Comments on: 2010 Zephyr http://www.ezzy.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymoushttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Anonymous Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:40:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-609 thanks for the message back Paul. I believe you are working with Kirk? I think the Zephyr is an excellent choice, but you should also consider the Freeride 7.5. I believe I backed Kirk up with an offer for you to use the Freeride for a month, then you can swap for the Freeride, no? The Freeride is certainly a nicer sail. Overall much lighter and more nimble feeling. The Zephyr does have the ability to be tuned for more low end, but you might just find the 7.5 offers enough low end to get extra days at the Lake. thanks for the message back Paul. I believe you are working with Kirk? I think the Zephyr is an excellent choice, but you should also consider the Freeride 7.5. I believe I backed Kirk up with an offer for you to use the Freeride for a month, then you can swap for the Freeride, no? The Freeride is certainly a nicer sail. Overall much lighter and more nimble feeling. The Zephyr does have the ability to be tuned for more low end, but you might just find the 7.5 offers enough low end to get extra days at the Lake.

]]> By: Paulhttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-606 Paul Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:06:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-606 Thank you for the prompt response.  I live in Murrieta, California.  I windsurf at Lake Elsinore and Mission Bay in San Diego, approximately 60 miles south.  The issue for me is whether I should get a 7.5 Freeride or go with the Zephyr.  I am looking for a low wind sail to compliment my 5.2 and 6.0.  I enjoy windsurfing a great deal, but I am by no means an expert in any sense of the term.  I weigh 175 pounds and I am 5' 9".  Thank you so much for the help.  Your answer will seal the decision.   Thank you for the prompt response.  I live in Murrieta, California.  I windsurf at Lake Elsinore and Mission Bay in San Diego, approximately 60 miles south.  The issue for me is whether I should get a 7.5 Freeride or go with the Zephyr.  I am looking for a low wind sail to compliment my 5.2 and 6.0.  I enjoy windsurfing a great deal, but I am by no means an expert in any sense of the term.  I weigh 175 pounds and I am 5′ 9″.  Thank you so much for the help.  Your answer will seal the decision.  

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-605 Anonymous Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-605 thanks for the email back Paul. The Zephyr would be an excellent sail for the Starboard 269. I think it would be perfect. Unfortunately, the 430 Nolimitz is too short, and not an ideal bend either. Best to find a RDM or Standard Diameter 460/25/25. Where do you live? thanks for the email back Paul. The Zephyr would be an excellent sail for the Starboard 269. I think it would be perfect. Unfortunately, the 430 Nolimitz is too short, and not an ideal bend either. Best to find a RDM or Standard Diameter 460/25/25. Where do you live?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-426 Anonymous Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:41:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-426 215-226 sorry for the confusion! 215-226
sorry for the confusion!

]]> By: Jean-Philippehttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-425 Jean-Philippe Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-425 Hi Tim, What is the real length of the boom: 205 - 212 as specified in the downloadable Zephyr Catalog or 215-226 as specified in the Sail Specs tab above. It makes a real difference... Regards Jean-Philippe Hi Tim,
What is the real length of the boom:
205 – 212 as specified in the downloadable Zephyr Catalog or 215-226 as specified in the Sail Specs tab above. It makes a real difference…
Regards
Jean-Philippe

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-424 Anonymous Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-424 hello Jean-Phillipe. Yes, this is exactly the kind of situation we designed the Zephyr for! I think it would work great for you.Kind Regards, Tim hello Jean-Phillipe.
Yes, this is exactly the kind of situation we designed the Zephyr for! I think it would work great for you.

Kind Regards,
Tim

]]> By: Jean-Philippehttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-422 Jean-Philippe Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:38:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-422 Hi, I've got 2 "big" boards, an old Fanatic Ultra Cat (3.80 m long, about 300 l) for cruising and a Tabou Rocket (135 l, 72 cms wide, 2,50 m long) for fun riding. I use a 7.2 m² Saber sail on these 2 boards, but in very light winds (between 10 and 13 knots) I cannot obtain planning. I planned to buy a 8.5 sail, but it's another sail (and I need to buy a mast) when I saw your Zephyr sail on you website which seems to be the perfect sail for me (1 size fits all light winds conditions), which can replace 3 sails. Do you think it's adapted to my program especially for my Tabou board? Regards Jean-Philippe Hi,
I’ve got 2 “big” boards, an old Fanatic Ultra Cat (3.80 m long, about 300 l) for cruising and a Tabou Rocket (135 l, 72 cms wide, 2,50 m long) for fun riding. I use a 7.2 m² Saber sail on these 2 boards, but in very light winds (between 10 and 13 knots) I cannot obtain planning. I planned to buy a 8.5 sail, but it’s another sail (and I need to buy a mast) when I saw your Zephyr sail on you website which seems to be the perfect sail for me (1 size fits all light winds conditions), which can replace 3 sails. Do you think it’s adapted to my program especially for my Tabou board?
Regards
Jean-Philippe

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Anonymous Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:14:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-411 Thanks for the message. Good question. Typically, a long board responds better with a sail with the draft more "back". You can balance the rig against the board better. That being said, you can make a "draft forward" sail work great with a long board once you learn how to balance it. The Zephyr can be tuned full, and be an effective light air longboard sail. It can also be rigged more "draft forward" by applying more ouhaul tension. You might see the enormous outhaul range (215-226). So, I see the Zephyr as being an effective swiss army knife of a sail for a variety of sailing styles and conditions. It sails very well in a huge variety of styles and conditions.The Freeride has a bit narrower range of use, but it outperforms the Zephyr when it is powered up. It feels more balanced and sails faster.I think you will find the Zephyr is a perfect choice for Evo board.Hope this helps! Thanks for the message. Good question. Typically, a long board responds better with a sail with the draft more “back”. You can balance the rig against the board better.
That being said, you can make a “draft forward” sail work great with a long board once you learn how to balance it.
The Zephyr can be tuned full, and be an effective light air longboard sail. It can also be rigged more “draft forward” by applying more ouhaul tension. You might see the enormous outhaul range (215-226). So, I see the Zephyr as being an effective swiss army knife of a sail for a variety of sailing styles and conditions. It sails very well in a huge variety of styles and conditions.

The Freeride has a bit narrower range of use, but it outperforms the Zephyr when it is powered up. It feels more balanced and sails faster.

I think you will find the Zephyr is a perfect choice for Evo board.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: newhttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-410 new Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:19:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-410 what do you mean for longboard? i have a rrd evolution board 150L, it's ok for zephir? what do you mean for longboard? i have a rrd evolution board 150L, it’s ok for zephir?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.ezzy.com/sails/2010-sails/2010-zephyr/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Anonymous Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.ezzy.com/?page_id=133#comment-345 thanks for the message. The Zephyr has more of a draft back feel to it. It balances better with a long boards balance points. The Zephyr also has more outhaul range than any sail in our collection. It can be bagged out more, like more traditional long board sails could be. Our Freeride and Infinity sails are much more suited for taught outhaul tension and higher performance pointing and speed. Hope this helps! thanks for the message. The Zephyr has more of a draft back feel to it. It balances better with a long boards balance points. The Zephyr also has more outhaul range than any sail in our collection. It can be bagged out more, like more traditional long board sails could be. Our Freeride and Infinity sails are much more suited for taught outhaul tension and higher performance pointing and speed. Hope this helps!

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