With the ending of manufacture at Tushingham, this is a rare opportunity to buy a little used Tushingham XR race 9.5m
The XR 9.5m is highly respected as a longboard race sail and is widely used in all longboard race series - But since last year, they don't make them. Amusingly enough and I guess in relation to the sails unique capability - Boardwise who still have a few - are selling them off at full RRP - unheard of for those guys!
A good description (for the 8.5M version) is here :
https://www.24-7boardsports.com/tushingham-xr-race-8-5m-windsurf-sail-2016/It is what I believe to be the most recent incarnation of the XR-Race - If you are an expert on this, the pictures will enable you to judge...
I have found it suprisingly usable, and not only on race boards - I've used it on large freeride boards and Formula and it's a light wind dream.
Pictures of the sail are here :
http://www.dms4u.co.uk/downloads/XR-1.jpghttp://www.dms4u.co.uk/downloads/XR-2.jpghttp://www.dms4u.co.uk/downloads/XR-3.jpghttp://www.dms4u.co.uk/downloads/XR-4.jpghttp://www.dms4u.co.uk/downloads/XR-5.jpghttp://www.dms4u.co.uk/downloads/XR-6.jpgThe label states Luff MAX - 538cm - I've found it happy at 532cm - So using either a 490 plus LONG extension or ideally a 520 mast and just 12cm of extension. The Boom MAX value of 242cm may be a little optimistic - Think 245cm for when you want it outhauled.
I bought this one for floating around Brogborough Lake on a Thursday night, however, racing has paused so it has to go to make space for new toys.
It's in excellent condition, no holes or repairs. All cams and battens are good. There is a modest amount of grass and goose stain on the luff tube.
I want to offer this to the racing community first, it would be a shame if it spent the rest of it's life sailing without competition...
It can be viewed at Brogborough Lake or in Milton Keynes by arrangement. With a new price of nearly £600, it is priced to sell fast.
Note - Nothing but the sail and it's bag is included. The ideal 100% Carbon 520 Tushingham mast is available at an extra cost.
£ 250 - Contact barry on 07773 814845 or barry@rivett.me.uk