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Test results Achive SEVERNE OVERDRIVE 8.5 tested by Planche Mag SEVERNE NCX 6.0 & 7.5 tested by Windsurfing Magazine, UK 06.05 SEVERNE NCX 8.0 tested by Windsport Magazine SEVERNE NCX 6.5 tested by Windsurf,UK 05.05 SEVERNE Blade tested by Windsurf,UK 03.05 Severne S2 tested by Windsurf,UK 03.05 Severne C2 Twin Cam 6.5 German Surf, 06.04 Severne NCX 7.0m Windsurf Magazine,UK 05.04 Severne Blade Windsurf Magazine,UK 04.04 Severne S-1 Comp wave Windsurf Magazine,UK 04.04 Severne S-2 Freemove German Surf, 04.04 Severne NCX 7.0m Windsurf Magazine,UK 04.04 Severne S-1 German Surf, 02.04 Severne S1 Comp Wave 5.3m Windsurf Magazine,UK Severne Blade 5.3m Windsurf Magazine,UK 10.03 SEVERNE NCX 6.0 & 7.5 :: The NCX is the only six-batten no-cam produced by Severne. Available in sizes from 5.0 to 9.0m it is billed as an all-round freeride sail and sits alongside the twin-cam C2. Design & Rigging In design terms it is essentially freeride - the planshape is quite low in the foot and the foil is relatively hard and stable, prioritising powered up sailing - but it is far from specialised. There is a small amount of pre-set fullness, placed moderately low and forward in the sail with moderate batten rotation and relatively high and progressive twist going down the leech. We found it an easy sail to rig and it offered a wide range of useful settings, although it doesn't like to be set too full for the most marginal breezes. It likes a fair bit of downhaul and a bit of positive outhaul and can be set once and left to cope with a wide range of conditions. On the water It is all about comfortable planing with ease and good balance. Early planing performance and response is average, but once up and running thrives in all decent planing winds with a very light feel, a natural an intuitive sheeting angle, and very good stability and top end. Its feel is more recreational than competitive; there is a slight softness to it that acts as a welcome shock absorber to either chop or power surges from gusts. This makes it very smooth and even in feel, rather than sharp or direct. It the very opposite of twitchy! It offers reasonable feel and handling in marginal winds but is lighter and easier when up to speed and much more of a smooth gyber and easy sheeting sail than a freestyle tool. Popularity Both sizes proved popular with the testers, and their instant user-friendliness particularly endeared them to the guest testers. Big vs. Small The 6.0 and 7.5m were very similar in style and performance. Overall The undemanding, freeride biased performance proved a hit with everybody. The NCX range seems fundamentally designed for sailing straight lines with maximum comfort in the widest possible wind range. They achieve this admirably with the bonus of very smooth, easy gybing - yet they're versatile enough to give reasonable light wind and limited freestyle application too. Recommended.

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