Optimist top cover breathable 45 mm Low friction 2-stage ball bearing

Low friction 2-stage ball bearing system provides consistent performance over the full working load range

it resists the extreme plantar flexion position when hiking to provide a stiff base for straighter leg position and more leverage while decreasing strain on ankle ligaments and calf muscles

Optimist One Design racing foils from Optiparts are built according to the new class rules and used at many World and Continental IODA Championships

to turn the ratchet mechanism on or off

alloy super stiff 7075 T6 Optimist mast and sprit section

Optimist top cover breathable 45 mm Low friction 2-stage ball bearingDurable cover made of Moistureguard 2000, a heavy duty 900D polyester with a polyurethane membrane which has excellent breathability and is waterresistant. Wide skirts around the edge of the hull for good protection. Fast and easy to install with two adjustable straps.