Test Gaastra Manic 4,7 (Surf Magazin 03/09)

Now it is really Blowing!!

Kevin: Well today was super windy.. Went out for a wave sail and got blown off the water on a 4.7 Manic but the waves were pretty fun and good to get out into the wave action again. Then went down for a slalom session and felt pretty good until I got lifted up and spit out by a gust and slammed my neck into the sail... so now I got a wrenched neck and hoping to get it all back to normal soon. The new Vapors feel really nice . If you want to get your order in for some, you better it in quick. They are moving pretty fast these days.
Quelle: pritchardwindsurfing.com

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Manic 4.7 (Test Boardseeker)

The light and manoeuvrable feel of the Manic really inspires you to throw the sail around. This is particularly noticeable in powered up conditions, where the Manic remains comfortable through manoeuvres, whilst other sails become a handful. The Manic has reasonable bottom end, but leans towards sailors who are willing to sacrifice a bit of power in return for light handling and top end control. More...

Thomas Traversa - Best Rider

FWC 2009 BEST RIDER :
After a riders'vote (12 positive votes on 15) Thomas TRAVERSA (Tabou/Gaastra) easily takes the trophy!

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*Update* Gaastra Broschüre 2009

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Its not official, but....

Its not official, but if there was a constructor ranking for the sails, Gaastra would probably be at the top after an impressive display by their riders in Cape Verde.

Leading the way was Kevin Pritchard who ripped his way to 3rd position with a solid performance like always.

Next up was Ross Williams. Even more impressive is that he fought his way through the whole double elimination taking out legendary wave riders, levi Siver and Jason Polakow on the way. He eventually finished 6th.

Thomas Traversa was right behind in 7th place, putting on possibly the most stylish performance of everyone. Huge rail grab airs off some of the largest waves. if it wasn't for Ross stopping him, he could have gone even further.

So a great start for Gaastra. It will be interesting to see how the constructor ranking goes this year.

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Get well soon Matt!

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Cabo Verde Results

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