Exocet RF V4 Windsurfing Board

The Exocet RF V4 range excels in light breezes and high-powered conditions without compromising control or comfort. Engineered for speed foiling, the boards feature an optimized aerodynamic deck and bottom.

The lineup offers two distinct shapes – the 75 and 85 – each focused on the high-speed capabilities of hydrofoils, ensuring efficient airflow while in flight. The front rails are shaped thinner, with a generous tuck along the bottom and a subtly domed deck. This design refines airflow, slicing through the wind and reducing resistance.

The rail and deck shape significantly reduce overall volume, aligning them closely with the sleek profiles of fin slalom boards of the same width. This minimized volume aids in sinking the tail during pumping, allowing the foil to load swiftly for nearly instantaneous take-off. Twin parallel cut-outs further enhance board momentum, boosting take-off efficiency.

In the case of a touchdown, particularly at high speeds, the rail tuck paired with twin parallel cut-outs shrinks the wetted surface of the bottom, reducing drag and deceleration. This gives the rider valuable time to regain control and stabilize the flight with precision.

A wide tail enables footstraps to be positioned farther from the board’s centerline, offering enhanced leverage to fine-tune foil pitch with greater accuracy while improving upwind tracking. Conversely, positioning the footstraps more inboard provides tighter control of foil pitch when navigating downwind.

The RF V4 is an evolutionary step from the slower, more forgiving freefoil boards. Their direct feedback and explosive character quickly become indispensable once the transition is made.