Race Sail Selector
(Formula and Course racing sails)
Related links: New sails, Used Sails: 3.0's,   4.0's,   5.0's,   6.0's +, Rig packages

     Race sails are slowly fading from the quivers of recreational sailors. Over the past years, the stability, range and handling of large Freeride sails has made them a much better choice for most sailors. You buy other equipment for the conditions you sail in and the way you sail, so why not sails? Race sails are great if you are sailing at extreme angles to the wind, and really, really powered up. If that isn't you, go for the Freeride sails. They have better low end, very good stability, are much lighter, easier to rig and far less expensive. They usually have a narrower luff sleeve too, so water starting is easier and the sail rotates with less effort.

     Ezzy sails has reduced their sail line from 4 or 5 models in years past to only 2. The Infinity has 2 removable cams and is available in 5.3 to 10.5m sizes. The larger ones are designed more for power and speed, and the smallest are designed with a bit more handling in mind. David Ezzy (the designer) feels that the Infinity covers the needs for sailors in the lighter wind ranges, without the need for a specific race sail.    

Frequently asked Questions

What size mast and boom should I get? 
You should get a mast and boom that fit the sail that you are buying, according to the specifications listed by the manufacturer (as in the chart above).  However you should also get a boom with enough range to fit other sails that you already have, or ones that you are planning to get in the future.  Same goes for the mast, get one that is a size that will work for  your sails  (manufacturers will generally list appropriate mast sizes and bend curve specifications for their sails). If you are looking for race sails, odds are you will want a carbon boom  due to the size of  the sail. Aluminum booms may not be stiff enough for larger sails. 

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