The R:SX One-Design Equipment
The R:SX was chosen as the Olympic board in 2004 and will represent its first Olympic Games in Beijing, 2008. The R:SX can be raced in winds of 3 to 35 miles an hour. The board begins to "plane" in winds of 9 miles per hour and can reach speeds over 30 mph. When planning, the board lifts out of the water like a water ski and dramatically increases speed. The R:SX class has every piece of equipment made in the same factory. This levels the playing field by minimizing the "gear factor" and ensures that the best sailor, not equipment, will win.