Rigging the Ezzy Wave with Graham Ezzy

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Graham Ezzy gives a comprehensive lecture on rigging the Ezzy Wave. Filmed on the 4.2 2021 Ezzy Wave in Tenerife, Graham explains tips and tricks for better rigging and longer sail life. Note: The Ezzy Wave remains unchanged for 2022. Let us know what you learned in the comments.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:16 Unroll Sail Without Damaging It
1:46 Insert the Mast Without Damaging the Sail
5:30 The Tack Strap Ruler
6:07 The Ezzy Pulley
6:27 Using a Duotone Power Extension? Switch the Pulley for a D-Ring
6:55 The Perfect Downhaul Threading
8:37 Use the Calibrated rigging gauge for perfect downhaul
10:07 How Much Extension to Use
11:27 Reset the Gauge to the Factory Setting
11:58 When is the Rigging Gauge Not Accurate?
13:07 Rigging Without the Recommended Ezzy Mast
15:30 Setting the Downhaul Using the Gauge
16:30 Tack Strap Tension Is Important
18:30 What to Do with Excess Downhaul Rope
19:05 Why Do the Numbers on Your Boom Not Match the Numbers on Your Sail?
20:54 How to Set the Outhaul with Rigging Chords
23:20 Theory: Outhaul and Downhaul relationship
24:00 Fine-Tuned Rigging: 4 Quadrant Rigging
26:15 Do You Need to Tension the Battens?
28:02 Do You Need to Rinse Your Sail?
28:55 Sunlight is the #1 Killer of Sailcloth
29:30 How to Avoid Damaging the Sail While Removing the Mast
30:38 Best Practices for Rolling Your Sail
32:26 Best Practices for Storing Your Sails
4 Quadrant Rigging:
If the sail feels unstable, add more outhaul and downhaul
If the sail feels stable, but the sail:
- has back hand pressure? MORE outhaul.
- pulls from above your head, feels close to catapulting? MORE downhaul.
- feels like it is twisting too much and not powerful? LESS downhaul.
- feels empty on the backhand (like opening a door)? LESS outhaul.
More information can be found at: www.ezzy.com

Пікірлер: 33

@txemawind 3 жыл бұрын

Excelent explanation, Graham!!!! Nowadays the best windsurfing info in social media is what you are providing. Please continue like this. Congratulations!!

@oliverkagi Жыл бұрын

Fully agree

@FATStereo 20 күн бұрын

Best video on sail setup

@FreshWaterWindsurfer 3 жыл бұрын

The most detailed explanation I've seen yet. This is what we needed! Thank you.

@Floatnride 2 жыл бұрын

How clever ruler on tack strap, removable pullies, outhaul measurement strings, pockets for downhaul rope, just love the thoughtful design.

@marcosgallodgp 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! thanks for taking the time to do this.

@Vok250 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thanks for filming and uploading this!

@russellscott1151 11 ай бұрын

Awsome video thank you. A number of things there that I was unaware of especially how those coloured outhaul tags worked.

@Tad-lo2uy 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic seminar and well done video. Finnaly I understand technic how to rig. Thank you a lot.

@windance Жыл бұрын

Great content thanks for going over the deets! 😀

@yilmazkurt8584 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Amazing explanation. You are a great teacher.

@viralml 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful - big thanks!

@marinatinseattle Жыл бұрын

alotta nice features on the ezzy sails. this upsold me.

@rikiwind9199 2 жыл бұрын

Un genio explicando! gracias!

@windsurf888 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Much appreciated. 🙌🙏🏽

@windsurf888 3 жыл бұрын

Realised I need more tack strap tension 🙌

@rasmuszaurins7233 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation! One further advancement would be drawing trimm marks on trimm marker all across making it easier to aligne with marking line on sailbody if marker has been offset.

@drachensurf3799 3 жыл бұрын

Danke für das tolle Video. Eure Segel sind spitze. Das einzige was mich an meinen 3 Cheetahs (6,0 / 8,0 / 9,5) und am 4,2 Panther II stört....keine ordentlicher Masttaschenöffner oberhalb der Gabelaussparung. Mann muss jedes mal hoch um den Mast einzufädeln. So wie das dein Dad in einem anderen Video zeigt (Mast an der Naht entlang) funktioniert nur im Garten aber nicht am Surfspot mit Wind. Bitte größeres Pad anbringen. Sonst... weiter so mit den tollen Segeln!

@niclaskarlin 2 жыл бұрын

Boom length can also depend on if rdm adapter is mounted or not. Typically add 2cm with rdm adapter.

@altumano 2 жыл бұрын

The calibration marks is a wonderful idea. But I find that over time, sail will stretch out and I need use longer boom and extension settings.

@davidhmws 2 жыл бұрын

From my understanding, the outhaul strings represent the correct "base" setting for the min, medium, and max downhaul settings. However, within each downhaul setting, it appears that you recommend maybe 1 cm outhaul adjustment to further fine-tune the power. Could you comment further on the limits of outhaul adjustment for a given fixed downhaul setting?

@GrahamEzzy 2 жыл бұрын

The strings work for a given downhaul setting. When you change the downhaul, you change the mast bend, which changes the distance from the strings to the end of the boom. Does that make sense? So, the strings are always a good guide for the given downhaul.

@eduardodiazcano8915 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Very detailed tutorial, it’s very appreciated Anyway maybe I’m rigging my Elite sails 2018’ and 19’ with some mistakes. My problem is that the sails if are rigged with medium wind measurements printed (with Ezzy masts) they have a lot of shape/draft (the sail draft extends up to the harness lines affecting to upwind and speed performance offering too much power. Maybe the problem is that I don’t apply enough tension to the outhaul cords.

@GrahamEzzy 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like more outhaul will help!

@markolovis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Graham, can I ask you what difference does it make if I rig a 4.7 (elite) with a 4mt (ezzy mast) instead of a two pieces recommended mast (370 base and 400 top that is), thanks a lot 🤙🏻

@heikohecker7197 Жыл бұрын

In a test report the sail is not recommended for bump & jump conditions! What is your opinion on this? I've been driving a Cheetah for the last year and I really like it. Now I'm looking for a 5.5 wave sail.

@loums52 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I just purchased a Legacy 6.5 with a GT C60 RDM 430 mast and Aeron skinny extension. Is it typical that a downhaul tool is needed to get the proper “bend” in the mast? …or am I just weak! Using the proper extension length according to the sail guide, the pulleys on the sail are still quite a way from the bottom of the mast so obviously I can pull much more, but not by hand! I have read that this can be difficult without a tool but some videos seem to do the downhaul by hand without too much difficulty. Since I am new to rigging, I don’t want to damage anything. Do I just pull much harder using a tool for leverage after making sure the mast is properly inserted? Thanks for any advice!

@ezzysailswindsurfing4046 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the message Lou. FYI, in the future you will get quicker service by contacting us directly via email. You may be having struggles with downhaul if your line is creating excess friction due to improper threading. Otherwise, many people do rely upon the downhaul tool or using a foot or other object as a tool to wrap your line around for leverage. It shouldn't be too difficult to get close. You might consult with your local dealer or community for in-person help

@loums52 2 жыл бұрын

@@ezzysailswindsurfing4046 Thank you!

@user-kh1kb7ue4l 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent explanation Graham. I have one small question. You mentioned that the outhaul depends on the height of the boom (standard in the middle) which is new for me. Does that mean that I shoud check the outhaul when I change the height of the boom during a session? And is that the reason you leave 1 cm for adjustment purposes?

@ezzysailswindsurfing4046 7 ай бұрын

Hi! The distance is not the same from the eye of the clew to the different parts of the boom cut out. So, if you change your boom height, you will also change the outhaul in doing so. Therefore, yes, you should check your outhaul if you adjust your boom height. However, if you adjust the height by 1 or 2cm, it won't have much effect on the outhaul. I leave 1cm so that I can pull a little more outhaul on the water without having to extend the boom.

@Brian_in_Indiana 2 жыл бұрын

What are the recommendations for keeping the sail rigged for a while (a few months)? For example, should I massively loosen the outhaul/downhual or keep everything at full tension?

@GrahamEzzy 2 жыл бұрын

This is a good question. Sails and masts are not designed to be rigged for extended periods of time. To reduce the amount of wear on the gear, you definitely want to release the tension. Also, consider rotating your mast 90 degrees every week to help keep it straight.