Test 2016 - Touring Sport InflatableRRD Aircruiser V2 12'0''

Stephan Gölnitz

 · 27.02.2017

Test 2016 - Touring Sport Inflatable: RRD Aircruiser V2 12'0''Photo: Stephan Gölnitz
Test 2016 - Touring Sport Inflatable: RRD Aircruiser V2 12'0''
Despite only one inch less width, the Aircruiser is clearly the sportier board of the two RRDs: "More manoeuvrable, faster, looser, easier to paddle" said our testers.
RRD Aircruiser V2 12'0''Photo: Stephan GölnitzRRD Aircruiser V2 12'0''

However, in a group comparison, the "Cruiser" is also one of the boards that make it easier to get started with SUP. If you have a sense of balance, you will find the board to be a fairly stable, yet sporty partner. The Aircruiser goes well over the chop with the bow; the focus here is not on the last tenth of flat water performance, but on suitability for wavy conditions on the lake.

Highlights Choice of sport tourer for light riders or fitness board for slightly heavier riders; slightly heavier but very robust construction

Price 1299 EuroLength 365 cmWidth 31''/78 cmWeight (Sup measurement*) 12.48 kgVolume 310 lWeb www.robertoriccidesigns.com

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Stephan Gölnitz

Stephan Gölnitz

Deputy Editor in Chief surf

Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.

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