3XS - COMPETITION SLALOM
In
2018 Damien Arnoux proved that the shapes are built for top result on
the slalom course, by winning first the IFCA Youth World Championships
and the IFCA European Youth Championships. Designed by Aurelio Verdi
who needs no introduction with over 20 world slalom titles to his name.
For 2019 we have therefor introduced some refinements to the boards,
simply because they are so good already.
- We
moved the strap positions slightly more out towards the rail to
increase the power transfer. between the board and the sailor.
- Reduced weight on graphics, finish and pads.
- New size, 80 L for speed / slalom conditions.
The
Simmer 3XS V2 features some radical shaping concepts to provide a
perfect balance between control extreme acceleration and top-end speed.
All necessary to win any slalom race. The outline is crafted to give to
the board maximum control so you can push the board hard. With a step
tail configuration the 3XS jibes extremely smoothly and re-starts
quickly while also maintaining control in high speeds. The outline
becomes more parallel towards the middle to keep a wider nose which is
important to generate early planing. The carefully constructed
rocker-line is crafted for the highest top speed possible and superb
release under the foot. Each size features a unique rocker-line and
volume distribution. We have done extensive testing in all types of
conditions in order to achieve the unique feeling with each of the
sizes. They are extremely fast and remain controlled in all conditions.
The dual step cut-away shapes reduces the water contact area while
producing the same lift, while the fin gains traction and the board
locks on to its fin. Effectively the tail can handle all the power you
can throw at it. Minimal drag for maximum speed, with maintained
control.
80 L // HIGH WIND SLALOM AND SPEED
- Concave from tail to nose with small double concave between the foot and mast truck
- Narrow outline with rounded tail make faster and easy to jibe
- No concave in the deck
- More drawn out scoop line in the nose in compared with the 96 for maximum speed.
- Longer length for higher straight forward speed.
- Superb stability with no need for cut outs.
96 L // HIGH WIND
- V from tail to nose with a subtle double concave.
- Parallel outline with a rounded tail to make the boards really efficient.
- Deck
concave more forward focused than other boards because the concave is
in balance with the flat section of the rocker curve in the bottom.
- Deck concave for stiffness and added control.
- Due
the to rocker line and deck concave the 96 has a longer rail in the
water, which effectively makes the boards faster with more control.
- Less tail cut-out on the 96 L to create a balanced lift in all conditions.
106 L and 116 // MEDIUM WIND
- Progressive V-hull, with a climax of the V at the middle.
- Parallel rails in the middle of the outline for maximum speed and a narrow tail for smooth gibing and high top-end speed.
- Deck concave for stiffness and added control.
- The deck concave from the front foot.
- Less section of flat rocker compared to the 96 L, this means that the rails and the tail start to work earlier.
- Dual level cut-out in tail.
- Less surface in the water even thou the outline is wider outline for earlier planing.
- The cut-out also allow the rider transfer all the power possible into the tail without loosing control
126 L and 136 // LIGHT WIND
- Shorter and wider than the smaller sizes.
- Scoop line if flat from tail to front foot, then a smooth curve to the nose.
- V-shape begins at cut-outs with a climax at the center with a deep V.
- Extremely early planing.
- Small winger before back foot to help exit from gybes in full speed.
- Depp dual cut-out for water release.
CONSTRUCTION
This
top quality and technologically advanced high-spec Biax Carbon, has a
perfect weight to stiffness ratio as a result of its very fine weave and
dynamic flex. For extreme stiffness the bottom features 30 degree Bias
Carbon and PVC sandwich and for strength the deck features 45 degree
Bias Carbon with double PVC sandwich for durability. For optimal load
distribution and durability the construction features a PVC stringer in
the spine of the boards. The rails are re-enforced with direction carbon
to create optimal stiffness to weight ratio. We have shaved off every
possible gram using a thinner layer of brushed paint. The artwork is
applied with water-based tattoo stickers, very light-weight with
beautiful bold colors. Even the non-slip has been reduced where it is
not needed.
We also use a self regulating Goretex © Airvent
which allows air to pass back and forth between the foam core and the
exterior of the board, whilst being completely water proof. The double
layer membrane of Goretex on either side of a rubber O-ring prevents
pressure build up inside the board, minimizing the risk for
de-lamination caused by over pressure inside the board.