Freemove sail 2023RRD Move 5.7 in the test

Surf Testteam

 · 03.06.2023

We tested the RRD Move and six other models on Tobago - and also on the North and Baltic Seas.
Photo: Stephan Gölnitz
The RRD Move is not one of the steam hammers in light winds, but it convinces as a handy manoeuvring sail for bump & jump and in the surf.

The equipment of the RRD Move is classy - helpful trim markings, solid materials and a good protector leave nothing to be desired. Ideally, the Move should be trimmed up to the printed trim point; the fork should only be tightened moderately so as not to stifle the already rather flat profile.

In the planing phase, the Move is agile in the hand; those who can feel the angle of attack with technique have an advantage here. If you are more passive on the rig, you need a little more wind to planing. Until the RRD really loads up and lets the board fly over the fin, a little more basic wind is needed, but then the sail reaches a high top speed and keeps the pressure point stable for a pleasingly long time.

The Move has particular strengths in manoeuvres, ducktacks, loops, jibes or duckjibes, where you benefit from a flat, wave-like profile set-up that ensures very neutral handling.

Surf summary of the RRD Move 5.7

The RRD Move is not one of the steam hammers in light winds, but is convincing as a handy manoeuvre sail for bump & jump and surf. It's not ideal for powering single fin boards, but is absolutely convincing for manoeuvring, basic freestyle and wave riding.

Neutrality, wave suitability

Driving stability

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Technical data RRD Move 5.7

  • Price: 1069 Euro
  • Mast used: Dynamic 430 RDM C 80, 1.90 kg, 80 % carbon; price: 529 euros
  • Sail weight: 3.65 kg
  • Mast weight: 2.00 kg
  • Fork recess: 100-152 cm
  • Further information at robertoriccidesigns.com
Available sizes of the RRD MovePhoto: surf-TestabteilungAvailable sizes of the RRD Move

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