OEM Windsurf Equipment Timeline: From Sample Approval to Shipment
Short answer: Sampling and batch production are sequential. For OEM windsurf and SUP sails, sampling takes 15 days, or 21 days with printing; for foil wings, sampling takes 3-4 weeks. Batch production for both runs about 60 days after sample approval and order confirmation. Booms, masts, extensions and bases are quoted at 15-20 days production. Approving artwork before the sample is built is the single biggest factor in hitting a launch date.
The seven production stages
| Stage | What happens | What to get in writing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Specification and quotation | Product type, size mix, construction, materials, branding and packaging are defined | A written specification sheet shared with the factory |
| 2. Artwork and construction sign-off | Logo files, colourways, print positions and packaging design are frozen | Approved artwork version number |
| 3. Sample build | A physical sample is manufactured before any batch commitment | Sample lead time and approval criteria |
| 4. Sample testing and approval | The buyer tests the sample and signs it off | Written sample approval |
| 5. Batch production | The production slot is booked after approval and order confirmation | Production start and completion dates |
| 6. Inspection | In-line and pre-shipment checks on dimensions, stitching, printing and hardware | Inspection checklist and photos |
| 7. Packing and freight | Packing, carton markings and shipping method are planned | Packing list and shipping schedule |
The full eight-step sourcing workflow, including supplier verification and commercial terms, is published in the B2B sourcing guide.
Published lead times by product line
| Product line | MOQ | Sampling | Batch production / delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsurf and SUP sails | 50 pcs | 15 days; 21 days with printing | About 60 days |
| Foil wings (3-7 m2) | 50 pcs | 3-4 weeks | About 60 days |
| Sail eyelets and small injection-moulded parts | From 2,000 sets | 3-7 days | Within 25 days |
| Pulleys (SS316 / SS304 / brass / Nylon66) | 10-50 pcs depending on model | Confirmed at quotation | About 30 days |
| Stainless rings (O / D / triangular) | 10-50 pcs depending on model | Confirmed at quotation | About 20 days |
| Booms, masts, mast extensions and mast bases | 10-50 pcs depending on model | Confirmed at quotation | 15-20 days after specification confirmation |
These figures reproduce the sourcing guide table, which remains the single source of truth. Do not apply the 15-20 day window of booms, masts, extensions and bases to a sail or foil wing order, and do not compress the 10-50 pcs range into one site-wide number. MOQs marked "depending on model" are confirmed in the written quotation. Unit prices are not published.
Why artwork sign-off controls the schedule
Sampling and production are sequential: the production slot is booked only after the sample is approved and the order is confirmed. If logo files, colourways or print positions change after the sample is built, the sample has to be rebuilt and the approval date moves. Printed sails add about one week to sampling (21 days instead of 15 days). Freezing artwork before the sample is built is therefore the most effective way to protect a launch date.
Inspection checkpoints before shipment
- Dimensions and the agreed size mix, checked against the approved specification sheet.
- Stitching and panel seams.
- Printing: logo position, colourway and approved artwork version.
- Hardware and fittings, including stainless grade and tube diameters where specified.
- Packing: carton markings, packing list and shipping schedule.
Warranty: two years on sails, booms, masts, mast extensions and mast bases. Small marine hardware (pulleys, rings, eyelets and similar parts) has no published warranty period; its terms are set in the written quotation.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 60-day production clock start?
After sample approval and order confirmation, not from the first enquiry. Sampling and production are separate, sequential windows.
Can sampling and batch production overlap?
No. Batch production starts after the sample is approved and the order is confirmed.
What adds about a week to sampling?
Printing. Sail samples take 15 days without printing and 21 days with printing.
How long do foil wing samples take?
3-4 weeks, followed by about 60 days of batch production. See the OEM foil wings guide for the size band and quote checklist.
Is there a published price list?
No. Prices depend on specification, order quantity and branding and are confirmed in writing at the quotation stage.
Do pulleys, rings and eyelets carry the two-year warranty?
No published warranty period applies to small marine hardware. The two-year warranty covers sails and rig components; hardware terms are set in the written quotation.
Related reading
- Buying Windsurfing Equipment From China: A Complete B2B Sourcing Guide - the authoritative B2B sourcing guide and commercial-terms table.
- OEM Foil Wings 3-7 m2: Sizes, MOQ, Sampling and Production Lead Time - authoritative foil wing sizes and project timeline.
- About Yifon Sports - company and factory background.
- Contact / Request an OEM Quote - request an OEM quotation.