German Surf Magazine Test of the RapidFire

On the beach:
The sail designed in the USA is optically pleasing; this is highlighted in the upper area using extremely light looking Xply material which is Cuben Fiber. When rigging one should thread Cambers immediately as additional threading is not possible on account of the narrow mast pocket. The Camber’s provide for a very deep profile which reaches a long way up. The equipment details, like top strengthening, shy protection at the batten ends and overall look rather respectable.

On the water:
The Aerotech RapidFire on the water is very fast and absolutely does justice to the claims to a modern sail design. With the planning, speed and handling, the sail presents itself no less in comparison to the famous competitors and goes everywhere in the top group. In the comparison the sails profile cushions gusts pleasantly and converts this immediately into drive. The batten rotation while sail shifting proceeds easily, therefore the sail can sort itself also with the Handling with the rather light 8.5ern North or Sailloft. The a little softer profile always works a little, who is used to very direct or stiff profiles as for example Neilpryde or North, the sail could find a little bit too indirect. One must not fear controlling or pressure point problems, however, also with the Aerotech.

Result:
The RapidFire turns out as a full alternative to the established brands and can keep up in the efficiency comparison as well as with the handling. It is very difficult to find a better alternative.