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Cosmo fo sho! –
RRD Cosmo 8ft 2015 Pro
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RRD’s Cosmo 8ft is a big boys’ performance
weapon (or lightweights one board only option),
with emphasis on stability not at the expense of
performance if you happen to find yourself at
the bigger-boned end of the spectrum. The
8ft is the smallest stick in the Cosmo line
and looks suitably bling while waiting
to get wet.
Heading out to the peak it certainly
feels like a lively beast, frothing to
bash some lips. And yet, as much
as some paddlers may find it a
wobbly platform at first, you find
yourself stood tall in even the
choppiest of conditions.
Further info :
www.robertoriccidesigns.co
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Price:
£1,441
CONCLUSION
RRD’s Cosmo 8ft Pro is a
cracking rip stick for those
looking to enter the world of
performance paddle surfing.
If you’re a seasoned heavy
weight pro looking for a
smooth carving board to take
you to the next level of riding
then search no more. Good
looks, top notch attention to
detailing and a ride that will
elevate your riding to the next
level, the Cosmo 8ft would
make a good step down board
for bigger boned individuals
or one board only for
lightweights. Check out the
iWave range (that we reviewed
last year) for even more
ripability.
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Stepping back on the tail, RRD’s
quad fin set up feels super loose –
pronounced more by the small skegs
protruding from each box. The
Cosmo races down the line and just
begs paddlers to send it into
curling lips or slash the top off
one.
Daintier paddlers will appreciate
the lighter nature of the pro
construction and the easy carving
nature of the Cosmo. Heavier
riders, meanwhile, will be able to
put the 8ft to good use when waves
clean up.
b o a r d s
The Cosmo’s sweet spot for
general paddling is located quite
forward as the back third tapers
quickly into a series of winger rail
steps. It takes a bit of getting used
to being this far upfront and not
burying the nose, but after a short
time paddlers will be scouting for drops
and hits.
Once at the take off it’s
possible to get into waves
early although, as the
Cosmo is a performance
wave SUP, riders will still be
better off choosing steep
walls to generate speed.
s h e d : h a r d
RRD’s SUP line have been gaining a steady stream of followers
over the last few years in the UK. Choosing not to go down the
route of having a lengthy rosta of team riders, instead it’s been
an organic process with the company’s superior attention to
detail, styling and top shelf designs speaking for themselves.