SLALOM, Auslaufmodell (fabrikneues Board!)
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The art of work between shaper and tester reflects on the design. For many years Patrik has competed at Worldcup level and being shaper and tester in one person he very well understands the team riders feedback. Patrik’s way of developing is to change and test one shape detail after the other and learn from the different sailing performance. A decade ago Patrik’s shapes proofed to be the fastest boards and in the past 5 years they were known to be the best jibing designs on the market. Launching new shapes only when they are prooven to be better is our brand philosophy and with the new Slalom shapes we can announce that Patrik’s famous speed and jibing ability are now combined while keeping the early planing, acceleration and control from the previous shape at the same level.
PATRIK slalom: With the PATRIK philosophy it is clear that our Slalom boards are at the hightest level not just regarding the shape but also in quality and durability.
SHAPE DETAILS
Scoop Rocker Line
The bottom curve is designed to glide as low and smooth as possible over the water but still have enough height under the masttrack area and at the nose so as not to stick to the water or dive into the upcoming chop.
Slalom 87 and 92 The performance ratio is designed for more control, which improves both top speed in rough conditions and enables easier gybing.
Slalom 95, 100 v2, 110 v3 and 115 v4 The performance ratio is designed for earlier planing and acceleration.
Slalom 125, 130 and 140 The performance ratio is designed for earlier planing and acceleration.
Outline
Slalom 87 and 92 A relatively straight curve in the mid section with a narrow tail for ultimate control and maximum speed in rough conditions.
Slalom 95, 100 v2, 110 v3 and 115 v4 A harmonious mix between the straight outline of the small boards and the more rounded outline of the big boards makes the medium sized shapes extremely versatile in their range of use, resulting in the best performance ratio from all sizes.
Slalom 125, 130 and 140 The round outline makes the board both agile and direct, which is important in the light winds for the quickest possible acceleration and to reach top speeds without losing drive in the lulls. The SL 128 and 135V3 have a wider tail deck outline than the bottom, which helps the rider to have more leverage over the fin, but still have a narrow enough tail underneath for top speed.
Bottom Shape
Slalom 87v2, 92v2, 95, 100v2, 110v3, 125 Flat panel V in the tail to the mid section for control and speed. The front section has an increasing V shape with double concaves and side flats for a smoother ride and to give the rails more height to clear the water whilst fully planing.
Slalom SL 115v4, 130, 140 Invert V in the tail which gives more lift for better planing and more acceleration. Flat panel V starts under the front footstrap and runs into an increasing V shape with double concaves and side flats for a smoother ride and to give the rails more height to clear the water whilst fully planing.
Deck Shape
Slalom SL 87v2, 92v2, 95 and 100v2 S-Deck: Lower back foot, higher front foot and lower mast track allow a comfortable sailing position and outstanding control during cross and downwind reaches. Slight dome in the deck to maintain volume whilst still having the deck as flat as possible to increase responsiveness to foot pressure for easier and more controlled gybing.
Slalom 110v3, 115v4 and 125 Thicker tail under the back foot gives more power and improves planing and acceleration. The flat deck in the center makes the board responsive to foot pressure for easier and more controlled gybes.
Slalom 130 and 140 Thicker and wider tail under the back foot gives maximum power for best planing and acceleration performance. The flat deck in the center makes the board responsive to foot pressure for easier and more controlled gybes.
Rail Shape
Boxy rails in the tail area provide a comfortable foot position in the straps. In the mid section the boxy rails avoid the water sucking up the deck and provide flotation through and after the gybes. Thin rails in the nose area to reduce weight and increase reactivity.
Cutouts
Slalom 87v2, 92v2 and 100v2 The smaller tail surface reduces drag and trims the board in a more lateral free gliding position where as the rail cutout trims the board more to the leeward side which helps release the upwind water pressure and increase acceleration and top speed.
Slalom 110v3, 115v4, 125, 130, 140 With the new tail and rail cutout geometry the top speed improved significantly. The rail cutout lets the board tilt to the leeward side nicely which releases the upwind water pressure more.
Adjustable Cutout Plates
Slalom SL 100v2, 110v3, 115v4, 125, 130, 140 The adjustable plates can be adjusted in height. The deeper cutouts have less drag and more top speed, whilst the lower cutout depth increases pressure (lift) in the tail making the board ride flatter which helps early planing and control. A range of cutout plates with different geometry are offered as an accessory to be able to fine tune the board even more.
Adjustable Heel Wings
The heel wing was originated for the Formula board but some riders have tested it on the slalom board and the result was more power under the back foot for earlier planing, better acceleration and more speed in light wind. To have more options for individual fine tuning the wings are offered as an accessory.
CONSTRUCTION
A slalom board needs to be lightweight for early planing, acceleration, top speed and reactiveness, but it also needs to be controllable at top speed in choppy waters and flex for smooth gybes. On the deck we use a full layer of Biax-Carbon, which reduces the twist but still maintains the flex required. A full Carbon board is very stiff and often in rough conditions the bottom of the board will impact hard on the water, which results in the user experiencing a very nervous-like feeling. Concaves on the bottom can make the board feel softer, but this alone is not enough in overpowered conditions. Concaves in combination with a softer bottom construction help to absorb upcoming chop and provide more control. Wood contains the right characteristics, but would be too heavy and lacks durability. To guarantee a long lasting product, and still have the soft bottom, we decided to use PVC in combination with Glass 0°/90°. To maintain our uniform graphic identity, the glass on the bottom is laminated with black resin. The finishing is white coated and sanded back by approximately 75%.
LENGTH
[MM] |
WIDTH
[MM] |
VOLUME
[LITRE] |
TAIL WIDTH
AT 300
[MM] |
NOSE WIDTH
AT 2000
[MM] |
WEIGHT
(+/-6%)
[KG] |
STRAP
OPTIONS &
INSERT HOLES |
STRAP
QUANTITY |
FIN BOX |
APPROVED
SERIES |
SLALOM 87 II |
2370 |
570 |
87 |
357 |
446 |
5,3 |
6X4 |
4 |
Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 92 II |
2335 |
595 |
92 |
396 |
464 |
5,5 |
6X4 |
4 |
Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 95 |
2314 |
622 |
95 |
411 |
482 |
5,6 |
6X4 |
4 |
Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 100 II |
2330 |
645 |
100 |
422 |
501 |
5,8 |
6X4 |
4 |
Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 110 III |
2328 |
682 |
110 |
451 |
538 |
6,2 |
6X4 |
4 |
Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 115 IIII |
2338 |
698 |
115 |
488 |
556 |
6,4 |
6X4 |
4 |
Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 125 |
2302 |
772 |
125 |
545 |
594 |
6,9 |
6X4 |
4 |
Deep Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 130 |
2288 |
808 |
130 |
564 |
607 |
7 |
6X4 |
4 |
Deep Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |
SLALOM 140 |
2288 |
849 |
140 |
606 |
643 |
7,1 |
6X4 |
4 |
Deep Tuttle |
PWA / ISAF |