Description
7 TUBULAR BATTENS TO FOLLOW THE PURE SLALOM P7 PEDIGREE
Slalom speed seekers, who do not like the hassle of cams. If cambered sails are not your cup of tea, then the sheer performance specs and looks of the AC-X should be the one for you. Let the wind fill in the sail, and you’ll be smiling seeing others eating your spray!
DESIGNED FOR
Slalom speed seekers, who don’t like the hassle of cams. If cambered sails are not your cup of tea, then the sheer performance specs and looks of the AC-X should be the one for you. Let the wind fill in the sail, and you’ll be smiling seeing others eating your spray!
THE TESTS ON MAGAZINES SAY
The fastest slalom sail with no cams ever, without compromise. A magazine test winner from 2014 to 2021 for its high-end speed and control. 10+ has been its vote in speed. One of the most potent top end engines here, if you have the board and mettle to keep up with it, you simply will not be beaten across the water. A drag racer’s dream. If you want to be the fastest around your local spot and make it look effortless, this sail could be the most coveted prize in your setup.
ITS CHARACTER
The AC-X is developed to be the fastest 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, with minimal effort and easy handling characteristics. Probably the lightest seven batten no cam sail on the market, and high-end performance of the sail that excels even further in over-powered conditions. 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.
ON THE WATER
It certainly has all the feel and drama of meaning business on the water. Yes, it has no cams! No need to look twice on the sail sleeve: if you can’t believe that the sail has such a good performance with no cams, just go for the first jibe, and you will straight away realize that the AC-X has really no cams! The sail is balanced between both arms and delivers pure slalom performance to the board and fin, to keep the trim on the rail. The sail has the same wind range as a pure race sail, it has an amazing upwind performance for a non-cam sail. A deeper Dacron profile implements a comfortable drive through the jibe. The profile with Dacron layers, absorbs the chop and waves allowing more control and enabling a higher average speed across the waters compared to the previous version. Once planing the acceleration, the AC-X provides is simply another level – it seems to find another gear with every subsequent gust. It demands being paired with a fast free-race or slalom board – something that has the capacity to keep up with it! When you venture into powered and overpowered conditions, you discover the AC-X’s true personality – it is a true free-race thoroughbred, finding favour with the taller, heavier rider that can use the energy it delivers. The centre of effort is locked firmly in place yet comes from such a high location that it best suits those with an assertive riding style. It helps lift the rider’s stance and push the board’s speed, making it fly on its fin. Carry this speed into the turn and the AC-X has the balance and handling to reposition easily, the lower luff panel breathing to soften the delivery and provide the extra low- end power to complete the transition efficiently.
RACE RESULTS
Winner of many national slalom championships in different categories.
DEVELOPED AND DESIGNED BY
The Point-7 Black Team. A team of professional sailors and designers who have proved themselves by designing the winning PWA tittle sails in Slalom, Waves and Freestyle.
DEVELOPMENT TARGET
Designed to take out all the annoying details that cam sails offer but aiming to have pure slalom racing performance to annoy cam sails. All this whilst allowing the rider to save more energy and be able to stay on the water all day.
RIGGING
The AC-X is straightforward to rig, requiring a reasonable amount of force to counter its moderate luff curve and apply the downhaul required, guided by the visual aid in the top panel. It can rig both rdm and sdm mast, but from 6.5 up, the use of the sdm will give a better performance. Playing with the outhaul will boost up power or increase control. Tighten the lower 2-battens and the top batten, but just remove wrinkles on the other batten without overtightening them.
BULLET POINTS
- Fastest slalom sail with no cams ever.
- No-cam mast sleeve and no-cambers.
- Easy handling characteristics.
- Probably the lightest seven batten no cam sail on the market,
- Excels even further in over-powered conditions.
- Power and enhanced stability in both low and high wind conditions.
- Locked-in feeling that is only comparable to a cambered sail.
- Winner of many national slalom championships in different categories.
TECHNICAL DATA
| SIZE | EUROS | LUFF | MAST | EXTENTION | BOOM TRIM | BOOM | KG (+-5) | BATTENS | TACK STRAP | CLEW | RDM MAST | SDM MAST | BEST MAST | EXT RDM 32 | EXT RDM 48 | EXT SDM 32 | EXT SDM 48 | ALU+ BOOM | CARBON+ BOOM | BEST BOOM | HARNESS LINES | ADJUSTABLE OUTHAUL |
| 4,7 | 649 | 403 | 400 | 4 | 152+-2 | 154 | 3,14 | 6 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | no | K87 K97 | yes | yes | no | no | 140 | 140 150 | 140 150 | Vario | yes |
| 5,4 | 669 | 415 | 400 | 16 | 166+-2 | 168 | 3,42 | 6 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | no | K87 K97 | yes | yes | no | no | 140 160 | 140 150 | 140 150 | Vario | yes |
| 6,0 | 689 | 436 | 400 | 38 | 178+-2 | 180 | 3,52 | 6 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | no | K87 K97 | no | yes | no | no | 140 160 | 140 150 170 | 140 150 160 170 | Vario | yes |
| 6,5 | 699 | 455 | 430 | 26 | 198+-2 | 200 | 3,99 | 7 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | K60 K80 K100 | K80 K100 | yes | yes | yes | yes | 160 180 | 150 170 190 | 170 180 | Vario | yes |
| 7.0 | 704 | 470 | 460 | 12 | 204+-2 | 206 | 4,09 | 7 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | K60 K80 K100 | K80 K100 | yes | yes | yes | yes | 160 180 | 170 190 | 170 180 | Vario | yes |
| 7.5 | 709 | 474 | 460 | 16 | 210+-2 | 212 | 4,28 | 7 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | K60 K80 K100 | K80 K100 | yes | yes | yes | yes | 160 180 200 | 170 190 | 170 180 | Vario | yes |
| 7.9 | 719 | 498 | 460 | 38 | 216+-2 | 218 | 4,37 | 7 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | K60 K80 K100 | K80 K100 | no | yes | no | yes | 180 200 | 170 190 | 190 200 | Vario | yes |
| 8,4 | 749 | 506 | 490 | 20 | 218+-2 | 220 | 4,56 | 7 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | K80 K100 | K80 K100 | yes | yes | yes | yes | 180 200 | 190 220 | 190 200 | Vario | yes |
| 9.0 | 759 | 516 | 490 | 28 | 220+-2 | 222 | 4,75 | 7 | Yes | 1 | K87 K97 | K80 K100 | K80 K100 | yes | yes | yes | yes | 180 200 | 190 220 | 190 200 | Vario | yes |
SAIL SIZE GUIDANCE
| Weight (kg) | 50-60 | 60-75 | 75-90 | 90-100+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIND (KTS) | ||||
| 6-11 (Foil wind) | 7.0 | 7.5-7.9 | 7.9-8.4 | 9.0 |
| Board Volume | 104-119 | 104-119 | 114-129 | 124-139 |
| 10-16 | 7.0 | 7.5-7.9 | 7.9-8.4 | 9.0 |
| Board Volume | 104-119 | 104-119 | 114-129 | 124-139 |
| Fin | 34-37 | 34-37 | 37-44 | 44-46 |
| 16 – 21 | 6,0 | 6.5 | 6.5-7.0 | 7.9 |
| Board Volume | 87-99 | 94-109 | 104-119 | 104-119 |
| Fin | 32-34 | 33-35 | 33-36 | 34-37 |
| 21 – 25 | 4.7-5.4 | 6.0 | 6.0-6.5 | 7.0 |
| Board Volume | 87-99 | 87-99 | 87-99 | 94-119 |
| Fin | 32 | 32 | 32-34 | 32-36 |
| 25 – 31 | 4.7 | 4.7-6.0 | 5.4-6.0 | 6.0 |
| Board Volume | 87-99 | 87-99 | 94-99 | 94-99 |
| Fin | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| 35+ | 4,7 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Board Volume | 87-99 | 87-99 | 94-99 | 94-99 |
| Fin | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
