WINDSURF BUYER\’S GUIDE
SAIL DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS
SAIL vs SAIL
SAIL INTRO FROM TESTERS & MORE
ALL ABOUT SAILS
EPISODE 1- WELCOME TO AQUADYNAMICS
EPISODE 2- MATERIALS STORAGE
EPISODE 3- NESTING & CUTTING
EPISODE 4- PRINTING GRAPHICS
EPISODE 5- SAIL’S BATTENS
EPISODE 6- FINAL ASSEMBLY
BATTEN TUNING & REPAIR
IMPROVE UP TO 15% YOUR SAIL PERFORMANCE BY LEARNING TO TUNE BATTENS.
Battens can be tuned without rigging from an experienced sailor, and this can happen if the battens are in total integration with the sail project. You can trust that our Point-7 battens are fully in love with our Point-7 sails, so let us show you how to learn it to do it yourself as well.
To tune battens, you need to understand how a sail works and how battens work. We won’t get to too many details as it’s an endless world, that if you have done some years of PWA racing you would understand and it’s better to leave that to the pros but let us give you some general details.
Battens are very important to finalize the tuning of the sail They can:
optimize the performance of the sail.
enforce a characteristic.
bring an update to the performance of the sail.
KEEP READING FROM ABOVE ARTICLE!
INSTRUCTION TO ABOVE VIDEO. Battens can break due to:
accidents in waves
mishandling in certain conditions.
For many taking out a batten from a sail it is already a mystery. Repairing them even more. Here are some instructions on how to repair the main parts:
How to put back on the batten tensioner. Starts at 9 seconds.
How to put together a 2-piece batten. (tip + 14mm tube) All AC sails. Starts at 1min,26 sec.
How to put together a 3-piece batten (tip+11mm tube+ 14mm tube) ONLY AC-1 and AC-Z. Starts at 3min45 sec.
How to use the adapter on the base batten from the AC-ONE. Start at 14min
ADVICES ARTICLES
WINDSURF MAST BUYER’S GUIDE
PRODUCTION AT OUR MAST FACTORY IN ITALY: THE VIDEO
Step inside the Bologna factory where Point-7 windsurf masts are made. Discover the materials, construction and engineering behind their performance, and learn what goes into the equipment you take on the water.
INTERESTING ARTICLES TO HELP YOU DECIDE FOR THE RIGHT WINDSURF MAST
Discover the Point-7 windsurf mast range, made in Italy using carbon prepreg. Get an introduction to our masts before exploring the detailed buying guides, technical advice and individual model comparisons.
Learn how to clean, store and transport your windsurf mast, and what to check when rigging. Practical Point-7 advice to help prevent avoidable damage and maintain consistent performance over time.
Explore the K100 and K80 in Point-7’s 2024 mast comparison. Understand differences in weight, durability and response, and decide whether a 100% carbon mast is right for the way you sail.
See how Point-7 riders test and select their windsurf masts. Learn what they look for in sail response, comfort and acceleration, and how testing on the water helps guide their choices.
Compare the Point-7 F100 and K100 sail masts for foil and fin sailing. Understand how stiffness and response affect sail balance and comfort, and why matching your mast to your sail matters.
Understand constant curve, flex top and IMCS, and how mast bend affects your sail’s shape and performance. Learn why matching the correct curve to your sail matters more than carbon content alone.
Compare RDM and SDM windsurf masts for flatwater sailing. Understand how diameter affects handling and performance, why sail size matters, and what to check when choosing a mast for your sail.
Compare Point-7’s earlier K97 and K87 RDM masts. Learn how their response, comfort and intended use differ, and why choosing a windsurf mast involves more than simply selecting the highest carbon percentage.
Start with the essentials of choosing a windsurf mast. Explore carbon content, bend curves and Italian manufacturing, and learn why matching your mast to your sail is central to rig performance.
