Windsurfing Magazine

Find out which four windsurfing boards scored best overall in WINDSURFING's 2010 Light-Air Windsurf Board Tests.

RRD Windsurf 2010 RRD Wassup 8' 5" Windsurfing Board robertoriccidesigns.com The first sailable stand up paddle board that can fit inside a station wagon, the 2010 RRD Wassup 8' 5" windsurf board is small and compact, yet can be paddled easily by relative beginners...

2010 Windsurfing Boards RRD Wavetwin 90 LTD Windsurf Board ($1,950; robertoriccidesigns.com) Length: 234.8 cm Width: 60.2 cm Sail Range: 4.5-6.2 Optimal Sail: 5.3 Fin Size: MFC GP G10 Fin Box: A-box; FCS box What We Liked: Slashes up the wave face with ease, got heavyweight tester Carl Spiess around on his first loops...

The new X-Fires LTD 2009 are pure heavy duty tested board shapes that have taken into account the latest slalom race designs and moved forward. 5 shapes for any professional racing conditions, designed to improve dramatically comfort in navigation, smooth jibe and a lightning acceleration...

RRD's Freestyle Wave Limited Edition board line seeks to offer custom choices in production sizes - the ten-board line offers sizes in 5-liter increments from 75 to 115 liters. "With such a selection in board sizes, I can make the precise pick for my home sailing conditions," says team rider Casey Hauser...

WHAT WE LIKED: Arguably the earliest planing board of the entire fl eet, yet didn’t bounce our smaller testers off it when the wind picked up. Got big ups for jibing, maneuverability and cozy footpads...

WHAT WE LIKED: "Glided onto a plane easily when powered," said one tester. "Bridged the gap from light wind to high wind with ease and comfort," mentioned another. Props for stability, handling and jibing fun factors...