It's been a while since I haven't had a current year's Ezzy sail in my hands. During my last windsurfing sessions, I had the chance to thoroughly test the new 2025 Ezzy Wave, the Hawaiian brand's 4-batten wave sail, and, here, I'll summarize my impressions for you.

Windsurfing, test: Ezzy Wave 2025

Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to test several Ezzy 4-batten wave sails. I loved the Ezzy Elite, and I've already had the opportunity to test the 2021 version of the Ezzy Wave, which replaced the Elite. For a few months now, I've been the happy owner of the 2025 Ezzy Wave, in the 4.7 size.

After several bump and jump sessions, both on lakes (Lake Como and Garda) and at sea (Hyeres, Playa Nemina - Galicia, Spain), I finally had the chance to test it in ideal conditions for waveriding, among the waves of Sardinia (Funtana Meiga). My assessment is therefore based on a good series of sessions.

Let's first analyze the construction details, together.

The sail is light in weight (less than 3 kg). It lacks the vinyl panel found on many Ezzy sails of the past (and now only found on the Zeta, among wave sails), but it is still very well finished, with attention to construction details and reinforcements where needed that remain unmatched by any other brand I've tested so far.

Honestly, I appreciated the Elite's vinyl panel, which has been missing from the Ezzy Wave since its origin. However, we can't help but loving the large transparent window (made of reinforced Spectra X-ply) at the bottom of the sail, which truly guarantees a wide view of the wave during the bottom turn (and the wider weave of the upper window panel helps even more in this regard).

As for the reference measurements, we summarize them below:

- Luff: 397-401 cm

- Boom: 154-164 cm

- Extension: 12-16 cm

- Weight: 2.93 kg

- Ezzy mast: 400 (top) / 370 (bottom)

The Brand claims: 

WHAT IS NEW?

- Lightweight yet incredibly strong, the Ezzy Wave delivers the perfect balance of power and control that allows you to push your limits with confidence.

- David refined the luff curve to provide exceptional forward drive and stability.

- The battens are slightly pulled back from the luff. This is very subtle, so you probably will not notice it when you first look at the sail. The effect is that the sail depowers and flips more easily--a subtle difference but with a big upside that you can really feel.

- The biggest visual change is in the outline on the smaller sails. The 4.0 and down have an extended clew. The biggest advantage is better stability, which is really noticeable for jumping.

- All sizes have a bigger window for more visibility. You'll be surprised how much this matters!

- The bigger sizes have a more direct power delivery and get going faster when the wind is light.

We also attempted to compare the 2023/2024 Ezzy Wave and the 2025 Ezzy Wave (see photo below), in the 4.7 size. The reference measurements (Luff, Boom, Extension) are identical. Even in terms of construction and panels placement, there are virtually no significant differences. The only noticeable change is the shape of the panels — see the different sewing orientation where they are linked — in the upper part of the sail (between the third and fourth battens).

An important detail worth highlighting, already present on last year's model, is the fact that the sail features the usual vario top at the head, but instead of being delivered with the classic cap, which is universally compatible with all masts and prevents it from getting stuck in the mast due to sand, it is delivered with a plastic tip (see photo below). This tip was not compatible with my Ezzy Hookipa mast, which is from a few years ago.

I therefore had to remove the tip, losing the factory adjustment of the vario top strap, and I had to install the spare cap, which Ezzy stores in the pocket of the sail bag. Furthermore, inserting the cap into the sail strap and properly tightening the strap in the buckle that stops it, and getting a vario top setting similar to the factory one for Ezzy masts, was quite a challenge and cost me some time before the session. So, keep this in mind and adjust your sail ahead of time, if you need to.

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Impressions on the water:

The sail is lightweight and also feels light in your hands, in the water, both when maneuvering and sailing straight. David Ezzy has worked extensively on sail weight in recent years, following the trend of almost all brands.

When sailing, the first thing that strikes you is the sail's power, which, however, is modulable, thanks to the wide adjustment range that characterizes David Ezzy's sails. I tried it also in overpowering conditions (in the session at Funtana Meiga, in Sardinia), and, although I don't like sailing overpowered, I didn't immediately feel the need to leave the water: within certain limits, the sail releases excess wind. The classic shape of Ezzy sails, narrow at the top and wide at the boom, helps a lot in this regard.

In ideal waveriding conditions, the sail pushes well when entering the bottom turn, ensuring excellent residual speed on the lip of the wave when it's time for the cutback. The sail also pushes well when going offshore to sea, when you have to overcome upcoming foams.

Anyway, it depowers well in cutbacks and jumps. 

I also extensively tested the sail in bump and jump conditions, in Hyères, France (see video), and on Lake Garda and Lake Como.

Thanks to its lightweight feel and easy handling, the sail was fun to sail with, even under these conditions, in the gusty winds of the lakes. Clearly, if your preferred discipline is freeride or slalom, it's advisable to look at even more stable models, such as the Ezzy Zeta (a 5-batten wave sail for onshore conditions), or even the Chetaah or Lion (with cambers), especially for the larger sizes. Keep in mind, however, that David designed the Ezzy Wave with 5 battens in 5.8 and 6.3 sizes (I still have a 2021 Ezzy Wave 5.8, which does an excellent job and gives me a lot of satisfaction on Lake Como during summer sessions).

It's unfortunate that Ezzy is a less popular brand than it once was, in various spots I sail. There are so many brands these days (perhaps too many), and the choice is very wide. And, perhaps, too many riders have been influenced by current trends, and also by the visibility given to other brands by sponsored professional riders. Ezzy has never leveraged this aspect, aiming to have many athletes in its team, but has always focused on the quality of its product. But it's nice to note that when I happen to sail in a challenging and serious wave spot (South Africa, Sardinia, Spain or Portugal), suddenly, the Ezzys appear, proving that many amateur riders still appreciate them, rightly, in such conditions. Personally, I can't wait to try sailing with my 2025 Ezzy Wave in Matanzas, Chile, next January.

All in all, Ezzy remains a high-quality product that won't disappoint you.

Ciao. Fabio

Below, we offer you a slide gallery of photos taken during the test