| Q: | I am trying to decide between an X3, X6 and X9 180-230 boom. Although there are some descriptions on the material make up both the X3 and X9 are described as having the ultimate performance, although the x9 is heavier. What is the real difference in performance btw the 3. Note I am a weekend intermediate recreational sailor on chop (rather than waves or a racing)? |
| A: | The X3 boom is the lightest of all, but only by a little. This boom has the least performance of all booms. It is the cheapest with a good performance for it's price, it is a pure alloy boom. Then there is the X6 with a carbon tail, making the boom more durable and stiffer. This add's a little weight but also gives the boom better performance and durability, the power will be tranformed from the sail more derictly onto the rider. Then there is the X9. With the dual diameter (thin in the aria where you hold the boom for optimum comfort and thicker in the back for optimum stiffness and perfomance) This makes the boom a little heavier but also a lot stiffer. On top of that the construction of the boom is different then the 2 above, the X9 is a full carbon boom with a carbon head piece, making the whole thing super stiff and direct in the response. If you are sailing recreational then I would recommend to go with the X6 boom, this will last you a longer time and also will give you a perfect stiffness. This is still affordable but also durable. |
| Q: | Hi They are both in the xover category, adjacent to each other in the list, but so different in appearance. What is the difference in performance? what type of a sailor will choose which sail? Thanks |
| A: | The Zen will be a little lighter as it is made from monofilm and is therefore more suiter for the beginner that would have trouble lifting the heavier sail out of the water. The other advantage of the Zen is that you can use all the sizes on the same mast and boom. The advantage of the Excess that it is unbreakable with its 100% x-ply sail body. This would for that reason be more suited for trying some freestyle or some wave sailing in some small waves. a good wipe out and the sail will be sure to last. In performance there is not that much difference between the 2 sails. |
| Q: | Will it be possible to exchange the cams on the RA:Slalom sail 2007 for the new UltraCams? I would like to buy the UltraCam as a spare part and upgrade the 2007 sail, but I do not know if the size of new cam will simply fit into space for the existing cam. |
| A: | Sorry but this is not possible. UltraCams cannot be retrofitted to older model sails because more than just the cam is different. Sails featuring UltraCam technology also have several reinforcements needed to accomodate the UltraCam. |
| Q: | Sometimes in your specifications you suggest 2 masts that can be used eg: 370/400 or 400/430. How do I know which one to choose? |
| A: | Both mast lengths will work however if you want to choose the ideal one for you then we suggest that you use the smaller one if you are less than 80kg and the biiger one if you are more than 80kg. |
| Q: | Can I have free stickers? |
| A: | If you’d like us to send you some NeilPryde stickers, please send us a separate self-addressed, stamped (postage paid) envelope inside the envelope you mail us. Send to: ASAP-Direct Neil Pryde Ltd 20/F, YKK Building Phase 2 No.2 San Lik Street Tuen Mun Hong Kong |
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