Techno 293 One Design : The One Design funboard benchmark

Having already been a best-selling leisure board, the Techno 293 has found a second life after the Federation Francaise de Voile selected it as the board to replace the discontinued Aloha as the One Design board for junior riders up to 17 years old. A selection further ratified at international level by the ISAF in November 2004.

What helped it beat off its rivals in 2004 was its general performance and easy control. With close to 3 metres length but moderate width it was able to out-perform the extra-wide boards. That makes the Techno 293 One Design the perfect solution to the wide range of conditions riders encounter in competition, from 5 to 30 knots. Competitions aside, the Techno 293 is ideal for learning and leisure funboarding, enabling clubs to reduce their overheads and equipment levels by having just one board model. With high quality fittings it really is a reliable, high performance board, comfortable in all water conditions.

Extra information:
Class name : Up to the end of 2005 the Techno 293 One Design will be the board used in Aloha class competition.
After that, the Aloha class will be permanently changed to the Techno 293 One Design class.
Visit the website aloha.internationalwindsurfing.com for all information concerning the new class Techno 293.

Rigs / sails : The Fédération Francaise de Voile has issued a list of recommended sails, including the Speedster 6.8 and 7.8 m2 already selected by numerous clubs because of their performance, reliability and value for money.

Construction : Thermoformed CTS for high impact-resistance
Reinforcements : Glass fibre with Carbon UD at the rear.
Fittings :

• Footstraps : Ergoform x 6 / Positions : 2 + 1 in the centre + 2 upwind straps on 3-position inserts
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  Footpads : 5 piece, 4mm thickness with 8mm under the heels
• Daggerboard : retractable, 60 cm polyethylene
• Fin : Select Ride 46 cm (moulded pre-preg) in Trim Box fin box

2005 Fittings
The Techno 293 One Design has been specially fitted out to meet the needs of racers and schools with high performance, durable fittings at an affordable price in case of replacement.
Footstraps : there are 10 footstrap inserts, four of which are specifically for upwind performance.
Daggerboard : the 50cm daggerboard under the hull is mounted on a removable housing.
Rail-mounted mastfoot : 3 positions options, adjustment by means of foot pedal, usable length 31cm.
Nose protection : EVA anti-shock bumper covering board’s nose.
Standard fin : Limited 36cm , leisure use fin.
‘Competition’ option : Freeblade Select 46cm fin, a high performance and allround design.