NEILPRYDE Z1 1998 User manual

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NEIL PRYDE Z1 1998
– USER MANUAL
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To close the lever, position the
shoulder of the screw in the
socket portion of the lever and
align the tube with the clip at the
front of the lever (C).
Apply pressure and
snap the lever
shut (D).
To open the lever, place the heel of
your hand on the lower leech edge of
the clamp and hook your middle
fingers between the sail and the lever.
Then pull back with your fingers prying
the lever away form the leech, while
pushing down the batten itself with
your other hand (A).
To tension the batten, turn the
screw anti-clockwise. To de-
tension the batten turn the
screw clockwise (B).
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B
A
C
This manual contains all the information necessary to properly rig the
Neil Pryde Z1 racing sails. Careful attention to the instructions and
suggestions presented here will help to ensure that you get the most
fun and best possible service from your sails.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
1. Batcam III with Power Snap System
2. Shear Tip Rotating Head Fitting
3. Three Position Clew
4. Low Friction Tack Fitting
5. Tube/Rod battens with exclusive CNC tapering
Please see the specific instructions which apply to each of these features before
you rig your sail for the first time.
1. THE BAT-CAM TENSION SYSTEM
Battens and Batcams are pre-installed and factory tuned. The
battens are pre-tensioned at the factory and should require very
little, if any adjustment. However, you might want to adjust and
further fine-tune. Battens may be tensioned before or after you
insert the mast into the luff pocket.
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Warning: Do not over tension the battens. The screw should be extended only as much as necessary to remove wrinkles
across the batten pockets. Over tensioning of the battens can damage the sail.

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THE SHEAR TIP FITTING
Before inserting the mast, make sure that you have installed the
correct mast tip plug for the Shear Tip Rotating Fitting. This plug is
supplied with the sail (in the sail bag pocket). You will need to remove
the plug which is currently in the tip of your CK95 mast and replace it
with the correct mast tip plug for the Shear Tip Rotating Fitting. After
inserting the mast into the sail, take care that the fitting is seated
correctly in the socket. Once the rig is tensioned, you may adjust the
tension on the Shear Tip sleeve using the Tip adjuster screw, but only
until smooth. Do not over tension.
Note : The Shear Tip Fitting has been designed in such way that it is
possible to push down the tip of the arm (see diagram), e.g. when the
tip catches a rock or the ground. When pushed down, the tip will
automatically spring back to it’s initial position.
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THREE POSITION CLEW
Select the clew ring that’s best suited to your requirements. Use the highest hole in light winds and/or very
smooth water conditions to develop the best power. In this position, you may use less outhaul for a fuller setting
without easing the mid-leech. Use the middle hole for medium conditions. Use the lower hole when overpow-
ered or in rough water when you want to tune the sail flatter without closing off the twist.
LOW FRICTION TACK RING
The Low Friction Tack Fitting must be rigged properly to ensure maximum downhauling efficiency.
Always rig the tack fitting according to the diagram.
RIGGING
A. Set your boom and mast base to the dimension printed near the tack. The sail
is designed to be perfectly trimmed on the correct mast at the recommended
base settings.
B. Check that all the battens are fully inserted into their pockets. Tension the
battens according to the instructions.
C. Insert the mast into the luff pocket taking care that the cams are correctly
located on the mast. Should the top cam fall off the mast, you should either
start over the rigging procedure again by taking the mast out and reinserting it
correctly, or you can release the tension on that specific cam by opening the
Batcam, pulling out the batten slightly and helping the cam back on the mast
with your hands.
D. Thread the downhaul line according to the instructions and partially tension the
luff using the low friction tack fitting.
E. Attach the booms to the mast, allowing space above it in the cut-out so that the
sail can be fully downhauled later.
F. Downhaul the sail to approximately 1 cm above the cleat
base as shown in the diagram. Fine tune around this
position. A small sticker has been provided with your
sail which you can wrap around your mast base and use
as a reference when you find your best tuning. When in
the correct tuning range the tack pulley will be as shown.
G. Re-tension any battens as necessary until wrinkles at
the batten pockets disappear. Be sure not to over-
tension the battens.
H. Adjust the outhaul to the recommended dimensions and make the boom
length so the clew is within two centimeters of the boom end. Use a tape
measure to ensure accuracy and repeatability of the settings.
I. To ensure correct tuning for your specific sail, please consult the trim
instructions that follow.
CAM RIGGING TIPS:
Grab the cams (through the luff pocket) and work them down the mast one by
one. This is easier and works better than trying to pull the luff pocket over the
mast from the sail tack. Keep the two cams opposite the boom cut-out close
together as you work them down the mast. The boom cut-out area of the luff
pocket should be compressed and wrinkled looking during this process. This
method reduces cam pressure on the mast and makes rigging a lot easier. Use
the tack handle to help pull the tack fitting close to the mast base. Do not pull
on the neoprene tack fairing.
DE-RIGGING PROCEDURES
Fold the neoprene tack fairing back over any mast base fittings before releasing
the downhaul. To de-rig, just brace the mast tip against a solid object, and
slide the cams up the mast one at a time, reversing the initial process.
1. CAREFULLY EASE THE OUTHAUL until it is completely loose.
2. NOW REMOVE THE BOOM COMPLETELY.
3. THEN CAREFULLY EASE THE DOWNHAUL a little at a time.
4. Remove the mast from the sail.

TUNING NEIL PRYDE RACING SAILS
A NOTE ON RIG DIMENSIONS
The rig dimensions printed on the tack of all Neil Pryde collection sails
show the following information:
• Base setting: this is the number which you should set your Neil
Pryde aluminum or carbon mast base ring. Rigged on the correct
mast you will be able to downhaul perfectly with the carbon base.
You will have to interpolate the setting for using the aluminum base
since the dimensioning is different.
• Boom dimension is stated as the best average tuned dimension plus
or minus 1 cm. This is measured from the forward edge of the mast (at
the center of the boom cutout) to the sail clew at the center eyelet.
These figures are intended as a GUIDE to proper sail trim and depending
on the rig components you choose may not always correspond perfectly to
the settings which are best for you.
SAIL MAINTENANCE
Always store your sail rolled and dry in its sailbag. Try to prevent the sail from
being crushed or badly creased. Wash the sail in fresh water after use if
possible, but do not store wet. The battens may be left in their pockets.
Do not leave the sail exposed to strong or direct sunlight.
Do not use any solvents or chemicals to clean it. If the sail becomes dirty, use
fresh water and mild soap.
Make sure that you always keep the Shear Tip Rotating Head Fitting as free of
sand as possible and flush the head area and fitting with fresh water regularly.
SAIL SAFE, HAVE FUN
Sail carefully and thoughtfully around other sailors and beach users.
Before leaving the beach check all your equipment thoroughly for
signs of wear or breakage. Always check the weather forecasts and
take note of local conditions and potential hazards before sailing.
Check for dangerous currents, and consider carefully where you
might land in the event of an emergency.
For further information on this or other NEILPRYDE windsurfing
equipment contact your AUTHORISED NEILPRYDE DEALER or our
distributor in your country.
When correctly rigged on the beach, the 1998 Neil Pryde Racing sails will show very little looseness in the leech. What is there will be most
noticeable from the head to batten # 2 although the leech may be loose to batten # 3 in some sizes - especially when tuned for stronger
winds. Leech looseness will not, however, generally be as pronounced as in previous years’ racing sails.
First set the sails to base recommendations printed at the sail tack. Then, if necessary, tune the downhaul so that the leech appears just
loose at the first and second batten. There may be some small wrinkles in the edge of the leech down to the first batten but these should
not look pronounced or extreme. There will be looseness of the sail material inboard from the batten ends down to batten #2 or # 3 but
this will not be wrinkled looking nor will the edge of the sail be heavily wrinkled in this area. Once the upper leech looks correct (see
drawings), then add outhaul until the leech makes a straight line from the first batten above the boom right up to the head.
This should normally require between 2 - 4 cm of “positive” outhaul (beyond the point where you start to feel
resistance). If in doubt add an additional 5 - 10 mm to be sure the sail is sufficiently outhauled.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAST
Every Neil Pryde sail is designed around a specific recommended mast.
To get the optimum performance from your Neil Pryde racing sails, use the
recommended mast. In many cases an alternative mast is specified and
this will also provide good performance.
Examples of correctly tuned
racing sails.
Ideal Downhaul
Moderate Wind
When softness edge is in the
middle of the Trim Zone