Advise on BIC Rumba
hollo...@rcwusr.bp.com
board is like ? How stable is it ? Will I have trouble uphauling on it (I'm 170
pounds) ? What is a reasonable cost for it second hand ? Is any piece prone to
breaking ? I'd appreciate any input,
Thanks,
Dave Holloway
Ron Moles
If converted to kilos then the volume is easier to work out.
However after saying that Ive' never been on a rumba so I proberbly
couldnt help anyway.
Regards
Ron Moles
scru...@bnr.ca
If my memory serves me correctly, this is BIC's transitional
board in the 150 litre range. If so, I tried one of these out
in Aruba and had a great time on it. I'm also in the 170 to
180 lb range. I found that it was easy to uphaul. I found
that it gives a lively ride courtesy of the hull bottom shape,
it tends to bounce more than other boards I have tried.
Of course not being in the footstraps may have had a lot to do
with this. This was the board that I learnt how to use a
harness on and the first board that I had planing. Since then,
I've moved onto Seatrend boards, which I prefer. Less bounce
and more speed (and I'm still not in the footstraps!).
Of course I'm not really comparing apples
and apples anymore, as the Rumba has a centerboard, and the
Seatrends don't. But, you may find that you outgrow the Rumba
rather quickly.
Best of luck in making your decision!
--
Paul Scrutton - My views may not agree with those
of employer.
millard alexander
to use, several years ago when i was trying to move beyond
the old comet board that i had started with. very quickly,
however, i removed the centerboard. my advice would be
to try to get a newer (more modern design) giant slalom
board like a xanto 310, which is the same size but lighter
and faster.
Jeremy Johnson
(there's a plate to fit over the large hole in the deck, but nothing but
the slot-flushers for the other side.) It's a very popular transition
board in our club (Cambridge Univ.), but to a large extent it has now been
superceded by the excellent Bic Veloce 328 - a no-nose board that really
combines the feel of a modern shortboard with the stability and volume of
a larger hull (plus a dagger, of course). If you're buying new, the
veloce is the better buy in my opinion. But try them first. If buying
secondhand, thenmake sure the rumba is AceTech or Racetech rather than
LiteTech construction, as the LiteTech hulls are significantly more prone
to damage.
--
Jeremy
Rick Purvis
>.... It's a very popular transition board in our club (Cambridge Univ.), >but to a large extent it has now been superceded by the e=
xcellent Bic >Veloce 328 - a no-nose board that really combines the feel of a modern >shortboard with the stability and volume of a =
larger hull (plus a >dagger, of course).
>Jeremy
If you're going as large as 328, you should also look at the F2 Xantos
325. It's a great (big) shortboard that's a real kick in 10-15 MPH, and
seems to work well up through 20+ MPH. It doesn't have a centerboard -
though it's arguable whether you need one. Depends a lot on local
conditions and sailor skill. I know transition board sailors who always
keep the centerboard up, so why bother with the weight and complication?
Rick
Jeremy Johnson
>
> If you're going as large as 328, you should also look at the F2 Xantos
> 325. It's a great (big) shortboard that's a real kick in 10-15 MPH, and
> seems to work well up through 20+ MPH. It doesn't have a centerboard -
> though it's arguable whether you need one. Depends a lot on local
> conditions and sailor skill. I know transition board sailors who always
> keep the centerboard up, so why bother with the weight and complication?
>
True, and also the fanatic Shark, which has slightly better earlier
planing performance than the BiCy. The reason I'm keen on teh BiC is that
over here it retails for 599 sterling - some 30% less than the F2 and
fanatic offerings - plus it comes with a superb 37cm G10 fin.
--
Jeremy
Randy Dunn
I've got a Rumba - I'm 160 lbs and have no trouble uphauling. The nose of the board is kind of
weak. I put a few small holes in it from the boom. Then I got a big, thick boom bra and I
haven't had any trouble since.