Hey there

I have a 2010 Ezzy Zepher. I use it on my long board (Mistral Pacifico) but have been advised this sail is not designed to work well/get planing easily and quickly on my shorter board- 125L Goya. Was advised the Freeride 4 would be a much better choice with the Goya 125 and / or my JP Xcite 145. Thoughts/opinion on this? Thanks

thanks for the inquiry Scott. The Zephyr is an unusual sail. It works on both long boards and more modern short boards quite well. The Freeride will give you more performance and more nimble handling than the Zephyr, but I wouldn't have any problem suggesting you use the Zephyr on your 125.

Similar question asked before about a large freeride (138 liters, 72 cm wide) for inland lake sailing. Only I want to stick to the 460 mast and goal is early planing. Zephyr or Infinity (biggest that works on 460 mast, looks like 7.5). I weigh 175 pounds.

for earliest planning on a 460 I checked with one of our testers. He and I both feel the Infinity 7.5 is the best bet. That sail goes up wind great and has a great motor in it!!

I own 5.8 Wave Panther, 6.5 & 7.5 Freeride (all 2009). Only mast is 460 CM Fiberspar 4200. I am looking to expand my quiver to include 5.2 WP and 430 CM RDM Ezzy mast. I will eventually purchase an even smaller sail (4.2 or 4.5) however this sail will not receive as much usage as the others. My rationale for selecting 5.2 rather than 5.0 or smaller is that the 430 mast will work with both the 5.2 and 5.8 WP's. Do you agree with this approach and sail spacing in my quiver? Also, it does not appear that any portion of the 430 can be used with my Freerides. Thanks

Geoff

Thanks for the email Geoff!
our mast configurator is currently under construction. We should have it up and live shortly on the site.
The key with our mast system is to outfit the sail that is most used with the best mast.
Do you anticipate using the 5.8 or the 5.2 more?

If you think the 5.8, then I would suggest:
5.8 - 430 complete mast (430 tip/430 bottom)
5.2 - 430 complete mast (430 tip/430 bottom)
4.5 - 400 combo mast (430 tip/370 bottom)

If you believe the 5.2 is more used, then things might come out a bit differently:

5.8 - 430 combo mast (460 tip/400 bottom)
5.2 - 415 combo mast (430 tip/400 bottom)
4.5 - 400 combo mast (430 tip/370 bottom)
Might be best to work with us or an authorized dealer for more clarity on the mix and mast system.
Regards,
Tim

Hi!
I just bought new Infinity 7.5 and maui RDM mast... and in your video there are 3 pair of cember but my sail come with 2 (ST-standard, M-medium). is this ok? ot should there be also a skinny cember?
thanks

thanks for the message. Strange that all the cams didn't come with your sail. I've never heard of that.
Did you check the cambers inside the sail already? If you need RDM cams, let me know your address and I can send them.
Regards,
Tim

Hi,I have a hard time to choose between a freeride 5.5 and a panther 5.5.looks like 2 different sails,for light wind i have a 6.7,witch is mostly freeride but when wind got stronger we got some nice swell and as an intermediate sailor,i'd like to start some jump and I'm not sure if the freeride ride 4 will be ok for bump and jump...Any advice would be much appreciate,,thanks ..

thanks for the question Yann. Very good one at that! Selecting the right sail is part of the fun:)
The 5.5 Freeride is a suitable sail for popping jumps and sailing in bump and jump conditions. It does have two battens below the boom. This will make the foot of the sail a little more boxy feeling for quick sail rotation or freestyle oriented moves however. If you are mostly concerned about classic bump and jump performance (popping jumps and a bit of swell riding) then the Freeride 5.5 is a great choice. If you are adding aerial moves, wave style cutbacks, and tricky turns to your bump and jump sailing then I would consider the 5.5 or 5.8 Wave Panther. The Panther doesn't quite have the low end power of the Freeride but it certainly has a more wave oriented cut. Hope this helps!

Thanks,this help a lot,since I'm not interested in waves( yet ),I think I will go for the freeride ...But now I have an another concerned ,Ezzy sail claimed ( The Freeride has a huge wind range which means you don’t need as many sails) can you explain briefly what could be the range size? and how to pick up the right one. Thanks again..

Selecting the right scaling is determined in part on your board, local conditions, and the masts and booms you might already own. That being said, I really like to consider big jumps between sizes. One advantage is that you find it easier to determine which sail to rig! The other benefit is that you are left to learn how to tune your sails. Here is an example of a classic quiver sizing that people have used for years:
4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0

Here is what I would suggest instead.
4.2, 5.0, 6.0, 7.5
I think you can make larger than .5 meter jumps between sizes below 5.0. Above 5.0 I think it is a good idea to consider a full meter. After 6.0, consider a meter and a half. First however, determine the size sail that you think you would enjoy the most, then scale off of that being your most important sail.

Thanks for the fast answer,I'll do more homework and pick the right one..Have a good day

Question about rigging of the 2009 Ezzy Freewave 5.2:

I understand the 1st choice mast for the 5.2 Freewave is 430cm. But can I rig the 5.2 with a 400 mast?? I weight 70kg and normally use the 5.2 Freewave with a Mistral Syncro 83.

Many thanks!

Thanks for the comments Eric. You could try the 5.2 FW with a 430 tip/400 bottom. That would work great. Otherwise a 400cm would work ok. I think it might be a touch soft, but it would still work.

My quiver is :
Infinity 6.0 with Ezzy RDM 4.30
Wave SE 2008 5.0 with Ezzy RDM 4.00
Wave SE 2008 4.2 with Ezzy RDM 4.00 (but I find it too stiff)

I would like to add a smaller sail, Wave Panther 3.5 (but I wonder if the gap with 4.2 would be too big) or 3.7 : what would you recommend ?

I will also need a smaller mast : what would you recommend as the best compromise for a 3.5/3.7 and a 4.2.

For information I am a light guy (65 kg), getting older every year (47) ...
Thanks

thank you for the question Bernard.
I have personally used the 5.0, 4.2, 3.7 quiver combination for many years here in the Gorge. It works quite well. The scaling just feels very comfortable, and it is easy to decide what size sail to rig! For a mast, you might consider getting a 370 tip/370 bottom. This would give you the perfect mast for your 4.2 (you will feel a big difference in the 4.2 when you rig it on a 370), and the 370 will work nicely on the 3.7. If you were to jump to the 3.5, you would want to use either a 340 tip/340 bottom or a 370 tip/340 bottom. You would then re-configure and use the 4.2 with a 400 tip/340 bottom. Let me know if this helps!

Hi your help would be appreciated I have an arrowws mast extentsion with base included the rope originates on the right habd side instead of the left on your chinook video, could you please explain the best way to use this as i seem to have a lot of friction. ps the base has 3 pulleys but i am only using 2

do you think it might be possible to email me a pic of your Arrow's mast extension so that I can see how they have the pulleys situated?

I want a three sail of freeride sails with 7.0 my biggest sail. please recommend 2 other smaller sails.

Ryan

thanks for the message Ryan! I suggest taking full advantage of the range in the sails. From a 7.0 I would consider going to a 5.5 Freeride or 5.8 Panther (depending upon your local conditions). From there a 5.0 or 4.7 Panther. That way the span would be:

7.0 Freeride
5.8 Panther
5.0 Panther
or

7.0 Freeride
5.5 Freeride
4.7 Panther

Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Tim

Hi,

I would like to know if RDM Severne Red Line 100% carbon would be correct with your Panther.
Severne are real constant curve and I understand that Ezzy masts are more flextop.
What consequences on the feeling and wind range ?
Many thanks for your answer
Aloha from France, North Brittany
Claude

thanks for the comments Claude. I'm not as familiar with the Severne masts as I would like.
Perhaps you could find out from Severne what their percent bend curve is. Our preferences are as follows:
tip - between 75-79%
bottom: 61-64%
Regards,
Tim

I'm an intermediate 185 lb. sailer and sail very gusty inland lakes on a 150 L freeride board.

Would a 8.5 m Infinity or a Zephyr be better?

Infinity or Freeride 4 for sure!

I use mast extension with a jack, it works poorly since the pulleys on the sail is separated. Can I replace the pulleys on the sail, or do I get rid of jack extension?

By the way, love my new Wave Panther :-]

thanks for the question Rolv. Not sure what you mean by "jack extension". Could you clarify or send a pic?
Our pulley is very easy to remove. Many people use our D ring which is a snap to install.
http://www.ezzy.com/images/sails/08_pulley.gif

Hi,I can't find what mast is needed for the Zephyr other than 460. I'm currently using North SDMs, are the bend curves too different?

thanks for the comments Phil. The Zephyr, and the rest of the Ezzy Collection all work great with standard diameter masts. The North SDMs work fantastic with our sails. A 460/25/25 is a great mast for that sail.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Tim

Thanks for that, I'm wanting the sail with best low end grunt in marginal 12-14 knot winds with so would the Zephyr or the Infinity 7.5 be best, without going up to a 490 mast. Thanks

thanks for the inquiry Phil. I checked with one of our testers about this today. Here is his reply:
"It would depend sailor size. If you are 175 lbs or less the Zephyr will have all the low end you ever need. If you are a big guy then the infinity would be the way to go."

Sure hope this helps!
Regards,
Tim
Shawn"

Dear Dave,

I would appreciate some advice on rigging 2009 Freeware. The rigging instructions say that the batten over the boom is not supposed to touch the mast. Is that true for the lower batten as well?

In my light wind setting, I noticed that the lower batten is overlapping with the mast by about ½ inch. Is that by design, or do I not rig the sail correctly?

Best regards,

Max

hi Max,
thank you for the message and for reaching out to us. The battens should not be touching the mast on our sails. I'm guessing you are in need of more downhaul tension. Have you had a peek at our rigging videos? The video for the Panther will serve perfectly. Check it out here:
http://embedr.com/playlist/2009-wave-panther-sa...

You are also welcome to snap a few shots of the sail rigged up and email them to us for review.
Best email to send them is david@ezzy.com
Regards,
Tim

Hello, I bought a second hand Wave SE 5.8 07 last year and liked it so much I am going to change my whole wave sailing quiver to the Wave Panther 2's. I was after some large Ezzy stickers to put on the outside of my van, think the logo is awesome and it would cover some less than pretty paintwork. Where can I get some of these?

Regards,

Gavin

great to get your message Gavin! I don't currently have the large logos in stock, but I do have some smaller stickers. You could email me your address at ezzy@gorge.net and I could send some along.
thanks!

Hello, I own an 430 2008 Ezzy mast. Does its bottom mach with and 460 2009 top to rig a bigger sail?

yes! All of the Ezzy masts are compatible with each other. In fact, our mast hasn't changed in many years. The general rule with mixing and matching our masts is that the tip section should be the same length or longer than the bottom. In other words, a 460 tip/430 bottom work great together (445cm overall length). A 430 tip/460 bottom would NOT be a good mix.

Hi, I have 3 Ezzy Wave SE (4.2-5.0-5.8) and I'm very happy with them, but because their huge wind range, I'm thinking to change them by 4.0 and 5.0 Wave Panther and 6.0 Freeride.
I have an old 3.7 and a Goya FRX 6.9 too, and the purpose of this change will be to not need them anymore. To cover all the range with only 3 sails and one mast for each one (370,400 and 430 Ezzy mast I have).
Is this a good thinking? is to big from 4.0 to 5.0?
any suggest?

PD: excuse my english ;-)

I like your thinking! The major improvement in sail design over the years has been with the range. I believe you will find the 4.0/5.0/6.0 sizes should work quite nicely. For many years I have found 4.2 to 5.0 works great for me personally. I believe the improved range in the sails will allow for the 4.0 to 5.0 to now be very comfortable.

hi, i have a question about panther 5.0 2009. i rig my sail with an hpl boom 135-185. this boom seems to be too narrow when the sail is rigged for light wind condition. if i rig with 1,66 boom- never done- the sail lays over the boom. but it happens also with 168-9 boom length. do i need a different boom? thank you.
enrico

Dear Enrico,

Thank you for your email.

I use the HPL boom too, though mine is the old bend, maybe yours is a narrower bend.

In any rate, I don't think it is a problem if your sail is folding over the boom. The lower section of the sail has the apparent wind at a smaller angle, which means a shallower draft is okay. The engine of the sail is in battens #3 and #4 (counting down from the head).

It might be a good idea if you sent me a few photos of your sail rigged for light wind. Best to have the sail lying on the ground and take a few shots of the entire sail in the frame.

Please let me know if you have additional questions and I am looking forward to seeing your photos.

Sincerely,
David Ezzy

Hi, could someone tell me the differences between Infinity and Freeride (7.5)? I'm looking for a sail for marginal wind (12-16knots) for a RRD Z-Ride 110lt LTD (I'm 67 kg). Which one would plane earlier? Which one would overpower earlier? By which margin? I would like to go from 7.5 all the way to 5.5... maybe I should look for a 7.0 instead of a 7.5? Thank you...

thanks for the email Leo. Good questions. We offer three different 7.5's in our collection. The 7.5 Infinity has perhaps the best low end power and upwind ability. The biggest thing you will feel with this sail is that the rotation out of a jibe will be aggressive. The sail will want to power up quickly and get up on a plane right away. Some people prefer a more moderate rotation and more gentle start up. That would be the Freeride.
The Freeride offers more gentle rotation and an overall lighter feeling in your hands. If you like to do tricks, this might be a better choice. If you are looking for raw power, the Infinity shines.
The zephyr is also an interesting choice. The Zephyr is very boomy, and offers great tuning range. It works great with longer and floaty boards. The Zephyr can be tuned to be very flat (fast and balanced) or very full (powerful).
Have you ever used a cambered sail before?

I have a 7.m freeride, and weight 200lbs. Should I use an RDM mast or should i keep a standard mast just like I am using now? I broke my mast and I am in need in buying one and thinking on swithching to a RDM mast 460cm, EZZY of course.

the RDM masts work great on the Freeride. No issue with you being 200 lbs. I suggest taking a good long look at the RDM mast program we offer. The light weight, durability, mix-and-match system, and easy rigging/derigging are all pretty nice features. They feel great in the sails too.

Aloha Ezzy crew,

Just got back into windsurfing after a 15 year hiatus and doing the gear search thing. back a million years ago I had the NorthSails designed by Ezzy and I loved em, so a natural first stop for me is here. I sorta figured out that my quiver needs to start up in the 6.5 ~ 8.0 area. I used to sail the high end slalom gear eons ago but don't currently have the ambition to go quite that extreme again. Naturally, my eyes are on the infinity and freeride models. They look very similar, my question is, in my intended quiver will I be getting advantage out of the cams with a 6.5 and 7.5 gap or is the freeride wider in wind range?

100kg + rider
Slalom board 100~140ltr (free)slalom board
both lakes and sea chop conditions with windrange intended to be 12~25 knots

Thanks guys,

hi Dave,
Welcome back to windsurfing! I hear this story many times a week. It seems many people got busy having kids, etc and had to set their windsurfing passions aside for a few years...then they come back and love it more than ever.

I would suggest looking at the Infinity 7.5 but then take advantage of the great range in the sails and go down to a 6.0 Freeride. I feel a meter jump is too tight. Go 1.5. One other option to consider is the Zepyr 7.5 instead of the Infinity. Both the Infinity and the Zephyr rig on a 460, but the Zephyr requires a bigger boom.

The Infinity has fantastic power and upwind performance. It just sails better to me in light wind if you are concerned about overall power and range. Once you go down to the 6.0 the Freeride is a blast because it has a light feel and ease of handling that the more hulky Infinity doesn't quite have.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Regards,
Tim

do ezzy freerides work better with rdms or standard? I'm ordering a new sail soon, which color is brighter on the water green,orange or red? thanks

thanks for the inquiry. The Freerides work great on either mast. There are some amazingly light SDM masts out there that work great. I'm a big fan of the RDM's because of the mix-and-match system and the durability. They feel great...and they thread in and out of the sail like a dream.
For colors. Tough one. Depends on where you sail. Tropical water and inland lakes are vastly different coloration. Where is home?