Kitesoul Magazine #13 English Edition

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MEETING
RRD Y22 International distributors meeting
The Emotion is our strutless light wind
weapon which is available in 17.0, 14.5, and
12.0 meter sizes. The lack of struts do not
hold this kite back from having great hang
time and boosting power while at the same
time being a practical kite that packs 30%
smaller than a conventional 3 strut kite
KS_Can you take us through the two new
surfboard shapes? Rocket and Spark?
RR_The RRD Rocket is a brand new board
for freeriding. This bullet is packed with
speed, easy acceleration, early planing,
and loads of control. Best suited in the
flats, chop, or small waves, this surfboard
will get you through those marginal conditions.
The Rocket is a short board with
a wide nose and tail, equipped with flat
scoop rockerline, more volume in the middle
section, and narrow rails. Thin rails and
extra floatation make this board excellent
for strapless freestyle manoeuvres and
Joseph
increases its light wind performance. Rail
to rail directional changes and high speed
turns are much easier due to the Spiral V
bottom, the deep double concave, and the
squash tail.
Additionally, the back fins are at a 0 degree
angle. This feature enables the board to be
suited as a freeride board more than any
other boards in the line. Unlike the front
fins that are angled towards the nose to
keep the nose of the board down, the back
fins do not point towards the nose. This
ensures the back fins have no drag and
they are truly free. The Rocket can achieve
more speed and go faster, hence the name
of the board.
The Rocket provides great freeriding performance
and is an ideal choice as the first