Mast length

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30 Nov 2016 5:20pm
So, my mast length is 410 and my sails luff is 415. Is it ok to use this mast or should i get a new one?
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1855 posts
NSW, 1855 posts
30 Nov 2016 9:07pm
There is another piece of equipment called mast extension that will help you to match the luff specs. There are also rigging videos if you are not sure about the process.

Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4950 posts
QLD, 4950 posts
30 Nov 2016 8:27pm
Is this a trick question
joe windsurf
joe windsurf
1482 posts
1482 posts
30 Nov 2016 6:47pm
410 is probably an epoxy mast
and i still use them in the cold weather - "coldweathersurf"
on OLD sails
Orange Whip
Orange Whip
QLD
1081 posts
QLD, 1081 posts
30 Nov 2016 9:56pm
ColdWeatherSurf said..
So, my mast length is 410 and my sails luff is 415. Is it ok to use this mast or should i get a new one?


Be like a virgin in the back seat at the drive in. Stick it in and find out what gives
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12884 posts
WA, 12884 posts
30 Nov 2016 8:17pm
ColdWeatherSurf said..
So, my mast length is 410 and my sails luff is 415. Is it ok to use this mast or should i get a new one?


As far as I know there isn't much alternative, except perhaps a standard 400 mast. As Joe implies, there's more to masts than their length.
Modern sails are usually mast specific, in terms of their stiffness and bend characteristics. If you want the best out of a modern sail, it needs to be on a compatible mast.
forceten
forceten
1312 posts
1312 posts
30 Nov 2016 11:12pm
Maybe the mast is cut down from a 430,
considering it the OP , first post
i would think they are not knowledgeable to it's a non humorous attempt to do so
joe windsurf
joe windsurf
1482 posts
1482 posts
1 Dec 2016 6:59am
in other words ...
more info and/or pics required ...
Von
Von
SA
104 posts
Von Von
SA, 104 posts
2 Dec 2016 5:40pm
Mast size doesn't matter as long as you keep your fin from smelling of fish
forceten
forceten
1312 posts
1312 posts
2 Dec 2016 11:03pm
can I use rise to make my mast longer
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