Board and sails recommendation for a beginner - Page 2

Roger · 5th August 2011, 09:43 PM

Hi the-wind,
If you cannot find the Retro Ripper sails at your local dealers, you can buy them direct
from the Sailworks Loft in Hood River Oregon.
http://sailworks.com/sails/Ripper
R

the-wind · 9th August 2011, 02:34 AM

Roger,
What is the difference, beside the weight, between Rio, Rio ArmourTech and Rio Sport? What should I choose between the 3?

Thank you

Roger · 9th August 2011, 10:44 AM

Hi the-wind,
Look at the "technology" section of the Starboard website.

http://www.star-board.com/2012/products/technology.php

That will hopefully explain the differences.
I have the regular Rio M (not ArmoutTech or Sport) and the boards have been very durable for me.
If you are in the USA, I think you will only be able to find the basic Rio, but I could be wrong.
Get the regular Rio and I think it will serve you quite well.
The Rio Sport is lighter I believe and the ArmourTech is heavier.
Roger

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5th August 2011, 09:43 PM	#11
Roger Dream Team - School Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,060	Hi the-wind, If you cannot find the Retro Ripper sails at your local dealers, you can buy them direct from the Sailworks Loft in Hood River Oregon. http://sailworks.com/sails/Ripper R

9th August 2011, 02:34 AM	#12
the-wind New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	Roger, What is the difference, beside the weight, between Rio, Rio ArmourTech and Rio Sport? What should I choose between the 3? Thank you

9th August 2011, 10:44 AM	#13
Roger Dream Team - School Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,060	Hi the-wind, Look at the "technology" section of the Starboard website. http://www.star-board.com/2012/products/technology.php That will hopefully explain the differences. I have the regular Rio M (not ArmoutTech or Sport) and the boards have been very durable for me. If you are in the USA, I think you will only be able to find the basic Rio, but I could be wrong. Get the regular Rio and I think it will serve you quite well. The Rio Sport is lighter I believe and the ArmourTech is heavier. Roger