TEST REVIEWS
Magazines tests give important feedback on sails you are willing to buy. What we are experiencing often from the feedback of the tests of our sails, is that we develop them for people who are not looking for limits in their windsurfing. That is exactly true, as we develop each model taking it the max performance possible. We are too addicted to competitions and goal is to take off any hand breaks. Sometimes a test can be better or worse according to which target the magazine testers are looking for in a specific sail: sometimes it could be the same as the brands, sometimes different, and it also depends on the target of clients of the magazines. This is why results can vary a bit from one magazine to the other on the same sail.
POINT-7 EQUIPMENT TESTS FROM MAGS
THE VERDICT FROM WINDSURF UK
SALT PRO 025 | The Pro Wave
The Salt Pro from Point-7 is branded as their pro wave sail, designed to empower you to go radical in waves under any conditions. Right away, the Salt Pro feels substantial in its build, with notably thick and robust monofilm. Rigging the Salt Pro requires some deliberate effort, especially when feeding the mast into the luff and applying the downhaul, as the sail features a slightly greater luff curve compared to others in the test. The leech remains relatively taut but falls away more at the mid-leech. A handy rigging guide on the top panel assists the rider during setup. The draft and belly of the Salt Pro have some pre-shaped definition built into the battens, which helps generate efficient power and flow, as well as providing low-end grunt for the rider. Its Dacron luff panel further enhances power delivery, offering a softer and more controlled power output while riding, with smooth on/off transitions. Point-7 uses a darker monofilm and X-Ply construction, making the Salt Pro a 100% anti-UV-ray sail. This not only prolongs the sail's life but also ensures a consistent feel throughout its lifespan. At first glance, the Salt Pro appears minimalistic and is not overly focused on scientific jargon or an abundance of materials. Yet, beneath its distinctive dark Point-7 colourway with white and grey accents, it’s clear that this sail is built to be pushed to the limits, ready to match the rider’s most radical ambitions in the waves.
Performance
On board with the Salt Pro, its robustness is immediately noticeable, characterized by a firm and proud frame. The Salt Pro thrives when powered up, responding beautifully to a generous amount of wind. It fills its shape with a forward-focused draft, emphasizing performance in high-wind scenarios. While it’s not a low-end specialist, it truly excels in high-winds, thriving in full-power conditions where control is paramount.
Once powered and in motion, the Salt Pro delivers impressive speed. The faster you go, the better it feels—becoming more neutral and lighter in hand, inspiring confidence. This performance encourages riders to attack ramps on the way out, with the sail's exceptional speed propelling you skyward while maintaining complete control.
Even in overpowered conditions, the Salt Pro remains composed, making it an excellent option for riders who prefer to size up in gusty or on-off wind conditions. The Salt Pro ensures comfortable power is always at your fingertips, so you’re never caught short. On a wave, the Salt Pro excels when matched with its natural character. This sail thrives when moved and placed with speed and flow, particularly in waves with power or well-powered wind conditions. Its stable, control-oriented nature ensures you enjoy every moment, even where other sails might falter. While some sails might crumble or be ripped from your hands in challenging conditions, the Salt Pro keeps you riding with style and ease. It’s the perfect specialist for those who embrace full-power conditions, where control and stability take centre stage.
VITAL STATS
Price: €649
Size: 5m
Luff: 407cm
Boom: 164cm
Battens: 4
Ideal Mast: 400 RDM
Weight: 3.7kg
Available sizes: 3.3/3.7/4.0/4.2/4.5/4.7/5.0/5.2/5.6
AF HARNESS LINES (for foil and fin)
Non-Twisting | Multiple Sizes | For Fin & Foil
Upgrade your windsurfing experience with the AF Vario Harness Lines—designed for ultimate performance and ease of use.
Effortless Adjustment
Featuring the Original Clamp Cleat System with a wide loop, making it easier than ever to adjust your harness lines for a perfect fit.
Unmatched Performance
Enjoy consistent control with no swinging, even when fully extended at 100%.
Empirical Design
The AF Vario Harness Lines come in a variety of sizes, from short to extra-long, designed to work seamlessly with both fin and foil setups.
https://point-7.com/af-vario-harness-lines/
The AC-0 is developed to be the fastest no cam sail on the water and has proved itself on many magazine tests, without having a wide mast sleeve and cambers.
Read more what SURF MAGAZIN felt when using this new beast! CLICK HERE
AC-0 6.9 NO CAM RACE 2024
AC-0 7.7 NO CAM RACE 2024
The AC-0 is developed to be the fastest no cam sail on the water and has proved itself on many magazine tests, without having a wide mast sleeve and cambers. The high-end performance will give you the high speed that you have always dreamed about. It's not a freeslalom sail, but a PURE NO CAM RACE, otherwise there would be no need for an AC-F in the range. Power and enhanced stability in both low and high wind conditions, combined with a very locked-in feeling that is only comparable to a cambered sail. Its low-cut foot encouraging the rider to lock it into a committed stance. When you want to be the fastest without cams, this is the sail to have.
THE SALT PRO WAVE 2024
a poised stance that will drive you into
critical sections with ultra stable power
at your finger tips, which you can turn on
and off at a moment’s notice as you ride.
THE AC-F 5.9 Crossride
The AC-F sits in the Point-7 range as the crossover sail, designed specifically for fun and user-friendliness. Design to donate power for planning in a smaller light size. To make distinction the AC-F is targeted towards “light wind qualities over high wind performance.”
LINK: https://point-7.com/zero-24-overview/ac-f-crossride-024/
SPY BUMP & JUMP: SURF MAGAZIN REVIEW
A nice single review done on the SPY. Sail used to bump and jump to pure wave riding. Control and wind range is the priority.
AC-Z 2 CAM RACING: SURF MAGAZIN
AC-X NO CAM RACING: WINDSURF UK
Do we really need cams to go fast? Do we really need cam to have fun in many of the long distance racing or local racing? Well, not if you have an AC-X! Did you check the pricing?
SPY POWER WAVE: WINDSURF UK
THE VERDICT A real-world wave sail for making the most of those gusty coastal conditions we are often greeted with as we turn up to the beach. Fast, powerful, and super stable, it makes a great high wind coastal freeride sail, for blasting and bump-and-jump enjoyment.
AC-Z 2 CAM RACING: WINDSURF UK
THE VERDICT: A sail that would be perfectly at home on a race course, the AC-Z sail impresses with its remarkable stability, punchy acceleration, and unique ability to maintain speed and lift during lulls. When handled confidently in turns, the sail can be moved forward elegantly while setting up the rider for power-packed exits.
AC-F CROSSOVER: WINDSURF UK
THE VERDICT
If you are looking for a sail that can give you that electric feel on the straights whilst still maintaining strong manoeuvre capabilities, then look no further. The AC-F provides the nessecary grunt to help get riders get going in the light and charge hard in the wind all the while being ready for stylish turns.
