In addition to the Vogue wave model ( Test in surf 1-2 2023 ), the all-round sail Move should be more focussed on power and stability. Our 4.7 test sail comes as a five-flatter and is recommended on a 400 mast. With a very long 36 mm extension, a 370 mm would also be conceivable, and thanks to the vario top, the 430 mm would also be possible.
Compared to the Vogue, the Move has a longer fork, but is slightly slimmer at the top. RRD has also given this model tried and tested features: The protector is long and can be easily folded. A marking in the top shows the way to the luff trim. A double clew eyelet allows the sail to be adjusted for more power or control (lower eyelet).
RRD Move ride report
The Move has a well-defined pressure point. This means that it adjusts to the wind almost automatically and makes it easy to slip over the planing threshold early, even with poor planing technique. When planing, the sail is well-balanced in the hand. It causes few load changes, making it extremely relaxed to accelerate without major corrections and achieve a good top speed.
For all its power, the Move also impressed us with its handling. It doesn't feel quite as agile and playful in the hand as the Vogue. Nevertheless, it can do far more than just heat back and forth. The battens hardly rotate noticeably during manoeuvres, and even in the surf the Move has potential in this size. It pulls through the turn with plenty of drive, making it easy to carry the speed to the cutback.
Surf summary of the RRD Move
The RRD Move is suitable for anyone who mainly surfs in flat water and bump & jump conditions, but doesn't want to let a day with surf go by unsurfed. If your focus is on waves, you should stick with the Vogue - it also impresses with strong planing performance and plenty of control, but has better manoeuvrability and more neutrality in comparison.
Technical data RRD Move
- Available sizes: 4.2/4.7 (tested size)/5.2/5.7/6.2/6.7/7.2 square metres
- Luff (max.): 377/403 (tested size)/419/434/447/457/n.a. cm
- Fork (max.): 154/165 (tested size)/174/182/189/196/n.a. cm
- Price: 1025 Euro
- Further information at Roberto Ricci Designs
