Description
In line with our philosophy of continuous research and testing always seeking how to make our sails even more better and faster, in August 2024 we improved our CD Flat model to make it even more performing. We have also lowered the price of CD Flat to make it more accessible to the youngest sailors that often make their first steps in the Optimist Class.
In the New Flat we have done the changes in the profile at the top part of the sail. The sail becomes even more easy to use and forgiving. Even releasing the main sheet, the sail will gain the speed without loosing the angle.
Sailcloth and Design
The CD Flat sail is made with 2.8 polykote Dacron from Contender. While the technical characteristics and durability of this sailcloth are the same as for 2.99 polykote Dacron, this material is 15 % less elastic in the diagonal direction. These material characteristics assure that even in conditions with strong wind, the sail will be able to maintain better its initial shape. For Lightweight sailors, it means that it will be easier to manage the sail and keep the boat stable when the wind is increasing.
Winning Features
The geometry of the sail is developed to ensure maximum performance in all wind conditions. The shape and surface of the sail in combination with the position of the battens ensure that the sail is easy to trim, especially at the top part of the sail. The length and stiffness of battens are adapted to match perfectly the designed shape of the sail.
The tabling is precisely elaborated and adapted for various edges of the sail to maximize the performance.
Our sails have a special dyneema pretensioning system in the top of the sail. This extra performance feature assures that the sail keeps it's shape under tension. In the long run, the sail, without this system creates a vibration that affects not only the aesthetics of the sail but also the performance.
Conformity
Our sail design is developed to reach the maximum possible dimensions according to the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) class rules. Every sail is constantly measured and controlled during the production process and an official sail measurement certificate is provided for each sail.
Your complete Optimist Sail includes:
- Sail
- Window
- Battens
- IODA Optimist Sail Label
- Optimist Class Logo (Dark Grey)
- Sailbag
- Tell Tales
- Class Measurement / Certificate
Zim Sailing offers FREE NUMBERS & FREE NUMBER INSTALLATION on all CD Sails optimist racing purchased online. Simply select the 'Number Sail' option and add your sail number in the field shown above. Country Codes are available for an additional fee.
