DESIGNED FOR
For no compromise slalom sailors who want to be on the highest step of the podium!
THE TESTS ON MAGAZINES SAY
The fastest sail in downwind slalom racing. The name AC-One derives simply from the initials and sail number of Andrea Cucchi put together. Point-7 founder, head of development, team manager and the man who last year decided to create a group of young professionals and have them train together under the name “BLACK TEAM”.
WHATS NEW FOR 2022
A lower foot has been introduced from 6.2 down to 4.7 sizes. This to allow more closing of the gap even when overpowered, therefore donating more stability to the sails. The sleeve has been widened to pin down further the board when blasting downwind. On 7.1 and 7.8 a longer boom length has been developed. The advantage of having more power in light wind to increase the overall average speed. When entering a lull or gust the new boom length allows to keep the same stance and pressure on the board increasing comfort and performance. The new evolution was a huge step up from the previous version. The 8.6 and 9.2 has been designed with a new head concept to allow more lift on the bigger boards. Giving more lighter power to the equipment in lighter winds.
IT’S CHARACTER ON LAND
Approach the AC-One and start feeling both a little scared and excited about what’s about to happen! The feeling is amplified tenfold when you launch the deep-drafted, scary-looking, PWA World Champion race sail. Total Black with perfect Italian racing design. 7 battens, but Point-7 went even further with a 3-cam Setup.
IT’S CHARACTER ON WATER
Plug & 0.7. Leaving the beach, the sail will totally feel light in your hands. Crank up the throttle and see how you get once set to 6th gear and be ready to absolutely fly! Why? Downforce! Softness and stability! The AC-One pushes the deck down, eliminating any unwanted nose-lift from lively boards and absolutely charges through – or rather over – chop and swell. Yes, it’s insanely powerful yet easy to control as all the power is in the front, leaving the back hand with no effort to be applied. In fact, it is mega, turbo powerful – the acceleration is insane. But the force pins down the hull and leaves you in a nice, high position of control over the thumping V12 at the end of your arms. When it comes to jibing, the entrance to the jibe is easy thanks to its light profile at the rear part of the sail but be ready to handle the boosted power of its acceleration once you flip the sail. With the 3-cam the rotation is light and smooth.
DEVELOPMENT TARGET
Life is a race. Not only testing the sail for straight-line speeds, but also checking how the sail would perform in the starts and jibing around the marks with seven other riders closely in pursuit, just as in real competition conditions for which a racing sail is developed. To have the fastest sail on the racecourse. Comfort on the straight line, power out of the jibes, turbo boosted acceleration, light feel when carving through the jibe. Downward force to pin the board to give the best balance to hover over any water Surface.
RIGGING
The AC-1 needs to have the mast inserted on top of the cams. After pulling downhaul to 15cm of its final setting you can either put on the boom, and later pop on the cams before putting the final downhaul on, or place the cams on with the right technique, pulling on full downhaul, and then putting the boom on. You will find more instructions and videos on the support section on our website.
Playing with the outhaul will boost up power or increase control. Tighten the lower 2 battens and the top batten, but just remove wrinkles on the other battens, without overtightening them.
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