I have an aerotech sail and it's ok.

The construction of Exocets is great and many of the bigger guys like to ride them cos they can handle the punishment. Haven't seen the Nano but Exocet is a good brand that is really popular in Europe.

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Originally posted by pvb

Is it as good as a JP? Ha ha...you think JP construction is good?

Sorry for being a bit of a smart arse....the exocet is a great brand.... not as well made as my Kinetic though.....

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This is about Exocet, not Kinetic. But, now you started... By well made, do you mean strong or nicely finished I have owned four Kinetics, still have three. The finish is a little agricultural. Strength I have not broken one, however, the boards do dent and ding easier than other brands I have owned... Not sure about cracks? Perhaps Kinetic are less brittle, more dings, less cracks

Haven't tried or seen a nano, but I have an exocet scross 120L 12 months old and a cross 102L 6 months old. They still look in perfect condition and are used easily once a week in the ocean. Top boards construction wise, can't fault them at all.

Nothing wrong with Exo's shape,Prob the most comfy boards ive ridden.
I own a 120 scross fantastic board, easy planning, fast and comfy.

As for Aeros whats wrong with them, good price, stable. great wind range and fast. Ive had both Rapid-Fires and VMG sails and loved them.

Hi I have a OWave 85 and TB62, good construction and a great ride. I'm in Sydney and regularly sail at Botany in Kyeemah, so u can have a look. There are a few other sailors down there on Exo's, a carve and a Cross, Speed Slider, UWave. Caloundra Sailboard in Qld will do mail order delivered to your door.

Des

Hi Walt
The cross is a great board - I ride the 117 and from what I have read there is only minor changes to the newer Cross118 (tail).
But they are very different boards to the apples you where comparing them to (SBCarve and JPSS and even the Nano) of equivalent volume.
The Cross does not have the top end speed of these other boards - but where it shines is in its, loosenes (very turny-slashy), pop (easy to jump), quick to get on a plane - and its ability to light wind wave ride but it still does freeride well (you just won't keep up with the dedicated slalom designs).
As the names suggests its a Xover design (freeride/freestyle/wave/B&J).
So make sure you know what you want from your board before you buy one!
Having said that Botany is a good place to sail the Cross, as it easily handles the chop it whips up in a southerly.

Cheers
DavMen

Can anyone tell me where I can buy Aerotech sails from and how cheap are they compared to Pryde and Gaastra anyway?