Exocet RS V5 AST 380 & Raceboardblade OD Rig Pack

A complete raceboard package developed through the collaboration between Exocet, Loftsails, and Unifiber, designed to offer an accessible, technical, and versatile solution for young riders, sailing schools, yacht clubs, and enthusiasts of all levels. The set is designed to maximize time on the water and ensure effective performance in a wide variety of conditions, with a particular focus on light and medium winds.

Package Overview

This package combines the Exocet RS V5 AST 380 board with the Loftsails Raceboardblade OD sail and a selection of dedicated Unifiber components. The package includes sails in sizes 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5, with dedicated SDM masts, monocoque aluminum booms, an aluminum SDM extension, and a U-Pin raceboard tendon joint.

The project was created to bridge the gap towards a more accessible raceboard package, while maintaining a credible and technical setup suitable for competitive use. The Exocet RS V5 AST 380 will be World Sailing registered and eligible for racing.

Included Components

• Exocet RS V5 AST 380 board.
• Loftsails Raceboardblade OD 6.5 sail.
• Loftsails Raceboardblade OD 7.5 sail.
• Loftsails Raceboardblade OD 8.5 sail.
• Unifiber HD SDM C75 Constant Curve 430 mast.
• Unifiber HD SDM C75 Constant Curve 460 mast.
• Unifiber HD SDM C75 Constant Curve 490 mast.
• Unifiber Aluminum Essentials Monocoque 180-230 boom.
• Unifiber Aluminum Essentials Monocoque 200-250 boom.
• Unifiber HD SDM Aluminium Mast Extension 45.
• Unifiber Raceboard UNI Essentials U-Pin Tendon Joint.

Exocet RS V5 AST 380 Board

General Features

The RS V5 AST 380 is a specialized raceboard designed to excel at all sailing angles and in all weather conditions, particularly effective in medium to ultra-light winds. Its pintail outline and scow nose shape promote immediate glide and excellent rail engagement even in very light wind.

On-water Use

This board is designed for classic raceboarding, with upwind starts, buoy rounding, and tactical sailing influenced by wind shifts. It is a particularly interesting platform for schools, clubs, and riders who want a competitive yet manageable longboard, capable of offering performance where other shapes struggle.

Board Technical Specifications

• Volume: 307 liters.
• Length: 379.6 cm.
• Width: 66.2 cm.
• Construction Technology: AST.
• Fin Box: Deep Tuttle Box + daggerboard.
• Weight: 18.30 kg.
• Declared weight with +/- 6% tolerance.
• Weight indicated with mast track but without footstraps and without daggerboard.
• Recommended sail range: 6.5 - 9.5 m².

Loftsails Raceboardblade OD Sail

General Features

The Raceboardblade OD is derived from the Loftsails team's experience in raceboarding and is designed to offer high performance in light and medium winds, for both experienced sailors and less advanced users. The design incorporates the profile and key design elements of the Raceboardblade ULW, maintaining an effective balance between performance and cost containment.

Profile and Behavior

The sail features optimized vertical curves, optimized horizontal shapes, and a leech release designed to offer excellent qualities both upwind and downwind. The construction is monofilme, and each size has 5 battens and 3 cambers.

Sail 6.5 Specifications

• Surface: 6.5 m².
• Luff: 456 cm.
• Boom: 210 cm.
• Recommended mast: 430 cm.
• Recommended extension: 26 cm.
• Battens: 5.
• Camber: 3.
• Weight: 4.08 kg.

Sail 7.5 Specifications

• Surface: 7.5 m².
• Luff: 492 cm.
• Boom: 224 cm.
• Recommended mast: 460 cm.
• Recommended extension: 32 cm.
• Battens: 5.
• Camber: 3.
• Weight: 4.47 kg.

Sail 8.5 Specifications

• Surface: 8.5 m².
• Luff: 524 cm.
• Boom: 238 cm.
• Recommended mast: 490 cm.
• Recommended extension: 34 cm.
• Battens: 5.
• Camber: 3.
• Weight: 4.78 kg.

Unifiber HD SDM C75 Constant Curve Masts

General Features

The Unifiber HD C75 SDM range offers a very interesting balance between durability and responsiveness, making it suitable for a large number of riders. These masts are designed to offer convincing performance and represent a very valid choice for advanced amateurs, racers, and freeriders looking for reliability and progression.

The HD C75 SDM series is offered in specialized curves to adapt to different sail designs; in the package in question, the configuration is Constant Curve.

Mast 430 Specifications

• Length: 430 cm.
• Diameter: SDM.
• Curve: Constant Curve.
• IMCS: 21.
• Weight: 1.84 kg.

Mast 460 Specifications

• Length: 460 cm.
• Diameter: SDM.
• Curve: Constant Curve.
• IMCS: 25.
• Weight: 2.14 kg.

Mast 490 Specifications

• Length: 490 cm.
• Diameter: SDM.
• Curve: Constant Curve.
• IMCS: 29.
• Weight: 2.43 kg.

Unifiber Aluminum Essentials Monocoque Booms

General Features

The Essentials range is designed to offer excellent value for money, stiffness, and durability. The monocoque construction helps improve the overall stiffness of the boom, while the sections with high-density EVA grip increase abrasion resistance and durability during continuous use.

The slightly wider tail is designed to prevent profile distortion with modern sails. All booms in this range use the Modular Boom Head, a solution designed to work efficiently under load, reduce play, and allow the mast to maintain its natural curve.

Boom 180-230 Specifications

• Range: 180-230 cm.
• Material: Aluminum T8.
• Grip Diameter: 29 mm.
• Weight: 2.81 kg.

Boom 200-250 Specifications

• Range: 200-250 cm.
• Material: Aluminum T8.
• Grip Diameter: 29 mm.
• Weight: 2.94 kg.

Unifiber HD SDM Aluminium Mast Extension

General Features

This extension is designed to effectively manage sails that require strong downhaul tension. The high-quality polyamide base is built to withstand significant loads, and the 3-pulley system significantly reduces the effort required during downhaul.

The usable length is adjusted via a practical open-and-slide collar system, which makes adjustment simple and fast even with one hand.

Extension Specifications

• Nominal length: 45 cm.
• Construction: aluminum.
• Ratio: 8:1.
• Adjustment range: 10-45 cm.
• Weight: 0.59 kg.

Unifiber Raceboard UNI Essentials U-Pin Tendon Joint

General Features

The Tendon Joint Raceboard UNI Essentials U-Pin is designed to optimally fit the Exocet RS 380 and most other raceboards. Its particularly low profile creates a very direct connection between the rig and the board, facilitating the closing of the gap.

The heart of the system is a high-quality TPU tendon secured with two custom large-diameter bolts, a solution that makes tendon replacement simple and reduces the risk of unwanted bolt rotation. The U-Pin part is machined from a single solid piece of stainless steel, to ensure high durability and low weight.

The joint also integrates a high-quality nylon pad to improve sliding along the mast track and a Spectra safety line connecting the upper and lower parts, with a breaking strength of up to 650 kg.

Key Points of the Tendon Joint

• Compatible with Exocet RS 380 and most raceboards.
• Very low profile for a direct board-rig connection.
• High-quality TPU tendon.
• Two custom large-diameter bolts.
• Simplified tendon replacement.
• U-Pin made from solid stainless steel.
• Weight approximately 50 g less than comparable products.
• High-quality nylon pad for better sliding in the mast track.
• Spectra safety line with breaking strength up to 650 kg.

Package Advantages

• Complete and coordinated set for raceboarding.
• Particularly effective in light and medium winds.
• Three sail sizes included: 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5.
• Components selected for stiffness, reliability, and ease of use.
• Ideal for clubs, centers, and schools that want a technical yet accessible offering.
• Also suitable for riders seeking progression and competitive use.

Q&A

Does the package really include all three sails?

Yes, the package includes the three sizes 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5, to offer a complete and more versatile configuration based on wind and rider.

What masts are included in the package?

Three Unifiber HD SDM C75 Constant Curve masts are included: 430, 460, and 490 cm, each matching its respective sail size.

What type of booms are included?

The package uses Unifiber Aluminum Essentials Monocoque booms, an aluminum T8 solution with monocoque construction, 29 mm grip, and a Modular Boom Head.

Is the board only suitable for racing?

No, despite being a true raceboard, it is also designed for schools, clubs, young riders, and sailors of various levels who are looking for a technical yet accessible longboard.

What is the strength of the RS V5 AST 380?

Its strength lies in its ability to offer immediate glide, good rail engagement, and competitive performance even in very light winds.

Is the package suitable for continuous use at a sailing center or school?

Yes, it is a solution designed to offer a reliable, versatile, and suitable package for frequent use by clubs and yachting centers.