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Windsurfing - 04. June 2008.

NeilPryde RS:X selected to be the new Olympic Windsurfer Class

COUNTDOWN TO THE GAMES: 67 DAYS TO GO


When the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) announced in 2004 that the equipment used in the Olympic Games would be changed for 2008, selection trials, under the direction of the ISAF were conducted with the objective of choosing a new class of windsurfer. Against a wide range of alternatives, the NeilPryde RS:X was selected to be the new Olympic Windsurfer Class. With just 67 days to go until the RS:X will see its debut in Olympic competition, now is an opportune time to reflect on the first three years of RS:X sailing, events and organisation.

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photo Christian Chardon


Following selection as the Olympic Equipment, the first priority was to distribute the new boards, sails and rigs to ISAF Member National Authorities (MNA's) in order that their competitive sailing programs were able to immediately start using the RS:X. The first of these was shipped out in June 2005, and, since then, NeilPryde has sold over 2,000 RS:X boards and more than 4,000 sails.


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