Not a review but did get to have a good look at the 9.4 before Peter went out testing this morning at Pt Walter.
First the weight. Felt incredibly light for a 9+m sail. Admittedly Peter said it was also on a lightweight mast but still very light.
When you look at the fibres you can see the 3D shape that they give to the sail.
The fibres and laminate run over either side of the battens so the pocket is within the sail.
Very deep shape low down with the sail almost touching a deep course maui sails boom in front of the front harness fixing!
Unfortunately the wind dropped out so only got to see it planing on a couple of runs.
Certainly an interesting design and would like to try one in a smaller size.
Price range, does it compare with your Lofts in this area, or is it specific and not same?
Prices not including shipping or duty here http://www.avantisails.com/sails/specifications
6.1 $USD 1020
It reminds me (material not shape) of the North Sails race sail (was it an IQ?) from the early to mid 90's that was moulded on a pre-shaped sail table. No idea what it was called and can't find any info on the web.
Anyone know what I am talking about?!
Hi Benkirk,
The North sail you were talking about was called the 3DL, one piece molded, made in the North sails loft in US.
We had a demo one in N.Z. and got to use it a few times, if i remember the production costs were to high to make it worth while.
Cool looking sail at the time, even look cool now, wonder if there is any still laying around??
I suspect your numbers will be pretty close too. Maybe it could end up more economical if a collective made a multiple order and had the power to negotiate the price with Avanti. Anyway I'm sticking with my Loft Blades.
but think of the money you could save on reapirs, presumably that reinforcement stops little tears becoming big expensive ones?
Lol.
It is nice to try new products but don't need to brake the Bank, 2 sails 2 mast will be $4500 dollars.
I should stick with Maui Tr8 and maybe go for a KA Concept, that way i don't have to buy 2 different size mast. Good luck for Avanti.
Thanks for the reply,
Dani.
Was fortunate enough to have a go on Pete's 8.5 today in a light 15 knot sea-breeze on the river, the overall impression of the sail was dominated by a feeling of weightlessness. The stability of the sail in the very gusty conditions was incredible, unfortunately the session was cut short with small hiccup.... Build quality of the sails is first class!
The Fanatic prototypes with Sebastian W. at hand felt really nice!!
A bit more R and D on the masts might be required
I thought that looked like S.Wenzil it would be cool
if PV and SW could come to Wednesday's Peli point racing ?
Per sail? Or per order?
If per sail then that is almost 33% extra for freight plus extra $s for duty and custom clearance.
full retail for rsracing evo3 5.5 7.0 8.6 is $5510 (1690+1820+2000). I'm guessing the evo4's are similar thou I reckon retailers would have to be heavily discounting them as most other brand race sails seem to be a fair bit cheaper RRP.
from a first glance, considering the materials used vs monofilm that most other brands use.. it seems pretty damn good value for money. I reckon save the $2000 on the evo's, and fly to maui and fly a set back and avoid the duty! or there is always the hotsails/loft/severne which are pretty darn cheap!
You could get around it by asking them to do a fake invoice and have the price set around $500 mark or even lower and mark them as a sample.
