Rigging
Unroll your sail on a surface which can’t damage your sail.
Set your boom and extension to the length indicated on the sail.
Slide the mast up the mast pocket.
Make sure that your mast ferrule is clean and free from sand. Join the mast and check that the mast is properly joined together.
If there is an adjustable head, set it to the shortest possible setting, or if you are using a longer mast than specified adjust the adjustable head cap accodinly.
Downhaul the sail to the recommended luff length, making sure your leech is loose as described in the diagram below. Make sure that the tack pulley is within 2-3 cm of the downhaul cleat
Attach the boom to desired height. A good starting point is shoulder height when you are standing next to sail.
Thread your outhaul and tension to prescribed length. This should be about 2-4 cm of positive tension from the neutral position.
Finally, tension all battens until all vertical wrinkles through the batten pockets disappear.
Before You Hit The Water
1. Downhaul
When the Evoq is correctly downhauled, the leach should be loose approximately 30% to 40% into the sail body between the top batten and the second batten from the top. If the sail is overpowered, you can add 1-2 cm to the downhaul. If you add too much downhaul, the sail will become unstable. As the 5 batten version has less distance between the battens, the leach will release less compared to the 4 batten version.
2. Outhaul
The outhaul is a personal preference. Some riders like that Evoq with 1-2 cm less than indicated. It is ok if the clew panel is touching the boom clips when the sail fills up the sail. If the wind picks up, add some outline to depower the sail.
3. Mast join
Make sure that your mast ferrule is clean and free from sand. Join the mast and check that the mast is properly joined together. Note! A mast which breaks due to a gap between the mast parts is not covered by Simmer Style warranty.
4. Batten Rotation
Batten #3 ( 4 batten ) or batten #4 ( 5 batten ) from the top should be rotated 50% of the mast diameter. If it is behind ( into the sail body ) reduce the downhaul and outhaul. If it sticks in front of the mast, increase the downhaul and outhaul.
5. Boom Height
A good starting point is shoulder height when standing next to the sail. A lower boom will give you more control and depower the sail. A higher boom will increase the power. The boom height is very personal. A higher boom position requires more outhaul than a lower boom position. If you have your boom towards the top of the sleeve cut-out, you need to add approximately 2.5 cm from the neutral outhaul setting. If you ride with your boom towards the bottom of the sleeve cut-out, you must decrease your outhaul by approximately 2.5 cm from the neutral setting.
6. Batten Tension
Finally, tension all battens until all vertical wrinkles through the batten pockets disappear. Proper batten tension is crucial for high-end performance. It is important not to over-tension the battens. An over-tightened batten will ”S” bend, negatively effecting performance. The top two battens only require neutral batten tension.
Specifications
| fixed | luff (cm) | boom (cm) | mast (cm) | rec mast | pro performance mast | top | battens | main window | weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 350±1 | 144±2 | 340 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | adjustable | 4 | x-ply scrim | 2.45 |
| 4.0 | 363±1 | 148±2 | 340 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | adjustable | 4 | x-ply scrim | 2.5 |
| 4.2 | 373±1 | 151±2 | 370 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 4 | x-ply scrim | 2.6 |
| 4.5 | 385±1 | 155±2 | 370 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 4 | x-ply scrim | 2.8 |
| 4.7 | 395±1 | 160±2 | 370 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 4 | x-ply scrim | 2.8 |
| 5.0 | 412±1 | 166±2 | 400 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 5 | x-ply scrim | 2.9 |
| 5.3 | 425±1 | 170±2 | 400 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 5 | x-ply scrim | 3.0 |
| 5.6 | 439±1 | 173±2 | 430 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 5 | monofilm | 3.15 |
| 5.9 | 449±1 | 177±2 | 430 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 5 | monofilm | 3.25 |
| 6.2 | 459±1 | 180±2 | 430 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 5 | monofilm | 3.3 |
| 6.5 | 461±1 | 184±2 | 430/460 | SX8 RDM | SX10 RDM / SX Team Carbon | fixed | 5 | monofilm | 3.4 |
Safety & Warranty
Maintenance
- Do not use abrasives, harsh chemicals or solvents to clean your sail.
- Avoid sharp and abrasive surfaces.
- Stop using your sail in case of puncture. In an emergency, temporarily repair with thick, non-stretch tape.
- Do not leave exposed to UV light for extended periods - films degrade rapidly.
- Rinse the film free from salt and sand with fresh water after use and leave to dry before storage.