Optimist

Compact and extremely strong blocks. Ultra lightweight for mainsheets and control lines.

First quality, high elasticity, natural rubber provides a minimum 100% stretch with constant elongation characteristics

Lightweight and high strength, single braid bio-based Dyneema SK78, with tough ArmourCoat finish

Low stretch and zero creep maintains sail set even when fully loaded over extended periods

The bio-based SK78 core is high strength and has minimal creep.

Ideal for Laser/ILCA outhaul, downhaul and vang systems.

The Technora blended cover gives the same fantastic abrasion and heat resistance properties as EXCEL ELITE. Technora blend cover adds grip for wet hands, and is easy to taper, showing colour matched ARMOURCOAT core.

Ideal for halyards, sheets and high strength control lines.

Light weight, high visibility floating line

Supplied with rigging pack:

• 1 x Harken ball bearing hook-in block
• 1 x Windesign 25 mm low friction ring
• 1 x Windesign wind indicator PRO
• 1 x Deck collar with mast sleeve
• 1 x Nylon sprit adjuster handle
• 2 x Nylon top pins
• 1 x Dyneema primary halyard line
• 1 x Technora / Dyneema secondary halyard line 5 x 2.2 mm tack lines 12 x 1.2 mm double lacing lines

Harken model 2135 57mm ratchet block, used as Optimist mainsheet block with 2-way link.

Compact and extremely strong blocks. Ultra lightweight for mainsheets and control lines. These blocks can be used as becket blocks too.

Compact, ultra lightweight and extremely strong. For dinghy mainsheets and control lines.

Low stretch, 100% Polyester rope offers great performance at a lower cost.

Marlow's High strength, lightweight with 100% Polyester cover and Dyneema® core for all round use on halyards, sheets and control lines.

The most flexible and active mast which is designed for light weight sailors.

The MK3 Flex mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors under 35 kg.

A light and flexible racing sprit. The MK3 Flex 26.6 mm sprit for the Optimist is suitable for sailors under 35 kg.

• Superior Lanurep spacecraft alloy
• Anodized to a dark grey color
• Grey glass fibre filled Nylon sprit ends
• 15 cm heat shrinkable sprit protection tubing, prevents wear between mast and sprit

The most flexible racing sprit creates less distortion of the sail shape and provides an active change of tension on the leech. For the more experienced sailor who can adjust their mainsheet tension constantly.

The MK3 Hyperflex 28 mm sprit for the Optimist is suitable for sailors under 35 kg.

The newest mast in the Optimax range. The MK3 Medium mast fits perfectly in our existing mast range and is 8% more flexible compared to the MK3 mast and 8% stiffer compared to the MK3 Flex mast.

The MK3 Medium mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 30 to 40 kg.

Optimast OP-5 Innovation trolley for Optimist. 

Rooster Sailing Optimist foil bag.

Harken 40mm block on Dyneema with shackle, for the Optimist mainsheet.

Harken 4029 mm link block on Dyneema with shackle, for the Optimist mainsheet.

Optimax deck collar for Optimist, made of Delrin to create minimal friction between the sleeve and the collar. 

A stiffer 45 mm racing boom which is suitbale for the more experienced, heavier weight sailors. The MK4 45 mm boom for the Optimist is suitable for sailors above 45 kg.

A light and flexible all-round boom which can be used with all masts and sprits. The MK3 40 mm boom for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

Harken hook-in block for the Optimist halyard system.

Optimast Blue spar set for Optimist. Recommended for light sailors, starting from 25 Kg. 

This set contains:

• Ultimate Blue racing mast 
• Ultimate racing boom ø 40 mm
• Ultimate racing Super Flex Gold sprit ø 26 mm 

This all-round racing mast is designed for mid weight sailors and can be matched with all booms and sprits. The MK3 mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

This all-round racing mast is designed for mid weight sailors and can be matched with all booms and sprits. The MK3 mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

Blacksmith Crazy Monster 1 wind indicator, suitable for Optimist Class. Handmade with black glass fibre and epoxy.

Blacksmith Crazy Monster 3 wind indicator, suitable for Optimist Class. 

Handmade with black glass fibre and epoxy.

Harken 40mm carbo ratchet block, used as Optimist mainsheet block and Laser mainsheet block.

Blacksmith Crazy Dots wind indicator, suitable for Optimist Class. Handmade with black glass fibre and epoxy.

A pack of three green and three red self adhesive wool telltales (with TEFLON treatment) that don´t stick to the sail in the wet.

An allround sprit which can be used with all masts and booms. The MK3 27 mm sprit for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

• Superior Lanurep spacecraft alloy
• Anodized to a dark grey color
• Grey glass fibre filled
• Nylon sprit ends
• 15 cm heat shrinkable sprit protection tubing, prevents wear between mast and sprit

Red Flex is an important link between all of Optimast's sailing sets.

The Polish manufacturer noticed that most of the coaches select sets of sprits with a larger arrow of deflection and lower weight. On the basis of experience, a set of Red Flex fills the gap between Blue and Red spar set.

Red Flex spar set is especially good when sailing on the open waters with more waves. This set is very dynamic.

Optimast sprit special GOLD edition.

Most flexible sprit made with super light and durable materials.

Optimast's Red Flex Boom. 40mm diameter

Optimast Green mast. 

A good option for novice or very light weight sailors. 

Optimast Green sprit

Optimast Green spar set

Rooster Sailing self adhesive grip tape for use on your deck.

Moulds to fit the surface applied to providing a strong connection and durable grip. When you want to remove it, it's easy and clean and does not leave any residue when peeled off.

Available in a number of colours.

• Width: 100 mm
• Length: 2 meters
• Thickness: 2.5 mm

As supplied with Optimax masts and Optimax spar sets.

• 1 x Harken ball bearing hook-in block
• 1 x Windesign 25 mm low friction ring
• 1 x Windesign wind indicator PRO
• 1 x Deck collar with mast sleeve
• 1 x Nylon sprit adjuster handle
• 2 x Nylon top pins
• 1 x Dyneema primary halyard line
• 1 x Technora / Dyneema secondary halyard line
• 5 x 2.2 mm tack lines
• 12 x 1.2 mm double lacing lines

Harken 57mm carbo ratchet block with 1.5X grip, model 2166, used as Optimist mainsheet block and Laser mainsheet block.

Harken 40mm carbo block with swivel.

A lightweight yet ultra stiff and powerful 48 mm racing boom which is mainly suitable for the more experienced, heavier weight sailors above 45 kg.

The 16 mm is Harken’s smallest block. It is perfect for small synthetic control lines found on high-tech dinghies.

The patented bearing system uses stainless steel balls in a captive grooved race and has a 250 lb (113 kg) maximum working load.

The 404 uses an O-ring to keep the line in the sheave during intermittent loading.