The Prodigy standard works well for children and adults that are not going
to use sails larger than 6.0 and don't really sail in winds high enough to
get planning. They adjust the manual mast track to the best position for
their weight and sail size and leave it there. The fin and dagger are small
and made of plastic, so they work but they do not give much in the way of
performance.
The Prodigy comp has an on the fly adjustable mast track. when you reach
planning speeds you can pull the mast track back and increase your speed get
in the back footstraps rip. The 50cm fin promotes early planning and is a
must for sails 7.5 and larger. The large (race) epoxy daggerboard maximizes
lift for upwind sailing in nonplanning conditions. You will go upwind at a
higher angle with more speed. The Prodigy sails upwind like a formula when
you can plane, just retract the daggerboard, or if it's consistent planning
conditions leave the daggerboard on the beach. The Comp also comes with 6
footstraps rather than 4 on the Standard.
The Prodigy planes early and is very fast for it's size. In boarder line
planning conditions it can outperform shortboarders. It is fast around the
race course.
When planning it jibes very easy and controllable.

I feel the Prodigy is the best learning board out there constantly comparing
it to other boards in my sailing school. It makes learning so easy fast and
fun. Beginners progress very fast and enjoy cruising around because sailing
upwind is easy and they have the confidence to get back to the beach.
I enjoy doing freestyle on it. It turns really fast and has so much
stability that tricks are easy and dry.

I hope this helps you understand the differences.

Wind Power Windsurfing has both models of Prodigy in stock constantly. It's
been our best selling board since it can out in 02.
Feel free to call Kevin anytime @ 920-251-1002 with questions

ENJOY

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From: brucebraun00 [mailto:bbraun1@...]
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:04 AM
To: usa_prodigy@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [usa_prodigy] Prodigy Designs



I plan to update my board and rig this winter and need someone to help
me understand the differences, if any, between the standard and
competition Prodigy boards. I see Mistral dealers on the web who sell
the standard board but no where can I find competion packages.

Can someone elighten me? Do they both have adjustible mast tracks?

BooBoo






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