Simmer Style ICON - Rigging Instructions

Rigging

1. Unroll sail starboard side up (as pictured at right).
2. Set your boom and mast base to proper lengths, as indicated on the sail.
3. Slide the mast up the mast pocket. Tip: Keep the battens above and below the boom cut out close together as you work the mast in to the sleeve- this will make sliding the mast in a lot easier.
4. Make sure that the mast is properly together.
5. Set adjustable head to shortest possible setting, then fit cap over mast.
6. Fully downhaul your sail until the leech goes loose 1/4 of the way into the sail body between the top and the second batten. Due to a new luff curve the 2010 sails have a tighter leech even when the correct downhaul is applied. Downhaul the sail to the recommended luff length, making sure your leech is loose as described in the diagram to the right. Make sure that the tack pulley is within 2-3cm of the downhaul cleat. Tip- Always use as little mast extension as possible.
7. Attach the boom to desired height.
8. Thread your outhaul and tension to prescribed length. This should be about 2-4cm of positive tension from the neutral position. Tip: Your boom end should always be with 2cm of the final outhaul position.
9. Finally, tension all battens until all vertical wrinkles through the batten pockets disappear.
   Tip - Proper batten tension is crucial for top performance, but it is important not to over-tension the battens. An over-tightened batten will "S" bend, negatively effecting performance.

For further rigging instructions check out our online rigging video´s available at: www.simmerstyle.com

De-Rigging

1. Release outhaul completely.
2. Release the downhaul completely, and remove the mast base extension. The cams will pop off the mast on their own at this stage.
3. Detach boom from mast.
4. Remove mast from sail.
   Tip - Slide the battens above and below the boom cutout together to reduce tension on the mast, and remove the mast with a spinning motion.
5. Roll the sail tightly for storage, starting at the head androlling all the way to the tack.

Fine Tuning

After basic rigging is accomplished, fine tuning the sail to suit your particular style can be done. Simmer Style designer Tomas Persson offer this tuning advice-

"Using the basic rigging instructions as a starting point, you can now fine tune the sail to fit your specific needs. The single most important rigging factor for performance is downhaul tension. You must get the correct amount of downhaul on the sail for top performance. An under-downhauled sail will feel heavy and have a tendency to pitch you forward. Correct downhaul tension will prevent this. The great thing is- once you have the correct downhaul it works for every wind strength- you can set it and forget it. Different conditions may require different power settings, and this is the function of the outhaul.

If you are sailing flat water and small chop, try a little less outhaul to really power up the sail. If you are sailing in heavy swells or breaking waves, or just want to make the sail as maneuverable as possible, try adding a bit of outhaul. This will make the sail more neutral for turns, tricks and transitions. The power of the sail can be changed greatly by adjusting the outhaul just 2cm. Try changing the setting 1cm at a time, and check out the result on the water. This is the best way to find the setting."

NOTE! The shadowed area indicates leech looseness after the correct downhaul and outhaul are applied.

Tip: Apply less downhaul to larger sail sizes. Due to a new luff curve the 2010 sails have a tighter leech even when the correct downhual is applied.

Parts

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Trouble Shooting Guide

More Tips

• The most common rigging problem is insufficient downhaul. It is better to start with a little too much, and then test the sail with gradually less downhaul until you find the setting that is right for you.
• Always re-check and adjust your outhaul when the downhaul setting is changed. Use the outhaul to control the draft depth, and overall power in the sail.
• Do not over outhaul your sail in high wind. It is necessary to maintain depth of foil for draft stability.
• An over outhauled sail will feel flat and unstable.
• A stiffer than recommended mast will make a sail more powerful, and a softer than recommended mast will make a sail less powerful.
• Every sailor has different preferences, so take the time to try several different downhaul and outhaul settings on the water.
• This exercise will improve your sailing!

Technical Specifications

We measure the luff lengths of the sail from the top of the head cap as it sits just above the sleeve top, to the bottom of the tack fitting. We are always striving to make the sail specs as accurate as possible, but the final settings for the sail should always be decided by on the water performance.

PRO PERFORMANCE MAST: RDM10
RECOMMENDED MAST: RDM8
SECOND MAST CHOICE: RDM6 or SC6

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References

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