Tests
Vandal Addict 6.0
Background The Vandal Addict was heavily reworked last year and for 2012 it remains unchanged. It is a freeride sail that is designed with manoeuvrability in mind, (…)
Tushingham Storm 6.0
The low-down The Tushingham Storm has been around for many years and is a bit of a legend when it comes to high wind freeriding. It is (…)
Simmer Icon 5.9
Background The Simmer Icon is claimed to be the most versatile all-round wave sail in their range, designed to deliver in the widest of conditions and built (…)
Severne Gator 6.0
Background The Severne Gator is designed for all windsurfing environments from the lake to Ho’okipa. The smaller sizes in the range are full-on wave sails, while the (…)
Point 7 Sado 2G 5.9
Background The Point 7 Sado 2G is a full power wave sail. This is the second generation of the sail and it has been developed to deliver (…)
North Duke 5.9
Background The North Duke is a power wave and freestyle crossover sail, the smaller sizes in the range (5.0m and below) are aimed at waves, while the (…)
Neil Pryde Firefly 5.7
Background The NeilPryde Firefly is a dedicated and powerful freestyle sail, designed to excel in all flat-water conditions, as well as in the waves. At a glance (…)
Goya FreeSurf 6.2
Background The Goya Freesurf is a crossover sail which is similar to a wave sail but not as singularly focused, designed for pure and simple windsurfing fun. (…)
Gaastra Cross 6.0
Background The Cross is Gaastra’s all-round crossover sail. It was a new sail in the range last year and for 2012 it has had a few tweaks (…)
Thommen Cross X 97 Bamboo 2
The low-down The Cross X is Thommen’s crossover board line. Shaped by Peter Thommen, it is designed for smooth gybing combined with high speeds. Available in four (…)
Starboard Kode 103 Wood Carbon
The low-down The Kode is Starboard’s freestyle wave line, available in eight sizes and three different constructions, Technora, Wood and Woodcarbon. The smallest three models are more (…)
RRD Freestyle Wave 102 X-Tech
The low-down The RRD Freestyle Wave line has been completely redesigned for 2012. The range comes in seven sizes and is available in either Limited Edition (…)
Quatro Freestyle Wave 95 Premium
The low-down The Quatro Freestyle Wave line is a wave crossover board. It was an all-new shape last year and for 2012 Quatro haven’t changed it. The (…)
JP Australia Freestyle Wave 101 Pro
The low-down The JP Freestyle Wave range has been completely reshaped for 2012. It is available in five sizes and two different constructions, Pro (tested here) or (…)
Goya One 94 Pro
The low-down The One is Goya’s concept of one board for all conditions and styles. It comes in eight different sizes, ranging from 72 to 144 litres (…)