Wave SE 2008

The sail of choice for Josh Angulo. With Ezzy Sails every year is an evolution from the year before and quite often it is hard to spot the visual differences. This year is no exception but there have been important changes to the shape and handling of the sail as explained by Ezzy Team Rider and Boardseeker Technique guru Jem Hall.

2008 .v. 2007

NEW SHAPE

Yes, they still have an extremely wide wind range accessed through the outhaul but there have been some subtle changes as Jem explains.

Jem Hall: “The 2008 wave sails are flatter around the third and fourth batten. There is less shape in the rear of the sail and slightly less pull in the hands although still plenty of power.
The sail will feel less full, a little smoother with the power point slightly further forward”.

LESS OUTHAUL SENSITIVE

Something that was picked up from 2007 was that although the sails had a massive wind range they required a careful eye to tune. Mindful that a lot of sailors either don’t take the time or have the knowledge to fine tune their sails properly, Ezzy has simplified the whole process for the 2008 sails being slightly less outhaul sensitive and including the new Ezzy rigging indicators.

Jem Hall: “The ‘08's can take a lot more downhaul which gives them a lighter feel and they are less outhaul sensitive, though you will need to outhaul them hard in strong wind or when well powered up”.

REMOVABLE TACK PULLEY

This can therefore be replaced with a D-ring for sailors who want to use a pulley hook.

Jem Hall: “You can go either with the very smooth and tough 6 to 1 ratio on the pulley hook or remove this and use a D ring. These are available from your nearest and dearest Ezzy dealer. This has the benefit that you can use your own pulley off your favoured extension, if you so require, and you can also use an XT thereby giving you the choice. The pulley or D ring is held in place by a very sturdy split pin which is easy to change”.

5 BATTEN

The 6.3m fits on a 430 rather than a 460 and is 5 not 6 battens.

Jem Hall: “In the biggest sizes for ’08 we now have a 6.9 and a 6.3. For ’08 both are now 5 batten and set on a 460 and a 430 respectively. This gives you the added bonus of having a 6.3 wave sail that sets on your existing mast (a 430), that is bomb proof and with an awesome wind range is sure to get you out on those light days. Also great for heavyweights”.

CONSTRUCTION

The same as ever!

The main sail panels are made of ultra durable Spectra X-film with extra strength in the foot panel. The clear vinyl
window is tear and scratch resistance. However, the 2008 sails have a weft-stop sleeve cloth to resist tears from broken masts.

Rigging Videos

1) Threading:

2) Downhaul:

3) Outhaul:

4) Batten tension:

5) Profile:

6) De-rigging:

Size	Boom	Luff	Mast Config	Batterns	Weight	Ezzy Mast
2.9 sq mtrs	133 cm's	318 cm's	340/28/15	5	kgs	340 Top 340 Bottom
3.3 sq mtrs	140 cm's	339 cm's	340/28/15	5	kgs	340 Top 340 Base
3.5 sq mtrs	147 cm's	353 cm's	340/28/15	5	kgs	340 Top 340 Base
3.7 sq mtrs	151 cm's	363 cm's	370/27/17	5	kgs	370 top 340 base
4.0 sq mtrs	155 cm's	374 cm's	370/27/17	5	kgs	370 Top 370 base
4.2 sq mtrs	159 cm's	385 cm's	370/27/17	5	kgs	370 top 370 Base
4.5 sq mtrs	164 cm's	395 cm's	400/25/19	5	kgs	400 Top 370 Base
4.7 sq mtrs	168 cm's	407 cm's	400/25/19	5	kgs	400 top 400 Base
5.0 sq mtrs	174 cm's	420 cm's	400/25/19	5	kgs	400 Top 400 Base
5.2 sq mtrs	179 cm's	431 cm's	430/25/21	5	kgs	430 Top 400 Base
5.5 sq mtrs	183 cm's	441 cm's	430/25/21	5	kgs	430 Top 430 Base
5.8 sq mtrs	187 cm's	448 cm's	430/25/21	5	kgs	430 Top 430 Base
6.0 sq mtrs	192 cm's	455 cm's	430/25/21	5	kgs	430 Top 430 Base
6.3 sq mtrs	196 cm's	458 cm's	430/25/21	5	kgs	430 Top 430 Base
6.9 sq mtrs	200 cm's	488 cm's	460/25/25	5	kgs	460 Top 460 Base