Tuning Guide for the 2000 Ezzy Axis
De-Rigging:
Within this range, the amount of downhaul tension will vary for different wind conditions. For high wind,
you need more downhaul tension to loosen the leech. For lighter wind, the sail will perform better with less
downhaul so it has a tighter leech, less leech twisting, and better low-end power. When you change the
downhaul setting, the outhaul must also be adjusted. For example, in strong wind, you will add both more
downhaul and more outhaul and in light wind you will reduce the downhaul and outhaul.
Keep your base extension at its shortest possible setting. If there is not enough space for downhauling
and you have mast extending from the top, use the adjustable top to raise the sail up on the mast rather
than extend your base.
7) Wrap the tack-strap webbing around the bottom of the mast base.
The tack-strap should be
tensioned at least until the edge of the foot is tight. High tack-strap tension is desirable in all wind
conditions. NOTE: there should be a slight wrinkle in the tack when the tack strap is tensioned correctly.
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Secure the mast pad by wrapping the Velcro™ around the mast then over the mast pad.
5)
Check that batten tension is correct. YOUR BATTEN TENSIONERS HAVE
BEEN SET AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD ONLY NEED SLIGHT ADJUSTING.
When correctly tensioned, there should be no wrinkles running across the batten
pockets. If the battens do need adjusting, use the screwdriver key that is stored at
the tack of your sail and tighten the battens until the wrinkles through the batten
pocket disappear.
WARNING: OVER-TENSIONING THE BATTENS COULD
DAMAGE THE SAIL.
6) Release the outhaul completely and re-tension it.
For
light-wind, pull the clew out approximately 2.0cm (3/4"). For
stronger wind, outhaul up to 4.0 cm (1 1/2").
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
The AXIS 2000 has been designed with the profile built into the
panels and should
not
be sailed with the battens rotating around
the mast.
Before adjusting the outhaul, push the fronts of the battens so
they are rotated to a position beside the mast. Then, as you
outhaul notice that the boot batten and the batten below the boom
come off of the mast when the minimum outhaul setting is
reached.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER that the AXIS has been
designed with the profile built into the panels and should not be
used with the battens rotating around the mast.
1) Undo tack-strap.
2) Release downhaul.
3) Release outhaul and remove boom.
4) Slide mast out of luff sleeve without creasing sail.
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