Built to Last
The Cheetah is a freeride sail built with the mindset of a wave sail — because it comes from the same DNA.
After more than 40 years of making sails on Maui, we’ve learned what survives the elements. That’s why there is no monofilm in a Cheetah. Monofilm becomes brittle and fails; we replace it with materials that stay light and strong:
- Scrim and Dyneema-reinforced X-Ply
- Technora-reinforced laminates
- RBS epoxy battens (the strongest in the world)
Every seam is glued, covered, and then stitched. This level of construction is why David Ezzy owns his own factory — to control every step and meet standards other factories won’t attempt.
Factory-Rigged, Tuned, and Inspected
Every Cheetah is fully rigged at our factory by experienced sailmakers. They check:
- Luff curve
- Batten tension
- Foil symmetry
- Panel flow from head to tack
While rigged, each batten is tuned so the sail is ready out of the bag for your first session — no break-in period, no surprises.
We obsess over the details so you can enjoy the sail today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
Calibrated Rigging Saves You Time
The Cheetah is designed to rig fast.
Rigging gauges at the tack eliminate guesswork — just downhaul until the gauge aligns with the bottom of your mast. That’s it.
Clew markers fine-tune the leech tension. Every sail is factory-calibrated to match these references so you can set up in minutes with confidence — no trial and error, no inconsistent settings.
What People Say About the Cheetah
“I never thought an 8.5 could feel lighter than my old 8.0, but the Cheetah does — and the wind range is massive. My old sail would get overpowered quickly. The Cheetah stayed comfortable even when I could have rigged down to a 7.0.”
“In light winds, it’s the best I’ve used. Rigged loose, it works like a sail a meter larger. Rigged tight, it handles powered conditions with ease.”
“Clean and fast, without feeling sloppy. If the wind drops, you keep going. If it gusts, you accelerate. In variable wind, the Cheetah makes you feel like you rigged the right sail — every time.”
Is the Cheetah Right for You?
If you want a well-built, fast, stable, lightweight, camless freeride sail that rigs quickly and has the wind range of a larger quiver, the Cheetah is your sail.
