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::2007 RRD Freestyle Wave 110::
Lower wind freeride / accessibility:
Light to medium-weight sailors may find it a bit cumbersome and unwieldy on flat water in moderate winds as it felt a little sluggish to get going; sitting on its tail and feeling heavy – although in actual fact, with a big fin it will take big sails and power up quite early, as comparative testing proved. Burn-&-turn freeride: Needs quite masterful and committed handling as the nose tends to ride up in chop but it is ergonomic, quick and gybes easily, keeping speed through the turn.
Freestyle:
It is a fraction longer than the best for freestyle but it slides and spins well with good attachment via the straps and deck. It feels a bit big and heavy in the air but pops quite easily. Good for heavyweight freestylers.
Riding, jumping & manoeuvring:
Comes alive in the swell; the lifty nose makes jumping fun and easy and its willingness to manoeuvre and yet still grip in the carve mean that it can pick a nice line and turn easily. It isn’t a loose waverider but heavy sailors will find it manoeuvrable and fun.
Suitability:
Definitely a heavyweight’s board, only really relevant to sailors of 85kg and above. Ideal for 95-110kg late intermediate and advanced sailors wanting a good all-rounder for moderate wind (5.8-7.0m) coastal sailing.
Fittings:
RRD’s new straps seemed comfortable and more durable. The deckpads of the FSW are extremely dense and comfortable although they flatten the deck a little. Otherwise pads and strap positions were sensible. The fins are of good quality and suit the boards well.
Overall:
Perhaps more than any other board in the test, this is a heavyweight’s specialist. Even the smaller (78 and 86L) RRD Freestyle Wave boards proved weight-sensitive this year and we believe that the 110L is very much the same board as those two: An excellent moderate to medium wind jump and manoeuvre board with good freestyle performance thrown in. You just need to be a very heavyweight sailor to access that excellent performance.
Available in Carbon Kevlar and Glass Wood construction, with 31cm Powerbox fin
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