NP Masts

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gh
gh
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gh gh
NSW, 156 posts
9 Jul 2011 9:30am
Would like to know the bend characteristics of Pryde masts from the last couple of years.

Thanks
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
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WA, 23685 posts
9 Jul 2011 7:33am
They have changed quite a bit.
Whilst the common theme is tip flex not all of them are.

What sail / mast combo etc?
keef
keef
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NSW, 2016 posts
9 Jul 2011 10:09am
gh said...

Would like to know the bend characteristics of Pryde masts from the last couple of years.

Thanks


on the rdm's it depends on how much extention you stick up the mast,
gh
gh
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gh gh
NSW, 156 posts
9 Jul 2011 10:20am
Thinking of a H2 8.2 as it rigs on a 460. Masts I already have are a KA 70% and a powerex 100% carbon.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
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WA, 23685 posts
10 Jul 2011 2:11pm
GH I am not that familiar with the race / slalom stuff but most NP is flex top.

The KA and Powerex are generally constant curve, so if used with an NP sail it will not twist enough. However, KA tends to be slightly flexier top so if no using a NP mast and you could only pick KA and P/ex, the KA is more likely to work.

If you are a heavyweight the slightly stiffer top mast may be OK.

I'd rig it before buying
gh
gh
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gh gh
NSW, 156 posts
10 Jul 2011 5:31pm
Thanks Mark
Not a heavy weight.72 kgs, wikk definitely try before I buy.

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