RRD X-Ride 135 W-tech
On landElliptical, large cut-outs characterise the tail like on racy slalom racers. The gliding surface has a double concave V at the front and a flat V at the rear. Gigantic footpads ensure comfort, and a G-10 fin completes the high-quality equipment. The strap positions are designed with comfort in mind - the rearmost strap is comparatively further forwards than on all other boards. In addition, there are loop plugs very far forward and on the inside for surfers who want to learn loop surfing.
On the waterThe RRD looks as sporty as a pithy roadster - and rides as comfortably as a fat saloon. We believe that a board like this is a good choice for at least 70 per cent of all freeriders in the 130-litre group; the small speed disadvantage that our test revealed can only be overcome with appropriate sails and identical riding skills.
On the other hand, no board is more stable in tipping, none is better damped in choppy water, none reacts more calmly to small load errors in the jibe. Perhaps the RRD doesn't race off like some of the sports cannons and doesn't hang quite as freely on the foot, doesn't quite reach the maximum top speed when fully utilised. On the other hand, even with an overpowered sail, you can simply hold on endlessly, the board certainly doesn't fidget. And when jibing, it is extremely stable on the edge and glides well - freerider, what more could you want?
Price: 1399 Euro
Material/manufactureSandwich
FinRRD ZX 44 cm/ Powerbox/G10-CNC
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