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Exo Wave 95 or 105 |
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2/1/2006 9:34:09 PM Author :
Tom |
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I currently own a 2005 RRD FreestyleWave 100 (255/62). Great board for cruising and carving but very bad for jumping and limited waveriding capabilities. I´m thinking about replacing it for a EW 95 or 105. Waveriding and jumping are keypoints to me but also speed and some freestyle. My questions is as follows: Will a 105 feel more "loose" than my RRD due to the more dedicated waveboard-shape?
Is the 95 slow to plane compared to a more "free" oriented shape?
How´s the 105 for straight-line cruising?
My biggest sail is a 6.3.
Many thanks
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Post number : #2 |
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2/2/2006 11:20:04 PM Author : Armand - Exo |
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Hi Tom,
As wave riding and jumping are key points for you, the EXO wave are the perfect choice. I never sailed the RRD, but I sailed the EXO 105 and can confirm that it feels very loose in the surf considering its volume.
Both EXO 95 and 105 can handle a 6.3 sail , and are quick to plane and pretty fast compared to other wave boards. The best choice will depend much of your weight and the sails you're using the most...
Hope this helps
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Post number : #3 |
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2/3/2006 9:43:45 AM Author : Tom |
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Thanks Armand!
I´m 82 kilos. Most commmonly used sail sizes are 5.5 and 6.3...
Is the 105 comfortable enough for cruising and going fast? I know the straps must be really centered since it´s a waveboard.
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Post number : #4 |
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2/3/2006 3:36:58 PM Author : Matt |
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>>Is the 105 comfortable enough for cruising and going fast?<<
Tom,
Based on my experience on the 105L Original Wave II, the ExoWave predecessor, here's what I know:
- The DDSA footpads do a great job dampening out the short, steep, wind generated chop. This feature can't be overstated. I'm sensitive to this since ripping apart ligaments in my ankle two years ago.
- Lot's of speed. There's mostly freeride boards where I bay sail and I keep up with most of them. I use wave sails where most folks are using more freeride/speed oriented sails (Infinity, Retro, NP V8, etc). I've noticed that when these sailors put distance on me by being earlier to plane, it's in marginal conditions. However, this is happening less as I've become a more efficient sailor. In fully powered conditions the OW2 planes up nicely and there seems to be no difference.
- Reports have the ExoWave planing earlier than the OW2 (droool).
I've mentioned before that the OW2 comes alive in our mushy waves and ocean swell. With the ExoWave planing earlier than the OW2, it sounds like the Exo is my perfect one board solution.
Hope this helps,
Matt
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Post number : #5 |
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2/4/2006 1:04:05 PM Author : WARDOG |
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Hi Tom,
Just adding to what Armand and Matt have stated...
I can't say enough good things about the Exocet EW 105...
Hands down the best light to moderate air wave board that I've ever ridden...it's a *real* wave board...not a FreeWave (freestyle wave)...
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocet_wave_105_pro_nose.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocet_wave_105_pro_deck.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocet_wave_105_pro_sideview.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocet_wave_105_pro_bottom.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/exocet_wave_105_pro_tail.jpg
Comparison of Exocet OWave II 105, which was pretty damn surfy,
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_lightair_waves/slides/owave105_treve5.jpg
to the new ExoWave Pro 105:
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/exocet_105s.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/exocet_105s2.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/exocet_105s3.jpg
The new EW does plane up quicker than the OW II...but, as Matt said, the OW II is no slouch...if there are no waves, we'll put an 11.5" ATX fin in the 105's and it really helps out in earlier planing...pointing ability, and speed...
http://www.surfingsports.com/maui_sailin/slides/maui_boardz.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/maui_sailin/slides/maui_atx_finz.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/wardog_fin_designs.asp
OW II in B&J mode with 6.2m2 and 6.8m2 Phantoms...
http://www.surfingsports.com/baja_sur/slides/baja_05_deb3_phantom62.html
http://www.surfingsports.com/baja_sur/slides/baja_05_deb3_phantom68.html
http://www.surfingsports.com/baja_sur/slides/baja_05_mike1_phantom68.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_september/slides/cali_willv13.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_september/slides/cali_willv27.jpg
New EW 105 Pro:
http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_february/slides/jalama_february_rig.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_september/slides/cali_wd20.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_september/slides/cali_wd21.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_september/slides/cali12_wd13.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_september/slides/cali12_wd16.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_february/slides/jalama_february_wardog4.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_february/slides/jalama_february_wardog10.jpg
Top photos are on the EW 105:
http://www.surfingsports.com/cali_november/index.html
WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com
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Post number : #6 |
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2/4/2006 2:29:37 PM Author : Bzh |
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Hi Tom
I never tried the new EW 105 but I own the "old" OW2 105, I've tried the OW2 95, and I've also sailed on the new EW 95 several times... I also had the oportunity last year to test the 2005 RRD FreestyleWave 100 and to sail "side by side" with a friend on this board, while I was on my 105.
So I think I can talk about compared planing/wave riding habilities of your RRD and the ExoWave.
The RRD is better than the OW2 105 if you're looking for planing and going upwind... but it's very close.
The OW2 105 is better for wave riding and jumping... but the RRD is not so far.
Top speed is quite the same...
The OW2 is more confortable.
The EW 95 is a lot better than the OW 95 in wave riding, with equal planing/upwind habilities and same speed.
May be the EW is even a little bit faster and better to get planing early... hard to say: it also depends of the weight of the board you choose (pro model or "standart").
So, I guess it would be the same feeling with a OW2 105 compared to the EW 105: if you change your RRD for the EW 105, I'm convinced that you'll find a big difference in the waves.
If you're looking for a "loose feeling" on the wave, without loosing in light wind habilities the EW 105 is the good choice I think.
If you want a board even more radical, then go for the 95... you'll loose a little bit in planing compared to your RRD, but that board really turn like a surfboard!
As Wardog said, both EW 95 and 105 are big boards, but real wave boards!
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Post number : #7 |
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2/4/2006 3:39:13 PM Author : WARDOG |
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Excellent points, Bzh...I concur...
Another consideration is your low wind threshold...
For a bigger guy wanting to carry something bigger than a 6.3m2, an argument could be made for a Cross 117 & UW II 88 quiver...or for a three board quiver, the Cross 117...ExoWave 95...UW II 78 or EW 75...
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocetwave.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocetwave2.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocetwave3.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exocetwave4.jpg
Adding to what Armand said...fact is the EW 85,95, & 105 can all carry a 6.3m2...it's the max upper sail range for the OWII 85 & EW 85 but, it is doable...here are a couple of quick snaps of the ExoWave 85:
http://surfingsports.com/images/exo_wave_85_deck.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exo_wave_85_nose.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exo_wave_85_bottom.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/exo_wave_85_volume.jpg
Be sure to read this spot on review of the ExoWave 95:
http://www.exocet-original.com/testresults/testdetail.asp?Number=93
Especially, in light of your preference for jumping:
"Jumping:
Despite very choppy conditions, the power of this board makes for excellent take offs. You can keep your speed while turning upwind toward a ramp. It doesn’t slow down and responds efficiently to back foot pressure. On the bigger waves the speed allows first order jumps. To sum it up, - I don’t know a better board for jumping…"
Again, as Armand said..."The best choice will depend much of your weight and the sails you're using the most"...and as I've said, give consideration to your quiver regarding a bigger and/or smaller board...
WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com
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Post number : #8 |
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2/6/2006 10:07:34 AM Author : Tom |
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Thanks guys for a bunch of well-thought answers...
I´m trying to keep my board-quiver at a maximum of 2 boards.
a 78 liter short/wide waveboard for sails 4.2 to 5.5
And then a replacement for the RRD FSW 100.
Now I just gotta make up my mind...
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