EZZY SAILS FREESTYLE 2000 User manual

Sail Tuning for the 2000 Ezzy Freestyle
EZZY FREESTYLE 2000
SAIL TUNING
Rigging:
IMPORTANT DOWNHAUL AND OUTHAUL INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
1) Slide the mast through the luff sleeve.
2) Thread the downhaul line through the base cleat. Do not
tension yet. It is easier to attach your boom onto the mast with no
downhaul tension.
PLEASE NOTE: It is okay to downhaul before outhauling. This will
not damage the sail, however it is easier to downhaul after the sail
has been fully outhauled.
3) Attach the front of the boom to the mast and outhaul the sail
to the boom length that is printed on the sail. The suggested
boom length is measured from the clew to the front of the mast at the
center of the boom cutout.
4) Downhaul the sail until the leech goes loose between
battens #1 and #2. Use the printed marks as a reference. For light
wind, the looseness should extend to mark #1. For medium wind the
looseness should extend to mark #2 and for strong wind, the
looseness should extend to mark #3. See diagram below:
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IMPORTANT DOWNHAUL AND OUTHAUL INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
With the correct downhaul and outhaul tension, the luff end of the batten above the boom should rest
about 2cm to 4cm behind the mast. If this batten is touching the mast, you need more downhaul and
outhaul.
Within this range, the amount of downhaul tension will vary for different wind conditions. For high wind, you
need more downhaul tension to loosen the leech. For lighter wind, the sail will perform better with less downhaul
so it has a tighter leech, less leech twisting, and better low-end power. When you change the downhaul setting,
the outhaul must also be adjusted. For example, in strong wind, you will add both more downhaul and more
outhaul and in light wind you will reduce the downhaul and outhaul.
Keep your base extension at its shortest possible setting. If there is not enough space for downhauling and
you have mast extending from the top, use the adjustable top to raise the sail up on the mast rather than extend
your base.
7) Tension the tack-strap until the edge of the sail beside the tack grommet touches the side of the
mast. The correct shape in the lower part of the sail will be attained when the tack of the sail is pulled up
against the mast.
8) Secure the mast pad by wrapping the Velcro™around the mast then over the mast pad.
De-Rigging:
1) Undo tack-strap.
2) Release downhaul.
5) Check that batten tension is correct. YOUR BATTEN TENSIONERS HAVE
BEEN SET AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD NEED ONLY SLIGHT ADJUSTING.
When correctly tensioned, there should be no wrinkles running across the batten
pockets. If the battens do need adjusting, use the screwdriver key that is stored at the
tack of your sail and tighten the battens until the wrinkles through the batten pocket
disappear. WARNING: OVER-TENSIONING THE BATTENS COULD DAMAGE THE
SAIL.
6) Release the outhaul totally and then re-tension
it. For light wind, pull the clew out approximately 2.5cm
(1"). For stronger wind pull the clew our approximately
8.0cm (3 1/8").
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
The Ezzy
Wave 2000 has been designed with the
profile built into the panels and should not
be sailed with
the battens rotating around the mast.
Before adjusting the outhaul, push the fronts of
the battens so they are rotated to a position beside the
mast. Then, as you outhaul notice that the foot batten
and the batten above the boom come off of the mast
when the minimum outhaul setting is reached. IT IS
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER that the freestyle has
been designed with the profile built into the panels and
should not be used with the battens rotating around the
mast.
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2) Release downhaul.
3) Release outhaul and remove boom.
4) Slide mast out of luff sleeve without creasing sail.
5) Roll sail from the top, tuck the mast pad in horizontally, and use the strap we've provided to tie the
sail.
6) Insert the sail into the sail bag with the sleeve-end first.
Sail Care:
Sunlight:
Sunlight will break down all sailcloth in a relatively short time (300 hours of direct sunlight).
Don't dry off your sails in the sun! It is better tot dry them in the shade, or to roll up wet.
Creasing:
Creasing damages sail cloth. When rigging and de-rigging, try not to crease your sail or let it flap in the
wind.
Sand:
Sand will scratch the sailcloth film and can clog the batten tensioners. Try to roll your sail sand-free.
Cleaning:
Use a mild soap and water with a rag to clean your sail. Harsh solvents may damage the sail cloth.
Contrary to what most people think, you do not need to fresh-water rinse your sail.
Storage:
It will not damage your sail to store it with the battens fully tensioned.
If storing your rolled sail vertically, make sure the sleeve-end is supporting the weight. This prevents the
clew from getting damaged.
Trouble-Shooting:
Problem: Possible Solution:
Foot batten does not flip: 1) Foot batten has too much curve, give more downhaul and outhaul.
2) Foot batten is over-tightened, release some batten tension.
Sail jerks you forward when starting off:1) Leech is too tight, try more downhaul.
Sail feels too powerful: 1) Sail is too deep, try more outhaul and downhaul.
2) Mast is too stiff, check that you are using the correct mast.
Sail lacks power: 1) Sail is too flat, try less outhaul and less downhaul.
2) Mast is too soft, check that you are using the correct mast.
Sail feels unstable:
1) Sail is too full, try more outhaul and possibly more downhaul.
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Sail feels unstable:
1) Sail is too full, try more outhaul and possibly more downhaul.
Sail feels heavy: 1) Leech is too tight, need more downhaul.
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