Waiting is hard, especially if you’ve heard rumors that something big was brewing at SIC Maui. After two years of anticipation, the wait is finally over – introducing the RST dugout raceboard, our relentless dedication, and our determination to design a raceboard that rivals the esteemed award-winning RS and delivers podium results.
The RST dugout all-water raceboard is a remarkable evolution that redefines SIC Maui’s all-water race category—inspired by the race-winning rocker of the RS series, known for its exceptional glide and maneuverability. The RST combines it with the unmatched rough water stability of the dugout of the Atlantis with a venturi drain and improved rough water performance.
RST offers speed and enhanced agility in rough water and swell with a narrowed outline, rounded rails, and a narrow tail. The dugout cockpit with lowered, flatted, and broadened standing area provides stability for navigating challenging conditions. The increased bow volume and raised spine enable efficient navigation through choppy waters, while the venturi drain ensures quick water evacuation. A narrow outline with an extended bow on the bottom nose reduces drag in flat conditions.
¨We have combined the best features of the Atlantis and the RS to create the new
RST. The Rocket Ship turbo is designed to perform well in rough waters as well as
downwind racing. The RST is the result of years of research and development, including
prototyping. We have retained some of the key merits of the RS, such as glide stability
and maneuverability in the bumps, while also incorporating the downwind ability of the
Atlantis into the new model. In summary, if you’re unsure of what to use for your next
challenge, choose the RST – it’s a winner¨. Mark Raaphorst, SIC Maui Shaper.
KEY FEATURES
RS BORROWED ROCKER LINE
WITH NOSE KICK
Proven flat-water speed and glide as well as maneuverability in the bumps.
HIGH BOW VOLUME AND RAISED SPINE
Increase ability to sheds water going upwind or during drafting.
NARROWED OUTLINE WITH EXTENDED BOW ON BOTTOM NOSE
Less drag in flat conditions.
VENTURI DRAIN
Swift water evacuation to keep the board performing at its best.
ROUNDED RAILS IN FRONT AND
REAR THIRD
Higher top end speed in the flats and more control riding the bumps and catching a swell.
LOWERED, FLATTENED, AND BROADENED DUGOUT
Increased stability for rough water handling and maximized standing area.
CHANNEL BOTTOM REMOVAL AND DECREASED TAIL WIDTH
Improved water release, better turns, and enhanced surf agility.
SIZES
Very soon we will make a super complete analysis of this board and its different sizes. We can only say that we have tested the 24.5″ and we were pleasantly surprised. But what we highlight most, and we repeat, in the absence of a deep analysis: on the one hand the adaptability to the bumps, currents and waves. And, on the other hand, the brutal buoyancy and security that gives the nose, without harming its speed. Congratulations SIC!