Exocet Link V5 AST | Windsurfing board for schools and beginners

The Exocet Link V5 AST is a windsurfing board designed for learning, for sailing schools, and for all riders looking for a stable, intuitive, and durable platform to start and progress safely.

The Link V5 series is designed to support every stage of instruction, from the first few meters to the first planing, offering predictable behavior in the water, a comfortable deck, and a robust construction suitable for intensive use.

Why choose Exocet Link V5 AST

This board was created to make windsurfing more accessible and easier to manage, both for those learning and for those teaching. The combination of a wide shape, compact outline, retractable daggerboard, and AST construction helps improve balance, control, and technical progression.

• Designed for beginners, schools, and nautical centers.
• Stable and reassuring shape underfoot.
• Robust AST construction for frequent use.
• Full EVA deck for comfort and grip.
• Retractable daggerboard useful in the early stages of learning.
• Additional insert for specific teaching activities.
• Integrated nose bumper for added protection.
• Strap positions dedicated to progression.

Main features

Wide and easy-to-control shape

The Link V5 AST uses a generous width shape combined with a compact outline, a solution that helps transmit great stability and facilitates basic maneuvers. The behavior is predictable and progressive, a very important feature for those learning.

Durable AST construction

The AST construction is designed to ensure solidity and durability over time, fundamental qualities when the board is used regularly in schools, clubs, or rental centers.

Full EVA deck

The full EVA coating improves overall comfort and increases grip, offering a safer and more pleasant surface both in static phases and during navigation.

Retractable daggerboard

The daggerboard is a very useful feature in the first outings because it helps maintain direction and simplifies upwind sailing, making the experience more intuitive for the beginner.

Integrated nose protection

The board integrates protection in the bow area under the EVA layer, designed to help limit impacts during maneuvers with the sail and in the learning phases.

Additional mast insert

The presence of an additional insert in the front area expands the possibilities of use in educational settings and assisted introductory sessions.

Who is it suitable for?

The Exocet Link V5 AST is ideal for those who want to start windsurfing with a stable and easy board, but it is also a very valid solution for professional facilities looking for a reliable and easy-to-manage product over time.

• Absolute beginners.
• Windsurf schools and sailing centers.
• Yacht clubs.
• Rentals and teaching fleets.
• Riders in technical progression.

Available versions

175 L and 210 L

The range is available in two volumes, to better adapt to different riders and different teaching needs. Both versions maintain the same design philosophy: ease, stability, robustness, and concrete support in learning.

The choice between the two mainly depends on rider weight, skill level, conditions of use, and the planned teaching program.

General technical details

• Discipline: Beginner.
• Technology: AST.
• Daggerboard: included.
• Fin box: Power Box.
• Fin supplied: Cruiser 34 + Daggerboard Allgaier.
• Footpad: 1.
• Footstraps: 4.

Technical specifications 175 L

• SKU: EX010191010
• Description: Link V5 AST M
• Length: 281 cm
• Width: 76 cm
• Volume: 175 L
• OFO: 51.8 cm
• Recommended sail range: 1.5 - 8.5
• Daggerboard: 1
• Fin box: Power Box
• Fin supplied: Cruiser 34 + Daggerboard Allgaier
• Footpad: 1
• Footstraps: 4
• Operating weight: 13.4 kg

Technical specifications 210 L

• SKU: EX010191020
• Description: Link V5 AST L
• Length: 300 cm
• Width: 80 cm
• Volume: 210 L
• OFO: 55.7 cm
• Recommended sail range: 1.5 - 10
• Daggerboard: 1
• Fin box: Power Box
• Fin supplied: Cruiser 34 + Daggerboard Allgaier
• Footpad: 1
• Footstraps: 4
• Operating weight: 15 kg

Recommended use

The Link V5 AST is a board developed for lessons, learning, first independent sailing, and basic progression. It is particularly suitable for working on balance, directional stability, sail management, initial turns, and first gliding sensations.

Q&A

Is the Exocet Link V5 AST suitable for those who have never windsurfed before?

Yes, it is a board designed specifically for beginners, with features that help simplify the first outings and improve perceived safety in the water.

Is this model suitable for sailing schools and teaching centers?

Yes, its robust construction and educational design make it very suitable for schools, clubs, and facilities working with beginners and entry-level courses.

Is the retractable daggerboard really useful?

Yes, it is a very useful component in the early stages because it helps the rider maintain trajectory better and manage upwind sailing more easily.

What is the difference between 175 L and 210 L?

The main difference concerns volume, dimensions, sail range, and board weight. Both are designed for learning, but the choice should be made based on the rider's profile and the type of use.

Is the full EVA deck only useful for comfort?

No, in addition to comfort, it also improves grip and helps make the deck safer and more suitable for school use.

Is the board also suitable for intensive use?

Yes, the AST construction and the overall design of the product make it a very interesting solution for frequent use and continuous educational contexts.

Product conclusion

The Exocet Link V5 AST is a complete, stable, and robust school board, designed to facilitate learning and support progression in windsurfing. A solid choice for beginners, sailing schools, and centers looking for functionality, durability, and ease of use.