Rigging a 1998 Ezzy Power Slalom Sail
Opening the zipper will make it easier to snap the cam on to the mast. But, to avoid damaging
the zipper, be sure to close the zipper again before tensioning the cam batten.
Quick Tip: The amount of downhaul tension will vary for different
wind conditions: A high-wind setting requires more twist,
increasing your top-end speed. For lighter wind, the sail will
perform better with less downhaul. This gives the sail a tighter
leech and better low-end power, which you will need
5) Downhaul the sail to make the leech go loose between the
battens. A good way to gauge the correct downhaul is to
observe the head leech area between battens #1 and #2. For
high wind sailing, the looseness should extend to the back
seam on the panel. For light wind sailing, the looseness will
end about 30cm (12") behind the back seam.
Quick Tip: The amount of downhaul tension will vary for different
wind conditions: A high-wind setting requires more downhaul
tension to loosen the upper leech and give more twist, increasing
your top-end speed. For lighter wind, the sail will perform better
with less downhaul. This gives the sail a tighter leech and better
low-
end power, which you will need to get on a plane quicker and
be carried through lulls faster.
Quick Tip: For the correct sail rake, the foot edge of the tack
should be approximately 4 inches (10cm) above the deck of the
board. Always 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.
6) Now, tension all of the
battens, starting with the foot
batten, by pulling on the batten
strap while pushing the palm of
your other hand against the
batten end-cap. Tension all
battens until the vertical wrinkles
running through the pockets
disappear.
Quick Tip: When the camber
battens are correctly tensioned, the
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