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Windsurfing sail comparison guide

Point-7 sail buyer's guide / 027

COMPARE THE
FULL SAIL RANGE.

Every Point-7 sail has a different mission. This guide puts the complete range into one clear comparison, so you can see where each model sits before going deeper into the individual sail pages.

There is no single “best” sail.

A higher score means a stronger focus on that characteristic or discipline. For Skill level, 1/5 means easier and more accessible, while 5/5 means more technical and demanding.

Point-7 AC-0 027 sailing at speed

How to read the guide

ONE SCALE.
TWO QUESTIONS.

01 / Performance

How does the sail behave? Compare wind range, planing, stability, acceleration, handling and skill level.

02 / Discipline

What is the sail built to do? Compare wave, freestyle, freeride, race, foil and entry use.

03 / Your priority

Start with the discipline you sail most, then use the performance table to choose the feeling you want.

01 / Performance comparison

HOW EACH SAIL
FEELS ON THE WATER.

Use this table to compare the character of every Point-7 sail. The scores are intentionally relative to the rest of the range.

On mobile: swipe table horizontally →

SAILWindrangeEarly planingStabilityAccelerationHandlingSkill level
AC-1 LTD
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
1/5
5/5
AC-3
5/5
4/5
5/5
4/5
2/5
4/5
AC-0
5/5
4/5
5/5
4/5
3/5
3/5
9+
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
1/5
4/5
F1
1/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
1/5
5/5
F0
1/5
5/5
4/5
3/5
4/5
2/5
RUSH-2
4/5
5/5
5/5
3/5
3/5
2/5
RUSH-1
4/5
5/5
4/5
3/5
4/5
2/5
SALT PRO
4/5
4/5
5/5
2/5
5/5
3/5
SPY
5/5
5/5
5/5
3/5
4/5
2/5
SLASH
3/5
5/5
5/5
3/5
5/5
1/5
SKOOL
2/5
1/5
3/5
1/5
5/5
1/5
Point-7 Rush-1 027 freeride action
Different missions. One Point-7 rig philosophy.

02 / Discipline comparison

WHAT EACH SAIL
WAS BUILT TO DO.

This is the fastest way to find the correct family. Start with your main discipline, then compare the models with the highest scores in that column.

On mobile: swipe table horizontally →

SAILWaveFreestyleFreerideRaceFoilEntry
AC-1 LTD
0/5
0/5
0/5
4/5
1/5
0/5
AC-3
1/5
1/5
3/5
5/5
1/5
2/5
AC-0
1/5
1/5
4/5
4/5
2/5
3/5
9+
1/5
1/5
3/5
5/5
1/5
2/5
F1
1/5
1/5
1/5
5/5
5/5
1/5
F0
1/5
1/5
4/5
4/5
5/5
2/5
RUSH-2
1/5
1/5
4/5
4/5
2/5
3/5
RUSH-1
1/5
1/5
5/5
3/5
2/5
4/5
SALT PRO
5/5
3/5
3/5
1/5
2/5
4/5
SPY
4/5
3/5
5/5
1/5
3/5
4/5
SLASH
3/5
5/5
4/5
1/5
5/5
4/5
SKOOL
1/5
1/5
3/5
1/5
1/5
5/5

03 / Choose your direction

START WITH
THE WAY YOU SAIL.

Once you know your main discipline, the choice becomes much faster. These are the main starting points in the range.

Point-7 AC-1 LTD 027 race sail
Race

AC-1 LTD

Maximum race focus, acceleration, stability and technical performance.

Explore AC-1 LTD →
Point-7 Rush-1 027 freeride sail
Freeride

RUSH-1

Early planing, freeride speed and easy no-cam handling for long blasting sessions.

Explore RUSH-1 →
Point-7 SALT PRO 027 wave sail
Wave

SALT PRO

Maximum wave focus with control, neutrality, drive and handling across changing conditions.

Explore SALT PRO →
Point-7 SLASH 027 freestyle sail
Freestyle

SLASH

Explosive pop, instant release and maximum handling for dedicated freestyle riding.

Explore SLASH →
Point-7 SKOOL beginner windsurf sail
Entry

SKOOL

Maximum simplicity and handling for learning, teaching and the first windsurfing sessions.

Explore SKOOL →

04 / Fast answers

IF YOUR PRIORITY IS...

Pure race performance

AC-1 LTD for full race, AC-3 for freerace and AC-0 for no-cam racing.

Fast freeride

RUSH-1 for maximum no-cam freedom, RUSH-2 when you want more locked-in two-cam stability.

Foil

F1 for dedicated foil racing. F0 for a more accessible no-cam foil approach.

Wave & high wind

SALT PRO for dedicated wave riding. SPY when you want more power and all-round freeride versatility.

Freestyle

SLASH is the dedicated freestyle choice, built around pop, release, rotation and light handling.

Learning

SKOOL is designed specifically for easy handling, schools, kids and first sessions.

NOW BUILD
THE REST OF YOUR RIG.

Once you have selected the sail family that matches your sailing, continue through the Point-7 Buyer’s Guide to choose the correct mast, boom, extension, base and accessories.

OPEN THE POINT-7 BUYER'S GUIDE ↗

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