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BUILD SWITCH

DISCOVER THE TECHNOLOGY WE USE TO

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HULL

  • The carbon epoxy laminate with PVC core, makes for a light and
    robust structure that is set to last in time.

  • Thin gelcoat layer: this allows for an easily maintainable and repairable surface; small scratches or small damages can be effortlessly repaired to keep your hull in top condition. 

  • Delrin Main Foil and Rudder Bearings: CNC machined bearings allow
    for a consistent, tight fit between your foils and the boat.

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WING

  • Composed of three assemblies:
    ▫ Front Beam
    ▫ Stern Beam
    ▫ 2 Outboard Beam

  • Two prepreg vacuum moulded centre pieces and four corner pieces are moulded in aluminium tooling and bonded with CST wound tubes using CNC machined jigs so that the assembly is light, stiff and consistent.

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SPARS

  • A 3 piece system with CST carbon mast tubes was chosen for repeatability and consistency.

  • Carbon 15 degree Bent Boom: Milled Anodized Aluminum Vang Lever

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FOIL

  • No compromise in performance: A mix of High Modulus prepreg  and
    Intermediate Modulus prepreg is implemented in the layup of the foils
    resulting in excellent stiffness and strength and accuracy to our strict One Design standards

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RIGS

30KTS

TOP SPEED

6KTS

TAKE OFF

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CONTROLS

1:24 Cunningam Purchase

1:48 Vang Purchase Mainsheet 5:1

Single Height Adjuster

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SPEED

Upwind Speed: >19 Kts
Downwind Speed: >30 kts
TakeOFF Wind speed: ~ 6 Kts

THE BOAT

DISCOVER SWITCH

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SAIL AREA

6.5-7.5-8.4 sqm 

One Design Quantum Membrane Sail

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MEASUREMENTS

Length: 3.9 m

Width: 2.25 m

Platform Weight: ~ 25 KG

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TRAMPS

Foam field double sided dacron trampoline on modular carbon frame

ONE-DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Every part of the Switch is built to the highest quality standards. With CNC

machined moulds and tooling, numerically controlled cutting machines and rigorous quality control Element6Evolution ensures the tightest possible tolerance on every component.

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Computerized Numerical Control precision

•  Hull and deck moulds are 100% carbon/epoxy from a CNC made master plug.

•  Aluminium CNC tooling is used for all wing and foil parts.

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Computerized Numerical Control Cut material

All fabrics, prepreg and cores are cut on CNC controlled cutting machines guaranteeing accuracy and repeatability.

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Quality Control inspections

•  All the components and materials go through a purpose designed quality control system.
•  Geometry, weight and stiffness are checked.

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Event Checks

Element6 will supply to the Switch Class Measurers rigs and templates that will be used at national and international events to ensure conformity of all components and fair racing.

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SWITCH

STRICT ONE-DESIGN

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