Windsurfing Gear

Windsurfing Magazine
April 2007 pg. 47
::2007 Ezzy Freeride 6.5::

BORN: Rather unexpectedly, as this 6.5 no-cam edition from David Ezzy goes against his longstanding support of camber sails for free-riding.

BUZZ: Low-end power, stable and fast with wave-sail durability.

OUR TEST: A favorite, largely for its camber-like power, which offered ample juice for all sailor sizes, and for gliding through monster lulls. It's draft-forward design felt "race-sail stable" according to several testers, who remarked that its speed was impressive considering the sail's light, easy-riding, forgiving nature. By far the friendliest sail to rig and tune, thanks to it's brilliantly conceived guides.

CAVEATS: Nothing glaring. When comparing it to the Sailworks Hucker 6.6, most testers found the Ezzy lighter in hand, and said its power sensation was more relaxed for cruise-control riding.

WHO WINS: Any free-riders, flat-water blasters, and people who want a hassle-free, quick-rigging, powerful 6.5 that's tough.


Customer Testimonials
::2007 Ezzy Freeride::

Glad I went with the Ezzy Freerides. Within a couple days of receiving my order, I had an epic session on the new Ezzy Freeride 6.5. Rigging and tuning the sail was effortless. Can't say I missed having cams one bit! The sail managed our extremely gusty conditions with no problem whatsoever, and kept me in the footstraps 95% of the time. Kudos to the team at Isthmus. Many thanks,
Kirk

I finally got out today after about a week of lousy wind. 85 degrees and 25 knot winds so I left the office and headed out. I took the RRD Z-Ride LTD and the 7.0 Freeride. Wow, I love that sail. It started to pick up so I really rigged it flat and I was amazed at how well it handled. We had some gusts to 30 knots but I felt fine, and the board loved that sail. I really notice the difference with the Ezzy — responds well to rigging, and very well made. Plus there are lots of nice extra touches — sail bag that is actually worth a crap, for example. A great sail and a great match with that board and wind.
Jeff

My 6.0 Ezzy Free Ride is great! When overpowered, downhauling just one inch made all the difference in the world as to whether I could continue to sail with it or not. I never felt as though the sail was being ripped out of my hands. I want to say it's very will balanced and if rigged properly it feels really good with great control.
Peter

Great job Gary. Your advice was dead accurate. Glad I went with the Ezzy Freerides. Within a couple days of receiving my order, I had an epic session on the new Ezzy Freeride 6.5. Rigging and tuning the sail were effortless. Can't say I missed having cams one bit! The sail managed our extremely gusty conditions with no problem whatsoever, and kept me in the footstraps 95% of the time. Kudos to the team at Isthmus. Many thanks,
Kirk

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