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RS Slalom Mk II

Created by ka43 ka43  > 9 months ago, 12 Jan 2008
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ka43
ka43

NSW

3097 posts

12 Jan 2008 9:12pm
Used a 6.7 NP RS Slalom MkII yesterday generously given by Sam at WSS.
Straight out of the box it was a great sail. easy to rig, light & soft feeling on the water.
Absolute perfection to rotate every time and just so easy to use. Great acceleration, great top end and easy to gybe.
Gotta be pleased with a PB on a AB+ 90 of 34.4. Never even looked like being over powered and it was as gusty as ever.
If you want a sail that is easy to use for GPS sailing and just keeps on going quicker & quicker give one a go, you will definitely be wrapped.
BundyBear
BundyBear

NSW

325 posts

13 Jan 2008 2:40pm
I've got the 5.8 and love it
rotates so smoothly and armloads of power
choco
choco

SA

4177 posts

13 Jan 2008 3:03pm
The Mk 11 was actually faster than the first lot of the new RS Racing sails.

Quote from Kevin Ozee NP Maui;

Aloha,

The racers are testing RSS MKII sails against RS Racing sails in slalom sizes - and, yes, the MKII sails are faster. But, not as fast as the new RS Racing slalom sizes...

The prototype sails I've used just feel lighter and more stable - easier to go fast, so you can push them harder for better top speed.
Waiting4wind
Waiting4wind

NSW

1871 posts

16 Jan 2008 1:34am
I'll second that. I have an RSS Mk11 7.8m, I'd say it's the best sail I've owned. Fast, efficeint and smooth. It was a great upgrade to my 06 V8, brought a new lease of life to my slalom boards. It was managable with gusts of up to 20-25 knots but kept me on the plane in 12 knots.Think I'll have to try the 6.7m.... Sam
BundyBear
BundyBear

NSW

325 posts

16 Jan 2008 9:02pm
Pushed mine to over 36 knots on monday arvo, was so light in my hands i didn't believe my gps when i finished my run
Gybesports
Gybesports

NSW

193 posts

18 Jan 2008 5:29pm
Larko your moving to the dark side!!!
Kukahi
Kukahi

NSW

28 posts

20 Jan 2008 12:05pm
Larko invented the dark side you fool, How long have you been around?!!! He can do things with nostrils and condoms that defy sanity...oops I mean sanitary....whatever. Mark Angulo can vouch for that!!!
ka43
ka43

NSW

3097 posts

23 Jan 2008 9:57am
Boys, boys, boys. Chill
That last post brings back some memories that are probably left dead K
Des, can you wait until Feb for the 6.7 and the new RS Racing's will be here, please!!! Have a go when Im down at Kyeemagh.
Seriously I was super impressed after using the sail, just straight of the bag fast, easy and light in the hands. Big wind range too!!
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