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Ezzy Infinity 2008 'The power House' - Windsurf Mag Test

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7.5 Infinity on Melvern Lake

PHOTOGRAPHER: Angela Riley
LOCATION: Melvern, Kansas
SUBMITTED BY: Joe Blanchard



Ezzy Infinity 2008 'The power House and Speed Machine':
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Ezzy Infinity 2008 'The power House' - Windsurf Mag Test

At a Glance

The Infinity is Ezzy’s second sail series,
complimenting the Wave SE as their powerful flatwater
foil. It comes with two cams, one placed
either side of the boom, the upper cam capable of
being removed to give the sail “the ease of rotation
of a no-cam sail”, although this was not tried during
the test. Using the brand’s ‘universal’ system, the
cams can be adjust to fit any mast diameter
perfectly, whilst the battens utilise the Endo-Batten
construction method, ensuring the sail’s symmetry
on both tacks. Incorporating the same materials
found in the SE, the Infinity is certainly built to last,
including a vinyl window and Spectra reinforced xply
throughout its panels, eliminating the use of any
monofilm. A superbly well finished and detailed
sail, everything about it has been meticulously
scrutinized, making it ooze quality.

Rigging and Set

Rigged on an RDM mast, the Infinity’s cams sleeve
onto the mast easily and remained in place during
downhaul, the use of a pulley-hook recommended
in conjunction with the tack eyelet. With a smaller
tack fairing to that found on the SE, the eyelet was
easy to access, whilst the visual trimming aid
displayed on the upper panel was very effective
and helpful. Like last year, the Infinity has
absolutely masses of camber in its profile, locked
well forward in the draft, with evidence of shape
even up to the fifth batten. Offering a large natural
range on one setting, the two top panels fall away
well, whereas the mid-leech remains relatively tight.
In addition there is a tack strap on the foot of the
sail, used to help tension the lower panels and lock
the sail’s stability in place.

Ride and Handling

Whilst its boom and luff increments are standard for
its size, the Infinity’s concave leech profile gives it a
very tall appearance on the water, making it stand
out from the crowd. At rest its deep pronounced
camber does make it rather heavy in the hands,
providing a solid constant pull at all times. However,
with a positive approach, that power can be put to
great use, the Infinity responding very well to
pumping and generating an impressive amount of
bottom end drive, un-sticking the most stubborn
board. Once on the plane and gaining speed the
sail locks into a comfortable stance becoming
lighter and more manageable in the hands, the
boom raked back at an ideal angle to help control
it. As the wind strengthens, the Infinity’s stability is
realised, never pulling the rider’s stance out of
shape, even in the most severe gusts. With every
increase in power, the rider is simply encouraged to
drop their weight and drive the energy into the
board, pushing those that are willing to greater
speeds.

In transition the sail provides all the power
to drive into the turn convincingly, although any
loss in speed will be met with its solid handling
returning, making it heavy to reposition before the
cams rotate with force. (This sensation is
particularly noticeable in the tack.)

For: Masses of stability, giving this solid
powerhouse a huge wind range.
It looks heavy when not powered, but its lighter than
any other sail in the market.

Ezzy Sails 2008 Infinity:

What makes an Infinity?

a.. The Infinity is beautifully stable on flat water or even in surf.

b.. The Infinity is designed with a massive outhaul adjustment range for strong wind.

c.. The Infinity's deep profile gives fantastic lightwind speed.

d.. The Infinity is uniquely easy to downhaul.

e.. The Infinity's narrow mast sleeve takes on minimal water.

f.. The Infinity has our ultra strong Spectra X-film throughout the sail and we use absolutely no monofilm.

g.. The strong vinyl window provides a lifetime of great visibility.

h.. Every Infinity is rigged and checked in our own factory.

http://www.ezzy.com/sails/infinity08.cfm

Εικόνα

http://www.ezzy.com/images/sails/08infinity_zoom.gif

http://www.ezzy.com

Materials: http://www.ezzy.com/sails/materials.cfm

Unparalleled Research & Development:

10 months out of the year we are designing, making and testing prototypes for the next year's sails. We make almost a sail a day. Other companies make 1 sail a week or every two weeks. We test our sails in a variety of conditions on Maui. We are constantly trying new ideas and materials to make our sails better than the rest.


QUALITY IS OUR STRENGTH!



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