Don't be too intimidated by the dark, menacingly bulbous-looking seven-batten projectile called the AC-0, a sail that looks more like a real racer, where the camber has simply been forgotten, than a classic freeride sail. As with racing sails, the lower leech is tensioned with an additional tack strap. The mono film used is thinner than the black look would suggest. The extension can be adjusted by means of an imprint in the sail.
As you might expect, the sail offers the maximum speed potential and sounds almost like a camber sail when you're shaping it. However, it is easier to handle and is generally easier to surf than you would expect on land. It is easy to jibe and rotates without any problems. At the same time, it doesn't feel like the mighty black wall that stands out on land among the other sails in the group.
Built-in kick-down
The sail needs to be adjusted with a little sensitivity and not just pulled tight, as this quickly overstretches it in the lower to medium wind range at the back and you can then exert less pressure on the fin. You should therefore not be put off by riding the cloth close to the boom - under no circumstances should you pull hard on the outhaul. The control remains very good and it is not so easy to pull it over at the back. At the luff, the sail has unusually low trim forces for a Point-7 - don't pull too much here either. The sail is characterised by good planing performance and still plenty of speed potential with first-class control and stability.
The maximum trim only makes sense if the sail size is actually already too big and you are after GPS top speed. The kick-down from medium speed to top speed is particularly fun - because the black projectile then speeds away like no other sail in this group. The manoeuvrability (for example when tacking) is certainly limited due to the extreme inherent life and the very racy set-up. As the permanent profile cannot be pulled out, you should know what you are getting into as a freerider with the AC-0.
surf summary of the Point-7 AC-0 6.9
A more demanding sail to surf with a lot of speed potential, which is nevertheless suitable for everyday use in general handling. Although it is much easier to surf than you might think, it is still not a sail for beginners.
Speed potential, control
Handling
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Technical data Point-7 AC-0 6.9
- Sail weight: 4.92 kg
- Sleeve opening: 100-156 cm
- Mast used: Point-7 K100 SDM 430; 599 Euro
- Mast weight: 1.62 kg
- Price: 749 Euro
- Info under point-7.com
all data measured by surf
