I received my Motos 10 days ago and was able to try both the 6,4 last week and the 7,2 today. My previous sails were the Overdrives M3 (6,2 - 7,0 & 7,8) and the Neilpryde V8 6,2 & 7,2. My board is a JP Super Ride 124.
To summarize my current impressions, I would say the Motos feel as stable and controlled as the Overdrives but with a better low end. Is the better low end due to the small increase in size? Hard to say, but there is definitely a difference. There is no excessive back hand pressure and the power is delivered smoothly (just as the Overdrives and unlike the V8's). I am a big fan of the tapered mast sleeve which makes waterstarting substantially easier. The sails feel quite light the during the gybes and in terms of speed, I am inclined to say they absolutely match the Overdrives. Rigging is very straightforward with the matching RDM (Blue) mast and applying the prescribed settings.
As you can read, I am an absolute fan of the Motos. As far as I am concerned, Severne delivers what they have written about the Motos.
Ps this was my 2nd post, greetings from Belgium!
Hi
Thanks for your feedback
Have you tried them fully overpowered?
My concern in not the low end but the high end range.
With the OD i can rig a 7.0 with 20knots and still hold on with 30knots without having to rig another sail
Thanks
Hi MMilhazes
as we know top speeds are all about the right day and the right gust, but for Moto reference check out the GPS speed challenge for a WA local sailor Tim, that hit a 40knot peak on a 5.8 Moto first day out of the bag. Not using the brand mast, non sponsored rider, no pre-tuning. So is the sail capable - yes it seems so.
The Overdrive was dropped from the line up for one reason only - lack of sales worldwide. So its sad for the handful of sailors that like and bought them, but reality is reality in this day and age.
Everyone should have a go at the Moto before they right them off, as they might be surprised. If you have tried a Turbo GT, the Moto is a completely different sail. If you tried the Turbo M4 the Moto is a step up from that sail. They feel much more like OverDrives.
cheers
Hi Revoboardsports
Thanks for the answer
As i love so much the Overdrives i just buyed 6 sails at one of the only shops that still have them in stock .
2 X 6.2
2 X 7.0
2 X 7.8
So i think for at least 6 years i am ok
, Until i am 60 years old, then lets see what will i do ![]()
I would love to try a Moto to compare to the Overdrive but in my country, Portugal, that is not possible because there is no shop or demo for Severne.
Thanks
Had a sailing session two weeks ago with someone who has had overdrives or years, and was testing a 7.1 Moto for the first time. They werent really raving about with it but didnt really have it out in the ideal wind so probably still need more time to make up their mind.
On the other side of things, ive been out a few times with someone who has been using the Motos for months and he thinks theyre fantastic. Hes also very quick on them too.
As far as im concerned, i only just swapped over to OD's from another brand because they are less back hand heavy, so im pissed theyve now decided to discontinue them. Ive got a brand new set sitting at home waiting til the current ones im on wear out.
Yeap, i am pissed also,
The OD are the best 3 Cams sails on the market, and i have tried a lot of them
Now i am looking around for OD to stock up for some years but it is very hard to find them, most stores are out of stock or want a fortune for them. ![]()
Look at the Patrik GT3 sails. Built really well. RDM cams or swap to SDM. 3 cams. Rotate awesome on RDM. Great for foiling too & GT3 Foil sail now available too.