 FRED
FRED
is back. Fast Rigging Easy Doing.
Many windsurfers “give away” a big part of their sail
“range of use” because of insufficient luff tensioning.
Fred will help you to find the optimal luff trim for
your sail.
The mark is found in the upper sail window and serves as
an orientation point to create the perfect luff tension.
Just trim the sail downhaul until the loose leech
reaches the FRED
mark, that’s it, job done, go sailing..! |
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 Mini Battens
Lightweight
mini battens, made out of several layers of “Alumatex”,
take control of the leech while twisting and avoid
detrimental leech flutter.
In this way, the window fabrics are spared and the
longevity of the sail is predefined. |
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 Pocket Guard
The top opening was enlarged for an easier mast insertion.
The adjustment buckle is now placed behind the mast, unnecessary webbing can now be stowed in the top opening. |
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 Vario Top
The top opening was enlarged for an easier mast
insertion.
The adjustment buckle is now placed behind the mast,
unnecessary webbing can now be stowed in the top
opening. |
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 Reduced
Boom Length
The reduced boom length design shortens the boom length.
The handling is much easier and feels more compact and
the sail control is significantly improved. A shorter
boom is generally stiffer and will assist in maintaining
the sail stability |
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 Comfort
Pulley
The integrated Gun Sails triple pulley has large easy turning stainless brass rolls which
greatly reduce the effort required for sail trimming. Also, if you prefer, the rolls are removable to allow the use of standard downhaul pulley hooks |
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 ITB
The ITB (Internal Trim Batten) system is completely integrated into the batten pocket, the aerodynamics of the leech have been improved and the battens can stay tensioned in the sail. The fine tuning for an optimal trim can be done with the enclosed hexagon key. The new ITB used in the 2009 sails is equipped with one inner screw only. Contrary to the previous models, the batten tension is now increased by turning the adjuster screw clockwise. The new ITB will also require fewer rotations than previously to achieve the correct batten tension.
The profiled end piece offers additional protection against abrasion. |
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 Airfoil
Leech Design
The concave leech design reduces leech turbulences and avoids leech fluttering.
The sail twisting is much more harmonic and the sail control much easier in strong winds. |
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 Sleeve
Volumer
The Gun Sails logo that is sewn on the sleeve keeps it open at the boom opening area like a clip and thus mast insertion is much easier.. |
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Symmetrical
Batten System
On all the camless sails, the batten above the boom section is positioned on the opposite side of the sail. In this way, the sail becomes equally balanced on both sides, especially in the area with the most profile. |
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 Top
Guard
The large Nylon reinforcements with attached PVC edging at the sail top avoid abrasion and wearing out whilst rigging.
The vario top cap is additionally protected by a neoprene cover
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 Intelligent
X-ply Mix
In order to guarantee longevity and stability optimums, we have focused our attention on an intelligent mixture of 5 different x-ply materials. |
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 Foot
Guard
A PVC edging from foot to the clew area protects the leech edge against your board’s nonslip coating. |
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 Roll
Cam
With the use of new roll cams, the sail rotation is significantly improved and eliminates unnecessary mast wear.
Thanks to the special rollers that are located on the outside, the cam can be simply “rolled” onto the mast whilst rigging without any great efforts.
Each camber has a special shape and diameter, well-adapted for its position and guarantees an optimum fitting. |
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 Multiple
Seam Protection
All seams in the significantly stressed foot area are protected by Dacron coverings.
In addition to this, a wide webbing is sewn along the edges to spare the lower material and the seams. |
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 Retaining Strap
For very easy packing away and storage: Just roll the sail up and fix the elastic retainer |
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 Low
Sleeve Friction
It is inevitable, while inserting the mast, the mast tip rubs against the head seam of the sleeve.
Gun Sails sails are equipped with an inner close weaved, smooth strap over the whole length of the inner head seam, this protects the seam and reduces the friction forces of the mast. |
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 Mast
Foot Protector
The large mast foot protector can be pulled back whilst rigging.
It protects the board against the mast extension and the trim block of the sail. The loop eases the initial pulling down of the sail. The uphaul can be comfortably inserted through an opening in the protector |
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 Batten
Guard
PVC tabs on the upper battens prevent wearing out and abrasion whilst rigging. |
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 Boom
height scale
The printed height scale at the boom opening helps you to easily find your personal boom position. |
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