Avanti Machine M-1 Quick start guide
Rigging Guide
RIGGING
Avanti sails ship without the cams installed. It is
necessary to t your cams before your rst time
sailing. Cams are designed in several sizes to match
the diameter ow of our Avanti masts. The cam
with the widest diameter goes on the foot batten,
with each cam owing slightly narrower as one
moves up the luff.
For best results, use the recommended Avanti mast
and set your extension to the measurements printed
on the tack of the sail.
Rigging
1. With the sail on starboard tack, open all cam zip-
pers and insert mast into sleeve, passing it above the
cambers.
2. Check that the Avanti R.1 HeadCap is properly
seated into the top of your mast. The R.1 HeadCap
was designed for maximum cross-compatibility with
other brands.
3. Insert your extension, thread your downhaul rope
to minimize friction, and apply moderate tension.
The goal is to prebend your mast 3/4 of the way into
the mast sleeve.
4. Reach through the neoprene boom opening, and
attach your boom. Rig up your outhaul and apply
positive tension.
5. Release some downhaul to bring softness back to
the luff area. This will make seating the cams effort-
less.
6. Start by popping the cams above and below the
boom into place by reaching through the neoprene
boom opening.
7. Follow with the remaining cams by reaching
through the zipper ports and pushing down on the
cam inside the sock with one hand, while gently pop-
ping the cams up and onto the mast with your other.
8. Close zipper ports, nalize your downhaul and out-
haul settings, and hit the water.
TUNING HINTS
Cams:
Avanti sails are a snap to rig. If the cams keep
jumping off the mast during rigging, you don’t
have enough pre-downhaul applied. If the cams are
pinched hard between the bottom of the mast and
the sock making it difcult to pop them up onto the
mast, you have too much pre-downhaul tension.
Batten Tension:
Use enough batten tension to remove wrinkles from
sail body. Top battens take a bit less, bottom bat-
tens a bit more. Avoid over-tightening. For long
term storage, ease batten tension to let the mem-
brane relax.
Shims:
For ultra-ne tuning, or to match a non-Avanti mast,
we provide a handful of cam shims in the sailbag
pocket. To use them, remove the loose cam, and
slide the shim over the male cam tab. No more than
four shims can be used at any one cam position.
Tuning
Extensions:
Avanti Sails are setup for in-line extensions. With a
traditional extension, where the sail and extension
pulleys are perpendicular, the lower sock may show
some looseness not correctable by shimming the
foot cam. When using a traditional extension, let
the tack pulley sit higher, with 3-4cm of rope show-
ing between the pulleys.
WATER TUNING HINTS
Avanti Sails have a superior wind range accessible
with a few simple adjustments.
• In underpowered conditions, loosen the outhaul
(2-3cm less than neutral) and downhaul (5mm-
10mm) to increase sail draft and maximize
power.
• In overpowered conditions, tension the outhaul
(2-3cm more than neutral) and use maximum
downhaul (+1cm from normal setting) to twist
the head open, attening the upper third of the
sail.
• Avoid over attening the outhaul, as this can
make your sail feel twitchy in the hands.
• Downhaul tension and outhaul tension work
together to give you a stable, yet elastic sail. It
is important to adjust both in order to nd the
best balance.
• Test different rig settings to discover your own
ideal setup. A heavier rider may prefer a looser
outhaul/downhaul setting than a smaller one
does in the same conditions.
WARRANTY POLICY
Avanti Sails are guaranteed against defects in mate-
rials and workmanship for 360 days from the origi-
nal purchase date. Damages resulting from normal
wear and tear, UV radiation, neglect or impact are
not covered. The failure of any graphic due to fad-
ing, aking or scratching is not grounds for warran-
ty. This warranty is voided if this product has been
altered, retrotted, repaired or used for any kind of
commercial renting or teaching.
Avanti Membranes are particularly high-tech. Sail
stretch resistance and structure comes form the
custom ber matrix. With time, slight bubbles and
separations less then a 20mm circle are considered
normal, and will not be classied as failure or de-
lamination under this warranty policy.
All warranty claims shall be subject to investigation
by Avanti. This investigation may entail detailed
descriptions, photographs, and/or a visual inspec-
tion of the allegedly faulty equipment by Avanti.
All warranty requests must be accompanied by the
original sales receipt. If a product is found to be
faulty by Avanti, this warranty covers only the repair
or replacement of the faulty equipment. Avanti Sails
shall not be responsible for any other cost, loss, or
damage incurred by use of this product.
WARRANTY
SAIL CARE
Avanti Sails are extremely durable if treated with
respect. The rip-stop capabilities of our proprietary
membrane are many times more durable than lm
or basic xply sails. To get the most our of your new
sails, follow these basic guidelines.
General Guidelines
• Our ultra-modern, high-tech membrane sail ma-
terials, like other sail materials, are very sensi-
tive to UV radiation. Leaving your sail rigged on
the beach for extended periods in the sun will
damage your sail and void your warranty.
• Rinse your sail with fresh water after using it
in salt water. To avoid mildew and degradation,
store your sail clean and dry. Do not use power-
ful soap or detergent to clean your sail.
• If you damage your sail, have it repaired imme-
diately by a qualied sailmaker. For very small
rips, Avanti includes a rectangle of sticky-back
monolm material in the sailbag pocket. Make
sure to rinse area to be repaired with fresh wa-
ter and thoroughly dry before applying a sticky-
back patch.
• Avoid over-tightening your battens. Loosen bat-
ten tension for long-term storage. This is espe-
cially benecial for Avanti overlap pockets.
Membrane Specic
• We advise removing the cams if you plan on
storing the sail with other equipment on top of
a car, or in a quiver bag for travel. With cams
uninstalled, your Avanti sail will roll into a tight,
stable cylinder, minimizing distortion and creas-
ing.
• Rig on grass whenever possible. Avanti light-
weight overlap pockets are not designed to with-
stand abrasion. Take care when rigging to keep
battens from rubbing on asphalt, or concrete
surfaces.
• Apply the provided sticky monolm patch to the
membrane itself for preemptive chaff protection.
These patches are particularly useful to protect
against areas that come into contact with boom
arms and outhaul cleats.
• Avoid carrying sail on your head when possible.
Avanti membranes are not designed to with-
stand point loading in the center of the window
area.
• Store in the original shipping tubes with the
cams out and batten tension released for long-
term storage.
Sail Care
WARNING
Windsurng can cause serious injury or death.
Be careful of power lines when rigging. Make no
mistake, windsurf masts conduct electricity. Never
sail in a storm, especially when lightening is a pos-
sibility.
Know the limitations of your skill level, and be aware
of the wind and water conditions before getting out
on the water. Be mindful of other sailors and beach-
goers when using Avanti Sails.
Warning
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