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Forum: Ask Our Team 17th October 2012, 09:33 AM
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Views: 627
Posted By tonymatta
9.5 sail for phantom 295

Hi Remi

You mentioned a 9.5m sail in your video promotion for the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
Have you added 9.5 yellow sail to the range or are you using the severn 9.5 RB sail?
Which one will...
Forum: Free Forum 2nd October 2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By tonymatta
I use the phantom for racing and wouldn't use...

I use the phantom for racing and wouldn't use anything but camed sails. If you are not racing, then I can't see why you wouldn't use what ever you feel like using or alread own. All the sails are a...
Forum: Free Forum 17th September 2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By tonymatta
The reason most of us end up with multiple boards...

The reason most of us end up with multiple boards is because none of them are good for everything.
You will have plenty of fun with either the small or medium Rio. They are the best suited for...
Forum: Ask Our Team 24th June 2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,420
Posted By tonymatta
Hi Remi. Do you have a large lightwind...

Hi Remi. Do you have a large lightwind centreboard for the phantom295? One person is hoding one in the photo from the world titles.
Forum: Free Forum 27th April 2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 905
Posted By tonymatta
If it is possible for you, start by taking some...

If it is possible for you, start by taking some lessons with hire gear. It will all make more sense to you after that.
Go to your loacal sailing spot and talk to those who are windsurfing there. ...
Forum: Free Forum 2nd April 2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,814
Posted By tonymatta
I have sailed the Phantom 295 and 320 as well as...

I have sailed the Phantom 295 and 320 as well as techno 293 OD.
The technos are an older design, not so refined but still do a remarkably good job.
The phantoms have better fin and centreboard and...
Forum: Ask Our Team 21st February 2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By tonymatta
I used the phantom 8.5 last weekend. It was very...

I used the phantom 8.5 last weekend. It was very light, great cam rotation. Plenty of low end power and very mnageable in the prevailing 15knots. can't yet say what it will be like in stronger...
Forum: Ask Our Team 13th February 2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By tonymatta
Sevrne Raceboard 8.5 v phantom 8.5 sail

What is the difference between these two sails.
Has anyone tried both?

Remi?
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd February 2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,984
Posted By tonymatta
Waterloo, Having tried it, My opinion would be...

Waterloo, Having tried it, My opinion would be that It depends what you want to use it for.
As a fun board it would be good because of the large volume and versatility in light and strong wind.
For...
Forum: Ask Our Team 6th January 2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,984
Posted By tonymatta
I got my 295 a couple of weeks ago. First...

I got my 295 a couple of weeks ago.
First impresions, comparing to my Phantom 320.
It is more maneoverable with with the shorter length. This also makes it more work to keep it pointing upwind. ...
Forum: Free Forum 10th December 2011, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By tonymatta
I am guessing that if you have chop that the wind...

I am guessing that if you have chop that the wind is not so light. In that case if you are still only reaching, I would be looking for a cheap old slalom board rather than a cheap old formula board,...
Forum: Free Forum 5th December 2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By tonymatta
The formula boards are optimised for up and...

The formula boards are optimised for up and downwind sailing. All the improvements are aimed at this. I wouldn't bother spending money on an other formula board if you already have one. They are...
Forum: Ask Our Team 30th September 2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By tonymatta
I also had a problem with the screws when I...

I also had a problem with the screws when I received my new phantomm 320 a couple of months ago.

They are simply too long for the holes. I snaped the tip of the philips screw driver as I tried to...
Forum: Windsurfing School 28th September 2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,514
Posted By tonymatta
Take the Rio and a smaller board later. ...

Take the Rio and a smaller board later.

Having a centreboard allows you to enjoy the light wind sailing much more. spending time on the water in light wind builds your balance and sail handling...
Forum: Ask Our Team 15th September 2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By tonymatta
I have raced on my RSX and phantom 320, and bic...

I have raced on my RSX and phantom 320, and bic Hybrid against RSX and techno 293. they are really not that different. The bigest variable I noticed is sail size. The next bigest is sailor skills....
Forum: Ask Our Team 13th September 2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By tonymatta
New hybrid length

I was reading in the minutes of the raceboard class AGM that the new Hybrid length will be 310cm.

So will the phantom 320 (including previous year models) only be able to race in the main...
Forum: Ask Our Team 8th September 2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,420
Posted By tonymatta
Why are the two new phantoms not the product menu...

Why are the two new phantoms not the product menu on the website?
Forum: Free Forum 4th July 2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By tonymatta
I have used Ram 8.4 amd V8 10.5. Now I use...

I have used Ram 8.4 amd V8 10.5. Now I use Gastra Vapor8.4 and 9.3. Same as Belscorpio, I find the race sail so much more stable in the strong wind and more powerful in the light wind. The race...
Forum: Ask Our Team 29th April 2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By tonymatta
I have been sailing the 320 2009 for the last...

I have been sailing the 320 2009 for the last couple of years. Mostly for racing. I am very happy with it.

I think that the only advantage that the 380 will provide is in light wind racing...
Forum: Free Forum 7th March 2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 933
Posted By tonymatta
You are better to spend the money on sails just...

You are better to spend the money on sails just as you planed. The best way to get more planing time is bigger sails for the lighter days rather than different boards. The go 144 should handle at...
Forum: Free Forum 19th February 2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,278
Posted By tonymatta
I read somewhere on the RS racing site that the...

I read somewhere on the RS racing site that the small sails were flextop and the larger sails constant curve.
Forum: Ask Our Team 18th January 2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By tonymatta
Maybe the SUPer range is what you need to look...

Maybe the SUPer range is what you need to look at.

http://www.star-board.com/SpringSummer2011/products/board_super.php
Forum: Ask Our Team 2nd January 2011, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By tonymatta
phantom320 rail shape

My 2009 phantom has rounded rails not sharp rails.

For the 2011 model, The product description says that the 320 is a shortenend versionof the 380 which has very sharp rails. Does the new 320...
Forum: Ask Our Team 25th November 2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,812
Posted By tonymatta
What was the weight of phantom 320 - 2009? Mine...

What was the weight of phantom 320 - 2009?
Mine weighs about 19kg with CB and foot straps. Is this what it should be?
Forum: Ask Our Team 23rd September 2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By tonymatta
Why is there no mention of 380 technora in the...

Why is there no mention of 380 technora in the product description. I can only see the wood/Carbon.

Is there also a carbon version of the 320?
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