Exocet RS 380 Raceboard question

joethewindsufa · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal

I am posting this question for MarcCRider from the seabreeze forum in Australia

"Hi folks,

Has anyone got references or tested Exocet Rs 380 Elite raceboard (>2014)?

I own a Konaone for my lightwind sailing spot, and now I'm looking for a good 2nd hand raceboard (not easy to find them in Spain). I have been offered a very good deal on this exocet, however I haven't found any reviews. The starboard phantoms 377/377L get most of the racers and reviews.

http://www.exocet-original.com/en/rs-380.php

Being a 3rd/4th design refinement from 1st exocet warp I guess it is a safe bet, but if anyone has any references I will appreciated it!

I have also an specific question regarding the higher volume raceboards (300 l, the case of this exocet, but also phantom 377L) compared to mid volume (~260 l, e.g. Phantom 377, mistral equipe II). For a 80 kg rider as me, I guess the higher volume they will be more in handful in high winds (20+ knots) But how? Too much railing upwind? More difficult jibe? Can it be partially compensated with smaller daggerboard and fin?
For sure they will be better lightwind.

Thanks guys for any ideas!

Marc"

jingebritsen · Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371

found this.

i will ask steve g. for any words about this board.

http://windsurfraceboard.blogspot.com/

RaceboardDude · Joined: 08 Dec 2010 Posts: 86

A buddy here in NC has a 2016 Exocet RS 380 (311L) that he really likes. It was a long process just to get one delivered in the US. We both have the 2010/2011 pre-batwing Starboard Phantom Race 380's (303L). He's now selling his Phantom if that tells you anything. PM for more details.

joethewindsufa · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal

seems the question was posted elsewhere as well:

http://forums.boards.co.uk/showthread.php/77651-Exocet-Rs-380-Raceboard-tests-300-liters-RB-questions#BVgL3HgmZTLbq2B4.97