MASTER SURFING IN THE UK!!

Mais um surfkayak em terras de Sua Majestade, desta vez um Master o maior da linha de Sit-on-top, e recente vencedor da última prova do Circuito Nacional de Kayaksurf e Waveski de 2011. Já nos chegou o report e ficámos muito contentes por saber que a opinião foi francamente positiva e ultrapassou as todas as expectativas. Fica o report em baixo!

ENG: The first Master sent to the UK has arrived and it's already surfing in North Shore. The Master it's the Shark bigger brother and it's a great sit-on-top surfkayak for beginners, bigger paddlers or to surf in bigger conditions. It's really fast and fun to surf in...if you think it's not a performance machine, just remember Master had won in the final event of the Portuguese National Kayaksurf and Waveski Circuit!! ;-))

Check out the full report, below!!

Date: 27th November 2011
Location: North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.
Conditions: Waves 1m, Temp 8 0C, Wind 48-64 km/h.
Experience of rider: 5 years experience on plastic SOT surf kayaks.
Size of rider: 5ft 11 inches, 100Kg.


The 1st RPF Master sit on top surf kayak arrived in the UK and was taken for its first surfing session at North Bay, Scarborough, England. The conditions were challenging with very strong winds at 48-64 km/h with even stronger gusts at times. However the Master was easy to handle even when trying for the first time, and produced good results (and plenty of fun) despite the challenging weather. The foundation for this was the good stability of the kayak that allowed the rider plenty of confidence in the surf.  Punching out through the surf was easy, the kayak has good rocker and easily rode over all wave sizes, either unbroken or white water.  Turning was straight-forward and catching waves was noticeably easier than on plastic SOT kayaks.  The kayak holds the wave face nicely and was responsive to movements of the body and paddle when working the wave face. Of particular note was the ability to break easily out of the broken surf thus avoiding the sideways ‘bongo slide’.  Carrying to/from the beach and general handling are easy due to the lighter weight and more manageable size of this kayak.  This kayaker was looking to break away from using heavy plastic SOT surf kayaks and was looking for the next level of performance in a SOT format. The Master more than adequately fulfilled this requirement, provided good stability for a kayaker of greater stature and gave excellent indications of enhanced performance on numerous occasions during this first trip out. Can’t wait for the next surf session! Thanks RPF!




Dr. John Huntriss
Lecturer,
Division of  Reproduction and Early Development,
Leeds Institute of Genetics, Health and Therapeutics,
Room 7.26,
The LIGHT Laboratories,
Clarendon Way,
University of Leeds,
Leeds,
United Kingdom.
LS2 9JT
Research: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/medhealth/light/research/red/rph/huntriss.htm
Teaching: http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~medjhu/website/john.html

Thanks John!


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PROMOÇÃO DE NATAL / CHRISTMAS PROMOTION

Na confirmação da encomenda de um destes packs até ao próximo dia 24 de Dezembro deste ano, garantimos o preço dos kayaks de 2011 e ainda juntamos uma magnifica pagaia Ophion. Não deixes passar esta oportunidade!!

ENG:

For orders confirmed  until next day 24 of December this year, we guarantee the 2011 kayak prices and we offer a great Ophion paddle. Dont miss this great deal!!

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Novos modelos de surfkayaks para 2012!! / New 2012 surfkayak models!!

Depois de muitos testes, correcções e melhorias estão quase prontos os novos surfkayaks da RPF para 2012. Aperfeiçoarmos a qualidade e técnicas de construção dos nossos kayaks, remodelamos a nossa frota e conjugamos linhas equilibradas e requisitos técnicos de modo a lançar dois novos modelos de elevada beleza e harmonia.

O Spin foi desenhado com as mesmas linhas do nosso waveski Blast, até porque queríamos o mesmo tipo de resposta e agressividade nas ondas mas agora num sit-inside. Com algumas alterações ao nível do casco de modo a permitir maior permissividade no arranque e com uma traseira ainda mais solta, optamos por usar uma configuração tri plane to vee e com rails progressivos o que garantem a velocidade e capacidade de atacar as manobras e ondas mais radicais com muita confiança!

O novo Shark apesar de ter mantido toda a sua beleza, sofreu  grandes alterações no casco, com a redução do rocker traseiro, para maior velocidade, alteramos também a configuração do casco, agora mais aproximado ao do Blast e do Spin, permitindo maior performance, segurança e maneabilidade. É cada vez mais um modelo polivalente e capaz de satisfazer tanto iniciados como os mais exigentes PRÓS!!

ENG.:

After many tests, corrections and improvements we are nearing completion of the new 2012 RPF surfkayak collection. We improve the quality and construction techniques of our kayaks, to reshape our fleet and conjugate balanced lines and technical requirements, to launch two new models of high beauty and harmony.

Spin was designed along the same lines of our Blast waveski, because we wanted the same kind of response and aggressiveness in the waves but now a sit-inside kayak. With some modifications to the hull, to allow greater permissiveness drooping waves, and with a looser back, we chose to use a tri plane to vee configuration, with progressive rails that ensure speed, and the ability to attack radical waves and maneuvers with increased confidence!

The new Shark maintained all its beauty, but we undergone major changes in the hull, with the reduction of the rear rocker for increased speed, we also changed the configuration of the hull, now closer to the Blast and Spin, allowing higher performance, security and manageability. It is becoming more versatile surfkayak and it's capable of satisfy both beginners and the most demanding PRO surfers!

Ficha técnica / Specs:

Spin
Tamanho/Size: 230cm x 63cm
Peso máximo/Max height: 95Kg 

Shark
Tamanho/Size: 239cm x 63,5cm
Peso máximo/Max height: 95Kg

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