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RS:Slalom MKII

Created by AUS-057 AUS-057  > 9 months ago, 25 Jun 2008
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AUS-057
AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

25 Jun 2008 4:07pm
Hi all,

Just a quick report on the new 2008 RS:Slalom MKII 6.7m with the ultracams. I had my first sail on the weekend. This sail is a direct replacement for my old trusty 2007 RS:Slalom 6.7.

First impression is that the sail has a much more stable profile and a little bit more shape down low in comparison to the 2007 sail. This means a little bit more power and stability at speed. No lack of low end though. The sail rotates like dream with very little effort to pump the sail onto the new tack with the new cams which was my only complaint with the 2007 sail.

Looking forward to many more sessions on this sail.

Cheers
David
elmo
elmo

WA

8879 posts

25 Jun 2008 7:32pm
I to am blown away with how the sail rotates.

I've been using the 7.2m and all you have to do is flip the sail and it just changes side.

I've even deliberately flipped the sail as gently as possible slowly bringing it around and it still just slips around the mast.

The sail works a dream as well
AUS-057
AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

25 Jun 2008 9:40pm
I agree. The new MKII sail just rotates with as soon as you grab the other side of the boom. The old RS Slalom had to really be pumped hard to rotate. I even had to kick the bottom cam numerous times.

BundyBear
BundyBear

NSW

325 posts

28 Jun 2008 9:39pm
I also agree with the ease of rotation I have the 5.8 its a dream no longer having to knee or kick the bottom cam
The Craw
The Craw

WA

229 posts

29 Jun 2008 3:58pm
not only blown away how well these sails rotate,but also proving to be quick,
today 32.96 knots at hardy's 7.2 127 jp supersport 40cm weed fin 12-20 gusty knots
thanks for the warm welcome guy's
hardie
hardie

WA

4129 posts

29 Jun 2008 4:22pm
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ggf said...

not only blown away how well these sails rotate,but also proving to be quick,
today 32.96 knots at hardy's 7.2 127 jp supersport 40cm weed fin 12-20 gusty knots
thanks for the warm welcome guy's



Cool GG yeh those RS's seem to rock, Remember the Mandurah Mob will have ya!!
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