For many, the GA Sails Cosmic is probably way ahead in the style rankings. The dark red coloured foil frames the sail window and creates a solid impression, which is also confirmed by the comparatively large amount of X-Ply in the lower leech and throughout the luff track. The mast sleeve with metallic effect also looks pretty trendy. And the striking protector also fits into the picture. However, it is more of a dummy because it is only three-dimensionally moulded from actually quite thin material and is merely hollow in the areas that look thick. On the other hand, it reaches far down and can be folded up easily. According to the print, the two clew eyelets are intended for either "more power" at the top or "more control" at the bottom. The camber is large and wraps around the mast. They can be adjusted using spacers. Both the lower leech and the diagonal batten are protected with rubber strips. Overall, the sail makes a reinforced impression appropriate to the area of use, as with comparable models. The mast ends at the top in a top with a PIN system, which is robustly protected by a cap and a rubber moulding.
Compact, damped and balanced
During our test rides, the Cosmic was one of the sails that earned the most freeride points in this group. The GA sail owes this award above all to its very compact sail feel and the incredibly smooth, almost inaudible rotation in manoeuvres - the camber glides around the mast as smooth as butter, as if on a thick layer of marine grease. It is also suitable for everyday use when trimming - if you don't give it too little downhaul rope. Ideally, you should always bring the sail to the maximum trim with a comparatively moderate 75 kilos of tension, because only then is the mast sleeve nicely tensioned in the sleeve opening area. With the outhaul slightly tensioned, it is very stable, with a balanced pull on both hands, over the board and can be held very relaxed up to the upper limit.
Attempts to give the sail a lot of planing power should be limited to constant light winds, because it appears heavier with a luff trim below the maximum and develops a strong pull on the back hand very early on. So: simply accept the minimal losses at the lowest glide limit and enjoy a power-saving, balanced, stable and damped sail with very good handling.
Surf summary of the GA Sails Cosmic 7.7
With a very balanced pull on both hands, the Cosmic does not have a "throttle grip" for light winds like a V8 or S_Pacebut it is more compact, easier to handle in the jibe and is also very fast at the top with good control.
Stable and compact; camber rotation
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Technical data GA Sails Cosmic 7.7
- Sail weight: 5.35 kg*
- Mast weight: 1.92 kg*
- sleeve opening: 114-158 cm*
- Trimming force: 75 kilos*
- Mast used: GA-Sails C100 SDM 460; Price: 839 Euro
- Price: 1029 Euro
- Info under ga-windsurfing.com
*surf measurement
