gavnwend said...NotWal said...
I wouldn't do it unless you're a heavy bloke.
The curve may remain close to spec but longer masts are stiffer than shorter ones. That doesn't change.
Thanks everyone the problem is the mast is 100% carbon near new the sail spec is 516cm luff l took collar off extension still cant get downhaul spec .only going to chop 6cm off .
I nearly did the same once, I had a 530, and old code red 9m, never touched the mast, glad I left it alone. It was about 15cm too long.
Can you at least rig it with the excess extension, you might find the tension too extreme and the mast just snaps. Those big masts and race sails especially some brands at certain model years push the boundaries a little.
