We present the Point 7 F1 SL Foil Slalom 2022.
A comment from Wind Lounge:
New in the Point 7 range are the foil slalom sails. The trends in the windsurfing industry provide strong demand here and Point 7 brings with the F1 SL Foil Slalom an innovative sail to the market. Innovative because things are actually done differently. Like the AC-One, it is a 3-camber sail, which makes handling much easier, especially in the gybes. Like all foil slalom sails it is based on the principles of high aspect windsurfing sails. So long mast, short boom. In addition, the F1 has a very deep profil and a long mast pocket. This provides real power in light winds and stability in strong winds. The sail is suitable for all foilers who place maximum value on performance. For absolute foil beginners, the sail is not suitable. In terms of price-performance, there is here as with almost all Point 7 sails a smooth 1.
Additional tip: if the money is enough for exactly one sail, then we recommend the F1 in size 8.0sqm. This sail has the largest possible wind range in the range. Have fun with further browsing and the product description of Point 7.
- Your Wind Lounge Team -
ELECTRIFYING FLYING ON THE SLALOM COURSE
High-aspect outline (long luff, shortened fork)
Low cut foot luff
The fastest sail in downwind slalom racing
Deep down centered profile stability
No holding forces on the backhand with decent power in the sail
Insanely stable
Breathtakingly fast
Designed for:
Windsurfers who are looking for an absolutely high-performance special sail especially for slalom foiling and who enjoy battling it out with the very latest technology on the slalom course.
What's new:
At first we had included 4 eyelets in the first version, simply to have multiple options. After some racing tests in different conditions and after receiving feedback from the testers we decided to place only one clew eye in the key position. We then developed the optimal leech opening (loose leach) for exactly this eyelet positioning. The boom was further shortened and the luff lengthened by about 20cm to minimize the holding forces on the back hand on the boom. The texture of the sail battens has been revised to further optimize the profile. The upper part of the leech was further modified with the aim of achieving even greater stability when foiling. Finally, a new negative leech design was implemented in the final project.
Materials
5mil Anti UV-X-ply base panel to protect against accidents.
Anti-UV transparent gray window for a 100% anti UV monofilm sail.
X-ply mast pocket for quick reflex.
Downward pulled wide Dacron mast pocket for added profile and comfort.
4mil anti-UV laminate.
Alternating batten pockets made of X-ply for lighter weight and reflex.
Sail areas:
Deep profile far forward. 7 battens and 3 camber have become a trademark in the Point-7 Racesegeln.
A sail batten set-up that flattens the profile where it is not needed. From the entry of the wind into the sail to the exit at the leech, the sail reduces the power that is not needed when foiling, eliminating unnecessary sail pull.
High aspect outline (long luff, shortened boom).
Shortened luff for fast jibing on a foil board and to close the gap between luff and board deck while flying (close the gap).
Short boom for control, no cut out on clew.
Small winglet in the upper sail area for efficient aerodynamics and light feel.
His character:
This is what a winner looks like! The front deep profile with the wide mast pocket shows the viewer unmistakably that this can only be racing. A sail batten set-up that flattens the profile at the end of the sail to eliminate pull on the backhand with proper sail power. 7 battens and 3 camber have become the hallmark in Point-7 racing sails. The outline has an extended luff while the fork length is shortened. The luff is cut very low to allow a perfect close the gap, but it is not too wide to allow fast gybes. Normal windsurfing on the classic fin with a slalom board also works with it.
On the water:
When you go out on the water, the sail feels totally light in your hands. Then when you give it a good throttle you only feel the foil in the water while the sail still feels totally easy in your hands. That's what you call stability! The F1 allows you to focus on the pressure of the foil and enjoy the high speeds, eliminating loss of control and the annoying pull on the backhand (back hand on the boom). The 3-camber set-up provides a light and smooth rotation when shifting in the jibe.
Developed and designed by:
Point-7 Black Team. A team of professional windsurfers and designers who have proven themselves by designing the winning PWA title sails in slalom, wave and freestyle.
Development Objective:
Designed to be competitive with the latest technology and win the most important racing events. 9.0, 7.7, 6.7 are the slalom sizes for foiling. This meets the PWA requirements that regulate foiling on a slalom foil course in suitable foil conditions.
Can the F1 SL be used on a traditional fin? The F1 SL can be used on wider slalom boards as a compromise. However, our AC-One remains our thoroughbred slalom sail.
Life is a race. The F1 has been tested not only at speed on the straight, but how it can provide the best comfort when sliding. Comfort on the straight and power that always ensures control at the same time. Absolute stability while flying, so you can focus on the race.
Rigging:
On the F1, the mast must be tucked into the wide mast pocket over the cammers. After the luff has been tightened to about 15 cm before the final luff tension, you can either tighten the clew a little with the help of the boom and then fold the cammers before the luff is finally put through, or you fold the cammers with the right technique, then finally tighten the luff tensioner and fasten the clew to the boom at the end. You can find more instructions and videos in the support section of our website. Playing a little with the clew tension (outhaul) will increase performance (less tension) or increase control (more tension). Tension the battens only enough to follow the natural profile of the sail without putting too much tension in the battens.
| SIZE |
EUROS |
LUFF |
MAST |
EXTENTION |
BOOM TRIM MIDDLE EYELET |
BOOM MIDDLE EYELET |
KG (+-5) |
BATTENS |
CAMS |
TACK STRAP |
CLEW |
| 4.7 |
809 |
392 |
370 |
22 |
172+-2 |
174 |
tbc |
7 |
3 |
Yes |
3 |
| 5.8 |
839 |
442 |
430 |
12 |
184+-1 |
186 |
tbc |
7 |
3 |
Yes |
3 |
| 6.9 |
869 |
490 |
460 |
30 |
194+-2 |
196 |
tbc |
7 |
3 |
Yes |
3 |
| 8.0 |
929 |
522 |
490 |
32 |
204+-2 |
206 |
tbc |
7 |
3 |
Yes |
3 |
| 9.0 |
969 |
555 |
520 |
36 |
226+-2 |
228 |
7.5 |
7 |
3 |
Yes |
3 |
