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The shape of the Warp X
380 is in many ways classical and based on
proven design concepts, but with several
essential refinements;
• Wider nose for better support in light wind
• Wider nose to straighten the outline
• Tapered pintail for minimum drag
• Wide powerfull daggerboard, for light wind and
heavy weight sailors
[optional]
• Narrow X Fin for max speed in all conditions
The Warp X 380 is now launched. Possibly the
longest R&D project we have encountered, but due
to those endless hours of testing and
development of new technologies, the Warp X 380
will become an allusion of its own.
The removable "Step Tail Adapter" for light wind
tuning is adding significant versatility to this
unique “all conditions” racing concept. In light
wind with the adapter extend the water line,
creating a smooth and effortless glide without
any drag due to the extreme pintail. This is
only one of the features that makes this board
exceptional; we did develop a specifically
designed fin as well as the blade shaped
centerboard for minimum drag when fully powered
up as well as in sub planning mode. The blade
has a very narrow cord to facilitate maximum
speed in all conditions.
Without drag in marginal conditions, the X fin
allows exceptional speed on close reach angles
and downwind legs even with the Step Tail
Adapter mounted.
Obviously with all those implementations we had
to design a dagger generating loads of lift and
speed to complete “the package”. The board
easily approach upwind speeds in access of 18 to
20 knots on the dagger. This is were we claim to
have set a new performance standard, but it will
be up to our customers to decide.
Without the “Step Tail Adapter” the board
becomes a beast and you instantly forget the
length of 380 cm. The “Step tail” is as long as
45 cm, hence the total board length once on the
plane is reduced significantly. With the
remaining 335 cm on the plane you will have all
the speed you need and all the acceleration that
you once dreamed about on a traditional
raceboard. Not the feeling of an “oldie” but
that of a real crispy funboard.
The beauty and the beast.
Step Tail Adapter mounted.
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