for Formula Windsurfing. The RS:X has taken these
designs and put them into a package that has a similar top-end
potential, but due to its lightweight configuration is easier
to use in light wind conditions and on a larger "Hybrid"
board.
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• The sail chosen for the Olympics must have a huge
wind range when used on the RS:X Board, from 3-30 knots.
• Great low-end performance should ensure that the board planes as soon as possible and provides good speed and acceleration in subplaning conditions.
• While the sail should have a locked in "high
performance" feel, it should also feel softer for
easier handling in light wind conditions.
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it done? Design & Shaping Features: |
• Wide luff sleeve concept (compared to traditional
"freeride" sails) for high efficiency and a
locked in draft stability. A deep profile ensures early
planing.
• Soft battens in combination with a relatively tight leech ensure improved light-wind peformance and pumping ability.
• 2 cam / 7 batten configuration for stability, softness and light weight. |
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| Size |
Weight |
Luff |
Boom |
Battens |
Cams |
Base |
Ideal Mast |
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RS:X 8.5
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5.5 |
519 |
RSX 225-265 |
7 |
2 |
30 |
RS:X 490 |
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| RS:X 9.5 |
6.1 |
552 |
RSX 225-265 |
7 |
2 |
32 |
RS:X 520 |
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1. Flexhead Configuration. (see picture A)
2. Cam Pressure Adjustment System. (see picture B)
3. Supercam II (see picture C)
4. Tube specific batten tension adjustment system.
5. Luffglide luff pocket material.
6. Component luff pocket construction.
7. Neil Pryde component batten system. |
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A. |
A flexible head configuration
with the use of a tube/rod
component batten which
allows the head of the sail to
adjust dynamically to the wind
by allowing twist along the
horizontal and vertical axes.
This dynamic twist helps to
reduce drag in the head of the
sail, therefore increasing top
end speed and performance. |
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B. |
An innovative system using
molded spacers that allow
sailors to perfectly adjust the
pressure on the cambers to
fit their individual needs.
Because not every sailor is
the same size or needs the
same amount of cam pressure,
and because sails are not
rigid structures and stretch
throughout their life, this system allows the sailor to always have
the perfect mast/sail tuning. |
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C. |
Wide shouldered cams
providing ample support area
for superior leading edge
development and draft stability
combined with soft rotation. |
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