Extreme Sailing:
The Bladerider X8 offers an exciting blend of speed, action and thrills. Due to its light-weight construction and advanced engineering design, the Bladerider can lift in 6 knots of wind, fly through a lull as low as 4 knots, and will achieve boat speeds in excess of 20 knots in a 12-15 knot wind.
Its popularity stems from a unique combination of:

• Modern, hi-tech look
• Ultra light-weight construction making it easy to transport and launch
• High performance in a wide range of wind and water conditions
• Exhilarating speed and thrills
• Enormous appeal for youth sailors looking for a "buzz"
• Emphasis on fitness and skill rather than weight and strength

Suits Any Sailor:
The Bladerider X8 is an ultra light-weight boat with no trapeze or spinnaker, therefore allowing super high speed without any extra wires or sails. Hydrofoil sailing ensures that the advantages of higher sailing weight and physical strength are effectively countered by early, faster speeds achieved by lighter weight sailors.