The RAM F9 is the younger brother of World Cup WARP F2008! Although it corresponds over 90% to the fastest WARP we ever built, it has its own distinct character, bringing benefits for most pilots. When we improved the model for 2009, we focused on two aspects: The improvement of its handling despite extreme racing characteristics, and the optimization of propulsion across the entire range of applications.
With one batten less, a marginally slimmer mast pocket, and a slightly reduced sail foil tension, the RAM F9 requires less effort to control compared to the WARP 2008. In addition, the brand new CUTAWAY.CLEW outhaul has an extremely positive impact on handling:
The boom is now 5 to 10cm shorter and thus stiffer, not only stabilizing the profile when getting overpowered, but also reducing the sail‘s centrifugal mass to greatly facilitate shifting at the buoy. Apart from ensuring super-soft rotating boards and smoothly gliding HYPER.CAMS, this also eliminates hard, jerky rotation.
As a bonus, the RAM F9 offers the option of using 4 or just 3 cambers, making it even easier to adjust for high performance or manoeuvrability. With a combination of TT.TOP, super rigid BOX.BATTEN, and the wide, conical AERO.SLEEVE mast pocket with a radical leading edge profile, the new RAM F9 can reach speeds that stun both GPS and regatta pilots on all courses. Despite this, the RAM F9 is astonishingly easy to ride for a projectile of this calibre – which explains why it‘s simply so much faster.
A proof of how serious we are about the new RAM F9 and how brutally powerful it is, is shown by the fact that it is already certified for all 2009 PWA events, and can therefore be used in all World Cup events in the new year! Karin Jaggi was already competing very successfully on the RAM F8 at all 2008 PWA slalom contests.
| Size | Boom max (m) | Luff max (m) | Vario Top | Battens | Camber | IMCS | Best Mast | Best/Alt. Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 1.82 | 4.17 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 19 - 17 | **** | 400/370 |
| 5.8 | 1.89 | 4.33 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 21 - 19 | **** | 430/400 |
| 6.3 | 1.96 | 4.52 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 20 - 22 | **** | 430 |
| 6.8 | 2.04 | 4.70 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 20 - 22 | **** | 430 |
| 7.3 | 2.11 | 4.85 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 24 - 26 | **** | 460 |
| 7.8 | 2.17 | 5.00 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 25 - 28 | **** | 460/490 |
| 8.4 | 2.34 | 5.14 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 25 - 28 | **** | 490/460+CX |
| 9.0 | 2.42 | 5.34 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 28 - 32 | **** | 490+CX40/520 |
| 9.9 | 2.51 | 5.58 | -- | 7 | 4/3 | 32 - 28 | **** | 520/490+CX |
** Platinum Series ** Gold Series
CX = Carbon.Xtender 40 or 50cm
CX40 = Carbon.Xtender 40cm
CX30 = Carbon.Xtender RDM 30cm
