Mast length for a begginer

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warwickl
warwickl
NSW
2361 posts
NSW, 2361 posts
19 May 2019 7:47am
I am getting mixed views as some say 55cm mast others say 70cm.
I've been using 55cm so far.
So after comments from SB guys.
Clamsmasha
Clamsmasha
WA
311 posts
WA, 311 posts
19 May 2019 8:31am
warwickl said..
I am getting mixed views as some say 55cm mast others say 70cm.
I've been using 55cm so far.
So after comments from SB guys.


If there isn't a problem with dragging the foil around on the bottom, I think the longer one is better.

I had a 60 when I started which fitted the shallow reefs I tend to foil. I'm on nearly 85 now and I have to be a more tactical on small days but it takes drops way better and pumps better too.
Supnorte
Supnorte
266 posts
266 posts
20 May 2019 1:21am
The smaller the better for beginners. A smaller mast will make you more comfortable on the first flights. As you progress you can use bigger masts, since you'lle be tackling bigger waves (or downwinding) or starting to carve. I started with a 60 cm mast.
Southby
Southby
VIC
25 posts
VIC, 25 posts
20 May 2019 9:33am
Warwickl I am only a begginer ( coming up to 10 days) and switched last week from the 55 to 70cm mast and find it much better. 2 friends who I foil with are on 70cm masts and even though well ahead of me, recommended it. It looked a little intimidating at first but I rarely breach now and it is better in bigger waves. The only thing I notice is having to walk further out to stop the foil hitting sand or reef and the height of flight being higher but trying to learn to keep this lower.
colas
colas
5395 posts
5395 posts
20 May 2019 2:13pm
I started with a 65cm mast, and it was fine. 55cm may be a tad too short after the first hours, you will breach more often.
Jeffs256
Jeffs256
NSW
57 posts
NSW, 57 posts
22 May 2019 2:00pm
It's great having the longer mast avoid some of the excusable breach beatings. The catch22 is small waves need shallow water, so if you're drafting almost a metre, you'll be in water too deep for comfortable learner waves. One way round that is finding a spot where the foamies roll into a channel so you can gut slide in.
warwickl
warwickl
NSW
2361 posts
NSW, 2361 posts
22 May 2019 2:44pm
Southby said..
Warwickl I am only a begginer ( coming up to 10 days) and switched last week from the 55 to 70cm mast and find it much better. 2 friends who I foil with are on 70cm masts and even though well ahead of me, recommended it. It looked a little intimidating at first but I rarely breach now and it is better in bigger waves. The only thing I notice is having to walk further out to stop the foil hitting sand or reef and the height of flight being higher but trying to learn to keep this lower.


Used 70cm mast and agree way better, only breached once.
Seajuice
Seajuice
NSW
919 posts
NSW, 919 posts
22 May 2019 9:23pm
The best mast length is one that doesn't bottom out in your foiling area.
Basically 55cm or 60cm in most beaches. Don't fly too high! Keep level. Better to touch down before going too high.
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