Update - Exocet windsurfing is coming up with a new "Division 2" inspired board in september - The Exocet RS D2 Elite -. It seems that Exocet is following up on the trend of AHD's Sailboard "Tactic" with their latest bid for an all round board."The goal for the 380 cm long board is to have a fun and efficient board for light wind conditions but still able to get planing and perform well.
The rocker is typical, an inverted 'thruster' going round and finishing on a V at the back. A flatter middle section similar to a more 'conventional' planing board for planing ability.
Getting on the plane is real quick and it is easier to get in the straps than a typical raceboard as it is wider at the back and a more natural position off the wind. In decent wind, 25 knots should be accessible for most sailors...
Board is 380 long and is lot more stable than previous D2 boards, the interesting part is that it perform really well on th reach with astonishing performance.
We have finalize the design and we will releaze trailor of the board in september. This board will be registered in the raceboard class as well says Patrice from Exocet Windsurf boards."
"This is one of the most interesting and appealing board brought on the market for many years, extreme performance in light wind the board match amazing speed on reaching legs.
The board is custom build with wood and carbon. The high lightet features are the double density shock absorber (DDSA), carbon construction and look for stiffness and low weight for earliger planing and better acceleration."
The specifications on the RS D2 ELITE are,
Length 380 cm
Width 77 cm
Volume 355 L.
Tuttle fin box
Fin 48-52 cm exocet race fin
Centerboard 85 cm long
Ideal sail rang is set to be from 6.5 m2 to 9.5 m2
