470
When Olimpic Sails was first founded in the 1980's, the first sails to be designed and developed were those for the 470 class, which the company's founders were champions in.In the next years we continued to follow the class in a very particular way and the results achieved have been highly gratifying.
Beyond numerous national, continental and world titles, our awards include a gold medal (or two to verify), a silver medal and three bronze medals in the different Olympic Games editions.
Our continuous and stringent testing both on our site and on the water gives our company a unique and enviable set of knowledge regarding sails for the 470 and thanks to this, athletes from around the world daily find in us a point of reference able to provide clear and comprehensive replies to their demands.
Today, our company's sails are some of the easiest to use and fastest on the market. Our secret? Great care in selecting prime fabrics and high precision in all production phases are essential features, but what makes the real difference is that we can count on a very close co-operation with the best athletes in the world, who test our products for us. Every new sail must pass this test and only then the product is put on the market, so that we can guarantee a product truly of superior quality to each and every one of our customers.
SAIL MODELS
| Model | Cut | Notes | |
| SR | Semiradial | IMPORTANT: Specify the mast used when ordering. |
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| UP | Cross cut | ||
| PLUS | Cross cut | ||
| BOG (9 cloths) | Cross cut |
Each available in a choice of 2 different clothes: ULTRALIGHT(UL) and RipStop(RS) |
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| BIG (8 cloths) | Cross cut |
MAINSAILS
SR - Semiradial
The semiradial mainsail is a very all-round sail result of the evolution in its profiles which occured in the past years. Made thinner on the lower part it is even stronger and twisted on the upper section. Particular attention was given to make even "more stretched" the exits to optimize the propelling thrust.
UP - Cross cut
It is definitely one of the most winning horizontal mainsail internationally before the advent of the Radials; Born originally for the ProctorY mast and next optimized for the Superspar M7 mast, it is made with a heavier material and it has a more powerful shape. Its versatility makes it appropriate for heavier crews, over 140kg.
JIBS
PLUS
Very all-round and powerful horizontal-cut sail which perfectly matches with the last-generation mainsails, slimmer in the lower side. It is particularly appreciated in wave conditions, thanks to the more powerful entrances which facilitate the stability of the threads.
SPINNAKER
BIG (8 cloths)
This is the natural evolution of the BIG. It offers the best compromise between size, downwind performance and stability on a reach. It is also designed to improve performance in light winds and increase its range of use. Given its dimensions, it remains a spinnaker for sailors with considerable sensitivity and experience in order to explot its high potential to the full.
BOG (9 cloths)
This is the natural evolution of the BIG. It offers the best compromise between size, downwind performance and stability on a reach. It is also designed to improve performance in light winds and increase its range of use. Given its dimensions, it remains a spinnaker for sailors with considerable sensitivity and experience in order to explot its high potential to the full.
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