The most striking changes to the proven predecessor model are the now significantly wider back end and a new front piece. The front piece now has a slightly reduced appearance, which is also due to the fact that the previously integrated RDM sleeve has been omitted - the new model is designed purely for RDM masts.
Compared to the "old" model, we did not notice any significant difference on the scales: With a weight of 2.14 kilos, the boom is still average across all brands. This also applies to the stiffness - extended to 1.80 metres and loaded with 32 kilos, the bars move apart by a good two centimetres - a decent value! The measured 27 millimetre grip diameter is significantly thicker than the manufacturer's specification (24.5), but still the thinnest you can currently get. This is due to the fact that all manufacturers always specify the diameter of the bare tube, without the coating.
Even after the facelift, the large lever on the front piece can be folded easily, but we had to clamp the boom very tightly on the water to prevent it from slipping. The change to the wider back end makes perfect sense in our eyes, as bellied freestyle, wave and freemove sails now also fit without touching the spar. Another positive feature is the lightly textured coating, which guarantees a good grip on the spar and proved to be quite resistant to contact with tarmac or the board during use.
Price: From 699 euros.
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Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
