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ikw777

QLD

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ikw777

QLD, 2995 posts

23 Jan 2009 11:18am

I have a Mistral Classic 276 and I absolutely love it – it's about the best thing I've ever sailed. But, I know nothing about them. I have been under the impression that they were just a rebadged Flow. Can anyone confirm this or is the Classic a different design to the Flow?

Also what was the intended design purpose of the Classic? I guess that it's a slalom board but that curvy nose, heavy vee, and ease of use make me wonder if it was designed as some sort of cross-over board.

I've never been able to find a review or history of these boards. Does anyone have any info on them?

Bondalucci

VIC

1580 posts

Bondalucci

VIC, 1580 posts

23 Jan 2009 5:06pm

the classic is the exact same shape as the thermoformed (green flows), and the construction is similar, but a little more beefed up. (hence they are a tad heavier) The classic also did away with the pressure valve, and had crappier deck pads. I believe the classic was a slightly cheaper (budget friendly) version of the flow.

You're right about the amount of vee (and also rail lift towards the front), that made both these a super smooth board to ride.

The blue flow (custom epoxy version) was lighter, had a flatter bottom and was therefore faster but not as smooth or manouvreable.

ikw777

QLD

2995 posts

ikw777

QLD, 2995 posts

23 Jan 2009 8:29pm

Thanks very much for this. It's just the info I wanted.

Cheers!

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