Ezzy Cheetah User Manual

1) Setting the Downhaul When You
Have the Correct Ezzy Mast:
a) First, check that the length of
your Ezzy mast falls within the recom-
mended lengths (chart 1).
Note: If your Ezzy mast combination
does not fall within the lengths in
Chart 1, then please refer to the
Troubleshooting section on the back
page of this guide.
b) Finally, downhaul your sail until
the calibration mark lines up with the
bottom of the mast (figure 1).
Which Calibration Line to Use?
- For extremely strong wind, use the
“Max” line.
- For mediumly powered conditions,
use the “Med” line.
-For light wind, use the “Min” line.
Additional Information:
- We have set the adjustable head
cap to its shortest setting. Do not re-
adjust the head webbing.
- Do not over-downhaul. Too much
downhaul will make the sail unstable.
-If you feel back-hand pressure, apply
more outhaul.
- It’s best to adjust the downhaul and
outhaul together. For example, if you
increase the downhaul for strong
wind, you should also increase the
outhaul. And, for light wind, to get
maximum power, reduce the outhaul
as well as the downhaul.
Tuning Guide for
the Ezzy Cheetah
Fig. 1: Downhaul until the
calibration mark lines up with
the bottom of the mast.
Chart 1: correct mast
combinations and lengths.
5.5
430 430.3 - 430.7
6.0 430 430.3 - 430.7
6.5 430 430.3 - 430.7
7.0 460 460.3 - 460.7
7.5 460 460.3 - 460.7
8.0 460 460.3 - 460.7
8.5 490 490.3 - 490.7
9.5 490 490.3 - 490.7
Correct Total Length
Ezzy Mast (including tip plug)
Med
Min
Max

Ezzy Cheetah Specifications

General

Brand	Ezzy
Model	Cheetah
Category	Windsurfing Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Setting the Downhaul When You Have the Correct Ezzy Mast

Which Calibration Line to Use

Explains which downhaul line (Max, Med, Min) to use based on wind conditions for optimal sail tuning.

Additional Downhaul Information

Provides crucial tips on head cap adjustment, avoiding over-downhauling, and coordinating downhaul with outhaul.

Setting the Downhaul if You Don't Have the Correct Ezzy Mast

Downhaul Adjustment Steps for Incorrect Mast

Details the procedure for setting downhaul using sail looseness and a gauge when the mast length is not ideal.

Additional Downhaul Tips

Offers advice on avoiding over-downhauling, managing back-hand pressure, and re-adjusting for mast changes.

Setting the Outhaul

Outhaul Adjustment Procedure

Step-by-step guide to setting the outhaul using the clew cords and boom length for varying wind conditions.

Outhaul Adjustment Advice

Provides guidance on setting boom to cord, avoiding clew pull, and adjusting outhaul based on perceived power.

Tensioning the Battens

Sail Care

Rigging and Storage Recommendations

Provides essential tips for creasing prevention, sunlight protection, rigging on safe surfaces, and proper sail bag storage.

Wet Sail Handling

Advises on handling wet sails to prevent window vinyl from becoming hazy blue and how to dry it.

Troubleshooting Sail Rigging

Mast Length Adjustments

Guides on adjusting the downhaul gauge for masts that are longer or shorter than recommended lengths.

Back-Hand Pressure Solutions

Offers solutions for excessive back-hand pressure by adjusting outhaul and downhaul settings.