"For many surfers, low weight and a classy look are important for a premium product. That's why the NoerStick is now only available in carbon fibre. However, the price remains the same," explains developer Finn Noer. The NoerStick is available for SDM masts with adjustment ranges from zero to 15, 25, 35 and 50 centimetres (199 to 249 euros), or the tested RDM version with an adjustment range of 0-35 centimetres (249 euros).
A pull mechanism pulls the adjustment ring of the NoerStick upwards and thus extends the Xtension continuously during trimming
On land: When you first see the NoerStick, many windsurfers are a little puzzled, but the principle is quite simple: the Noerstick extends continuously while trimming! Everyone is familiar with the old problem of only realising whether the set length of the extension fits or not when trimming the luff adjuster. With conventional mast extensions, this means Relax everything again, readjust the extension and hope that it works on the second attempt. The NoerStick avoids this problem with a second pull mechanism. And this is how it works:
In the test, this also worked really well with the Carbon RDM. If you simply loop the black rope through the pulley block of the sail and over the open pulley on the extension, you can completely save yourself the hassle of threading. The actual trimming via the white rope is wonderfully easy thanks to the large rollers with ball bearings, i.e. with low trimming forces. The only minor criticism is that it is quite difficult to rest your foot properly on the small lower section when trimming. The Danish CNC-machined part with rollers and clamps seems to be made to last, the print on the carbon tube has been applied where it cannot be rubbed off by moving parts or contact with the mast. The fact that all parts can be reordered and replaced individually if necessary should emphasise the developer's claim to have developed "a system for eternity". Also clever: Finn Noer uses a simple metal clasp to lock the mast base pin. A push button blocked by sand or salt is therefore a thing of the past.
surf conclusionWith its ingenious system, the NoerStick Python offers fast rigging, low trim forces and, above all, always the right setting. Features and workmanship are of the highest standard and at just under 500 grams, the Python is also one of the lightest carbon extensions on the market!
Further information at www.noerstick.com
