Power + Control, Without the Hassle

The Lion is built to feel fast and stable at speed, but still manageable for real freeride sailing. It aims for “race-sail efficiency” with easier handling and simpler rigging.

Narrow Sleeve = Easier Waterstarts

Compared to wide-sleeve cambered sails, the Lion’s narrow sleeve keeps the rig feeling lighter in the water and helps make uphauling and waterstarts less work—especially after long sessions.

Stable Drive for Early Planing

A deeper profile above the boom is designed to deliver early planing power and steady pull. The result is a freeride sail that stays composed when you’re fully powered and going fast.

Feels Light Even After Hours

Lightweight scrim reinforcements are designed not to absorb water, helping the sail stay light in the hands through long sessions and repeated falls or waterwork.

Convertible Cam Setup

Run the Lion as a 2-cam for maximum profile stability, switch to 1-cam for a lighter, freer feel, or go no-cam for the simplest handling and easiest rotation.

Narrow Sleeve Freeride Efficiency

The narrow mast sleeve is a key part of the Lion concept: more efficient than no-cam freeride sails, but far less bulky than a true race sleeve.

Lightweight Strength Materials

Built using lightweight scrim laminates and Dyneema X-ply for strong, long-life construction with minimal weight. Technora-reinforced panels are used in high-stress zones to support durability.

RBS Epoxy Battens

High-strength epoxy battens support stable shape at speed and long-term structure—built for real use, not disposable “season-only” durability.

Removable Tack Pulley

The tack pulley can be removed and swapped for a D-ring when using a Duotone ratchet extension—a small detail that makes rigging compatibility easier.

Factory Rigged, Tuned & Checked

Every Lion is rigged and tuned before leaving the factory. Panels, battens, and overall shape are inspected at full rig so it feels right from session one.

Matching the Mast Matters (Especially with Cams)

Because the Lion can be rigged with cams, mast choice influences rotation, stability, and the “locked-in” feel. Following the suggested mast target in the chart is the fastest way to get the intended performance.

Extra Cams Included

Extra cams are included so you can better match your mast and fine-tune rotation and feel—especially useful if you are using a different brand mast that is close to constant curve.

Constant Curve Guidance

Ezzy mast bend guidance is typically described as constant curve, with bend targets around 75–79% tip and 62–65% base (bend percentages relative to midpoint bend). This helps maintain the designed luff shape and twist.

RDM vs SDM

Follow the recommended mast for your sail size first. If you’re optimizing for the easiest waterstarts and handling, pair the Lion with a setup that keeps overall rig weight low and tuning repeatable (calibrated rigging makes this easy).

Choose Your Cam Setup

One of the Lion’s strengths is adjustability. Pick the feel you want for the day:

• 2-cam: maximum stability and locked-in power at speed
• 1-cam: a lighter feel with solid profile support
• No-cam: simplest rotation and easiest handling

Pulley / D-Ring Compatibility

The tack pulley is removable. If you’re using a Duotone ratchet extension, swapping to a D-ring can make rigging smoother and reduce clutter at the tack.

Downhaul Markers Save Time

The Lion’s downhaul guide is designed to remove guesswork: downhaul until the marker aligns with the bottom of your mast. Clew indicators make it easier to set boom length and fine-tune outhaul.

Factory-Calibrated Consistency

Because each Lion is rigged, tuned, and inspected at full rig before it ships, the reference marks are designed to be repeatable. Once you find your favorite tune, you can reproduce it quickly—session after session.