May 24, 2013

THE 2013 EZZY PANTHER ELITE

4 Batten Wave Sail


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RIGGING GUIDE AND CATALOG

THE 2013 EZZY PANTHER ELITE

ezzy_panther_logo Our 4 batten, no-compromise wave sail. The Elite is the lightest and most stable wave sail we've ever developed.

Our Precision Calibrated Downhaul System takes all of the guess work out of rigging, allowing you to get the downhaul setting perfect every time.

The Elite is designed for our most demanding high-performance customers. This sailor is seeking the ultimate sailing experience Ezzy Sails can deliver.


"I received my Elite's last Tuesday. Wednesday morning I had my first session with the 5.3 on Wijk. The first minute it felt different then the Panthers (2012 Limited's), but after re-setting my harness lines the sail was very neutral. Didn't expect that the "flat" profile generates that much power. Wave riding was excellent: the sails loses the power when you put the sail down to start the bottom turn, also when overpowered. This was the biggest difference I noticed in relation to my old panthers. Non planning the sail is very light and easy to pump to plane!! The combination with the right masts and tuning only with the outhaul is great. Incredible, but it works!!

Looking forward to sail again to enjoy my new gear.

Thanks!"

Maarten (from the Netherlands)

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2013 PANTHER ELITE SAIL SPECS

Ezzy Panther Elite Luff Luff Boom Boom No. of Ezzy Mast Base Weight
Size (sq.m.) Min Max Min Max Battens Base/Top Extension Kgs
3.7 361.0 362.0 144 149 4 340 / 370 6 cm 2.78
4.0 370.0 371.0 148 153 4 340 / 370 15 cm 2.87
4.2 383.0 384.0 151 156 4 370 / 370 13 cm 2.96
4.5 392.0 393.0 155 160 4 370 / 400 7 cm 3.05
4.7 404.0 405.0 159 164 4 370 / 400 19 cm 3.14
5.0 417.0 418.0 163 168 4 400 / 400 17 cm 3.22
5.3 427.0 428.0 170 175 4 400 / 400 27 cm 3.33
5.7 439.0 440.0 175 180 4 400 / 430 24 cm 3.50


Note on Ezzy Masts

**We recommend using the 1st choice Ezzy Masts top and bottom with all Elite sails whenever possible for uncompromised performance.

2013 Ezzy Panther Elite Ezzy Mast Bottom Ezzy Mast Top
Size (sq.m.)
3.7 340 370
4.0 340 370
4.2 370 370
4.5 370 400
4.7 370 400
5.0 400 400
5.3 400 400
5.7 400 430


David Ezzy explains Mast Theory



Our removable, 316 stainless steel tack pulley can be replaced with our 316 stainless D-ring for those who prefer a grommet with a pulley hook.


ELITE SAIL FEATURES

  • Tommaso Petitti

    Hi!
    I would buy a quiver (3.7-4.2-4.7 and 5.3) of Elite sails. Can I use them with 370 and 400 simmer mast (rdm 9 2010, not mixed to each other)? Especially is 370 correct with 3.7 and 400 with 5.3?
    I have seen some pics of 3 battens sail: is it a project for next year Elite or in 2014 the sail will remain the same?
    Thank you.
    Tommaso

    • ezzysails

      thank you for the message Tommaso. I’m happy to hear you are interested in our sails. You could use the Simmer masts but you would have to re-adjust all of the sails a little bit. There is instruction with the sails that shows how to do this. It would be great if you could consider getting the correct Ezzy Masts for the sails. We have spent a great deal of energy getting the sails perfectly balanced for our masts. The Elite only has 4 battens and the sails are very mast sensitive. For the best performance and satisfaction you should consider Ezzy Masts. We also have the new Tiger available that is less mast specific if you do not want to change masts.

      The 3 batten prototypes were just a test. We have no plan to release a 3 batten wave sail.

  • Tommaso Petitti

    Hi! Thank you for the replay. Which are the mast options to consider?

    Regards
    Tommaso

    • ezzysails

      thanks Tommaso. The ultimate mast set up for the Elite is our Ezzy RDM masts. We’ve been thrilled with the durability and performance now for over 10 years. We just recently shipped a larger order of masts to our importer in Italy as well.
      Have a look at the “specs” link on this page, which will show you exactly which combination we like.
      http://www.ezzy.com/sails/2013-sails/panther-elite/

  • http://www.facebook.com/wind.spirit.7 Wind Spirit

    I am using the ezzy elite in sizes 3,7-4,2-4,7-5,3 with new Powerex mast 85% (340-370-400) using the top and the base like ezzy mast with stremlined extensions and I think that the sails work well.I would like to know if Dave has experiences about this mast with ezzy elite.

  • http://www.facebook.com/wind.spirit.7 Wind Spirit

    Might be a good idea to make a video on how to do the setup with the no ezzy masts!

    • ezzysails

      thanks for sharing this! We do have this video for all of the ’13 sails except the Elite. The Elite video is coming soon. The rigging guide with the Elite shows how to re-calibrate the system for a non-ezzy mast. I do feel strongly that the Elite is going to work as designed simply by using the Ezzy Mast. We work long and hard getting the sail to work perfect on the Ezzy Mast, and if you want it to work the best it can work, then please consider the investment!
      Here is a helpful video.
      https://vimeo.com/59616454

  • Wind Spirit

    With regret I must admit that I have not received any response and I think it’s simplistic advice to buy only ezzy mast… for my Elite quiver (3,7-4,2-4,7-5,3) I should buy 3 masts. In the logic of the products ezzy any advice or compatibility test I would have expected. But that’s okay!! good work the same …

    • ezzysails

      thank you for making the post. You have not received a response from us? I’m very sorry if that is the case, as I haven’t record of a question.

      It is very important on the Elite that you rig the sails with the recommended ezzy mast combination top and bottom. The Elite is a 4 batten, and is more sensitive to what mast you use with it. A 5 batten sail is more tolerant of different masts.
      3.7 – 370 tip/340 bottom
      4.2 – 370 tip/370 bottom
      4.7 – 400 tip/370 bottom
      5.3 – 400 tip/400 bottom

      required mast pieces:
      340 bottom
      370 complete
      400 complete

  • Evan

    I realise the Elites are Wave/Freestyle Wave sails but am curious to know how they perform as a freestyle sail? Do they have the bottom end power to get up and planing quickly, do they go light in transitions, etc. Would the Tiger be a better option? Thanks!

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