I always find it hard to imagine the sails are developed on Maui, the Mecca of high wind down the line wave sailing. For us here on Fuerteventura, there is no brand that even comes close to fullfill our specific needs, it´s like if they were designed here. Unlike the other Canary Islands, we do get 70% cross off shore riding conditions with some decent sized waves but winds are lighter on average and actually some of the best days are the super clean float ´n ride days where you have to float our through the channel down wind, and get up wind to pick your wave. For these conditions, you can set the sail bagged out and it will deliver the necesary power to get out like no other sail does and it still feels very light, balanced and neutral, no shifts of the centre of effort. But also the flatter settings feel great if the wind is stronger or on shore. Also with the bigger waves and bigger sails, forces are higher too if you get washed, again here, there is no competition really. Add to that all the little essential details like a vinyl window so you don´t go up to the lip blind like with a monofilm window after 10 sessions, the exchangable variotop webbing, the exchangable pulley system, the rigging guides, the extra strong mast sleeve material, etc.

thanks for the inquiry. Absolutely yes. We include an adjustable turbine at the top of the sails so that you can adjust if necessary. However, I would encourage you to use the shortest mast possible with the sails. Not only is the performance better with a shorter (softer) mast, but the sails are easier to rig. The rig usually feels lighter in your hands as well. Please email specifically what size sail you are looking to rig and what mast you are planning on using if you get a chance.

For the Ezzy 5.2, the chart recommends base 400 and top 430 Ezzy mast parts. What extension size would you recommend? And what would be best: mixing both sizes, or would 400 top and bottom work, or 430 top and bottom?

Thanks!

thanks for the posting. You can rig the 5.2 on a straight 430, a 430 tip/400 bottom combo, or a straight 400cm mast. The Straight 400 will rig with a “medium” size extension from most brands.
For the ultimate performance, I would recommend the 430 Ezzy Tip/400 Ezzy bottom.
Hope this helps!
Tim

thanks!

this is a great way to spread the sails! I’ve been doing this same scaling for many years.
The sails have huge tuning range and you won’t run into trouble at all. One added bonus is that it is easy to decide which sail to rig when you get to the beach:)

Is that new color red or is that a “pink panther?”

When are you going to come out with a ‘Wave Cougar’ for us older gals?

Are you planing on developing a four batten sail to complement the 5 batten panther?

….Ciao David,
excuse the tone confidential and my English is not perfect but now, after years of use, do you consider an EZZY family … I don’t have suggestions to make, it would be able, as they are just one of many windsurfing enthusiasts, I write only to express my appreciation for your work and how, years ago, Ezzy Sails has changed my way of doing Wsurf.
Luciano from Italy …
PS: for what I am concerned you can write great like all EZZY sail and colors as you like but the important thing is that it remains excellent as always …

Tim,
I’m in South padre for the month of April. Today we got big wind and I got to use the 4.2 Panther for the first time. I have been a big fan of your freeride sails and wondered why Ezzy didn’t make them in the smaller sizes. Well, now I know. The Panther rips. Fast, big wind range and most of all, stable. By the way, maybe 20 people out, more than half on Ezzy sails. When it gets windy its the sail of choice.

Thanks for reaching out. If there is one thing I love about Ezzy’s, it is that they can be tuned for good power and stability. I’m about 210, and I’ve been so happy with the Panther series for power and the locked in center of effort. Where do you live? Perhaps I could connect you with a dealer who sells both Gaastra and Ezzy to give you an unbiased take on the sails. Let me know.

try reaching to Alexander Karpenko
Foratech- Alexander Karpenko
Marshala Rybalko str. 7/18 k
63 Kiev Ukra
380 44 442 21 80
Alexander

thanks for the message! The 5.2 traditionally has worked great on the 430 or 430/400 combo. David found the 430/400 combo was an “ideal” configuration for the Ezzy mast series for both years. For the ’11, we shortened the luff just a bit, and a straight 400 is also a good option. Still, I think the ideal mast for both the ’11 and ’10 sails would be as follows:
1. first choice – Ezzy RDM 430 tip/400 bottom
2. second choice – 430/25/21 mast, either Ezzy or Fiberspar/Powerex mast

for the ’11 only, a good third choice – 400/25/19 mast, either Ezzy or Fiberspar/Powerex mast.

Hope this helps!

thank you for the email. Regarding the “Ezzy Mast” combinations we like to use the “mix and match” options to help you save money on mast purchases, and to obtain a really light and efficient mast combination to make the sails work their best. Standard mast lengths are great options, and should be clearly shown on the chart under “suggested mast first choice” or “suggested mast second choice”. Using the “Ezzy Mast”, the concept would be to use a tip that is either the same length or longer than the bottom.

It might be best if you gave me a call to discuss. 800 490 7436. You can also research on our web site here:
http://www.ezzy.com/masts/mast-overview/

Regarding the 370, I would suggest either the Ezzy combo (370 tip/340 bottom) or a straight 370/27/17.

thanks for reaching out! One of the biggest improvements we’ve seen in sail design over the last few years is sail range. Take advantage of it! I suggest first selecting the one sail size that you feel is most important to you. Some people just have to have a 4.7…yet others feel a 5.0 is the way to go. From there, I suggest big jumps. Here is an example:

key sail – 5.0

quiver suggestion: 5.8, 5.0, 4.2
mast:
430 tip/430 bottom for 5.8
370 bottom/430 tip for 5.0
370 tip/370 bottom for 4.2

Cover the whole range with two masts.

Let me know your thoughts.

perhaps the following if the 4.7 will be your most used sail.

5.5 Panther – 460 tip/400 bottom
4.7 Panther – 400 tip/400 bottom
4.0 Panther – 400 tip/340 bottom

You could also configure this way if you feel the 5.5 will be the most used sail:
5.5 Panther – 430 tip/430 bottom
4.7 Panther – 430 tip/370 bottom
4.0 Panther – 370 tip/370 bottom

thanks for the message Donny. I completely understand what you are saying. Some companies design a very flat sail for freestyle oriented sailing. David has a different approach. If the sail has great power, range, and stability, you should be able to enjoy the best of ALL worlds. There are some years of our sails that have a deeper feel and can be a bit more work for freestyle. I think the ’10 and ’11 Panthers are excellent sails for Freestyle and all other styles of windsurfing. Where is home for you? Perhaps it might be an option to demo one?

Hi All,

What’s the news on the panther3 LTD version. Are they available?

Thanks!

Thank you for the quick reply. Will there be any heading to Australia?

thank you for the email George. Where by chance do you live out of curiosity?

My thinking is that a 4.5 Panther and a 100 lt freestyle wave is going to be a bit of a rough combination. If it is that windy, you will find it better to use a smaller board. Seems like from your comments above that your 4.7 serves okay for a high wind sail for you, right?

Here is what I would suggest:

your twin cam 7.0
a 5.5 Freeride, or possibly a 5.5 Panther.
then a 4.7 Panther.

I would opt for the 5.5 Freeride if you are sailing inland lakes, and more on the 130 liter board. Go for the 5.5 Panther if you intend to use it on larger lakes and with the 100 ltr freestyle wave.

Let me know where you are sailing too. Perhaps one of our Ezzy dealers nearby can help you really hone in on what you need!

Hi, for 5.2 suggested mast is 400 bottom + 430 top = 415 mast. How good is this combo for 5.5 or does it require stiffer mast as recommendations for it are 430 & 460? I’ve been using 415 in ’06 Wave SE but planning to update it to 5.5 Panther 3. Wave SE is still going strong and it makes me sad to replace fully working sail with new one but Panther 2 & 3′s are just too attractive I’m quite light sailor at 70 kg’s, so even a bit softer mast could work..?

Hi,
I am 70kg weight ride at local lake in Russia. My sails are NP RS:Racing 9.5 which I use with JP Superlightwind and NP Firefly 6.5 and Simmer Icon 5.3 which I use with JP FSW 107. Now I am looking for sail to replace NP Firefly because It works in quite  narrow ranges (often overpowered) and not so fast compare with Simmer wave sail. Will Wave Panther 6.3 work in 12-20 knots (range between 9.5 and 5.3)? And one more question – if yes, will it rig properly on NP X6 430 mast?

Hi,
I am 90kg, sail in very different conditions from wave (North and Balitc sea) to flat water, i use 74acid, 81evo and 96kombat liter boards from Starboard.
Do you think that quiver conteins of 4.2 4.7 5.2 and 5.8 would be ok?

Thank you for the reply! I  will consider this, had ezzy few years ago and now I want to come back on Yours sails again.  I was using forces from Naish
best regards