RRD signer med nye internationale profiler
Roberto Riccie Design har netop meldt ud at de har signet med to nye internationale profiler – Finian Maynard (KV- 11) og John Skye (K-57).
Specielt inden for Speed vil det være med til at positionerer RRD bedre med en mand som Finian Maynard på teamet.
Pressemeddelelse fra RRD
Rrd is proud to announce that the Rrd International Windsurfing Team keep growing with the signing of former World Speed Record holder Finian Maynard. Finian is no doubt one of the fastest riders of the world and a slalom and speed addicted. His season goals are to stay on the top of PWA Slalom Ranking and to score the new speed world record.Definitely another hot RRD rider to watch right on this 2008 season!
New Rrd Team Rider Finian Maynard:
“I have know Roberto for many years. I was sponsored by RRD in 1996 on my second full year on the PWA tour and I had some very good results on his boards like my first podium finish of 3rd in the World Cup of Paros, Greece. The time seemed right to join the RRD team again as they were looking for a top slalom rider.
The RRD boards fit my style. I have been rigourously testing them in Gran Canaria in different wind strengths before I made my decision to join and I am confident that they can help me to my goals this year once I learn them a little more and get comfortable. I also want to work closely again with Roberto and his team as they are based in Tuscany and I spend a lot of time these days in Europe so logistically it made sense for testing and developing for the future.
Of course my season objective is to win.”
Rrd Brand manager Roberto Ricci:
“I’m very happy to welcome again Finian in the Rrd family.
He is the fastest windsurfer I have ever met and I am sure that he will find the right support he need with us. I have raced for many years with Finian in the tour and know very well what he needs to win .!”
Full name: Finian Maynard
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 117 kg
Birthdate: 22 November 1974
Nationality: Irish
Residence: British Virgin Islands
Speed sail number: 11
Sail Number: KV-11
Best personal speed : 48.70 knots
Sponsors: RRD, Neil Pryde, BVI Tourism, Deboichet Foils
Discipline: Race / Speed
Web site: http://Mastersofspeed.com
Career highlights :
Two-time World Outright 500 meter record holder (46.82 & 48.70-knots)
World outright nautical mile record holder (39.97-knots)
WSSRC 10 Sq.M Class record holder
4-time Speed World Champion (‘98-’01)
5th – 2007 PWA World Tour Slalom ranking
Rrd is proud to announce another hot rider has decided to join the Rrd International Windsurfing Team: John Skye.
Skyeboy is not just a cool guy, he is a world class wave sailor, known for his radical moves, constantly achieving great results and masses of exposure in the windsurfing media. Skyboy is definitely another hot RRD rider to watch for the future.
New RRD Team Rider John Skye:
“I have heard so many good things about RRD boards and when I tried their new WaveTwin74, it blew me away how nice it was. That was pretty much what sealed the deal for me. All the boards look really cool and RRD is really pushing forwards, so it’s great to be part of the team.”.
Rrd Brand manager Roberto Ricci:
“I’m very happy to welcome Skyeboy aboard on Rrd Team. John rips, works hard and is
one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, with a huge amount of worldwide respect. Now
he is equipped with the best toys he can rip and enjoy his sailing yet further just like Alex
is doing by all accounts. The RRD Family keep growing and it’s a pleasure to manage a
such team of so cool and so high skilled guys!”
Full name: John Skye
Sail: K-57
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Birthdate : 28.06.1977
Nationality: British
Residence: Great Britain
Debut: 2001
Website: www.johnskye.com
BEST RESULTS
1995 UK National Youth Champion
1998 UK Amateur champion – Waves, Freestyle & Racing
1999 National Student Champion
2001 European Freestyle Champion
2002 9th Overall PWA World Tour – Freestyle
2003 UK Triple Crown Series Champion – 1st place at every event.
National Wave saiing Champion
2004 UK Triple Crown Series Champion
10th Overall PWA World Tour – Waves
10th Overal PWA World Tour – Super X
3rd PWA Fuerteventura – Super X
4th PWA Costa Brava – Super X
2005 UK Triple Crown Champion
11t Overall PWA World Tour – Waves
13th Overall PWA World Tour – Super X
4th PWA Guincho – Waves
2006 ranked 15th Wave and Super X
15th Overall PWA Waves
3rd place Madagascar Windsurf Challenge
2007 15th Overall PWA Waves
1st PWA Tiree
13th PWA Brazil
9th PWA Guincho
17th PWA Pozo
3rd Overall UKWA 4 Nations
1st place UKWA West Wittering
1st place UKWA Ireland