There’s a reality that many in our industry avoid stating openly: the race for the “best gear” is no longer the decisive factor. For years, windsurf slalom has been built on the idea that the difference was in the board, in technical details, in the most advanced materials. Today, that narrative holds less and less […]
Everyone Has Fast Boards. Now What? Leggi tutto »
Racing Team Fully Dedicated In windsurf slalom, there is a long-standing dynamic: the brand develops the equipment, the rider uses it, and the result depends almost entirely on what happens on the water. The system stops there. Outside windsurf, in more structured competitive contexts, this logic does not exist. Equipment is only one element. The
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Where performance is really decided In modern slalom windsurfing, a lot of attention is placed on board and sail combinations, as if that’s where performance is defined. In a true racing context, however, the element that makes the biggest difference in trimming is the fin. This comes down to physics. The fin is where aerodynamic
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In windsurf slalom, conversations about equipment often focus on shapes, fins, sail sizes, or mast tracks. But one variable always comes up in the background: board weight. Riders often assume lighter automatically means faster. But how much does board weight actually affect performance on the water? Let’s start with the numbers. The Real Weight of
Does Board Weight Really Matter in Slalom Windsurfing? Leggi tutto »
