Has anyone had experience with roof pods for carrying/storing windsurfing sails/masts.

I am considering the Thule alpine 700 touring pod, which should allow me to put boards on the racks beside the pod. Specs state it will take 220cm long skis, so I'm thinking a 430 mast and 8.0m sail should fit in length. 460 and 490 masts a bit of a problem thought

Any thoughts/experience/insight greatly appreciated.

Clarence

Gun sails combi bag. Purchased about 4 years ago for long trips when family has to fit INSIDE car. Obviously not a hard, water proof pod, but I'd recommend. Three masts in separate bag underneath, then sail bag clips on top, can take four sails, easily. Done several trips, Brisbane to Melbourne, and shorter ones around SE Qld and Northern NSW, and very happy, no problem.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gun-Sails-Combi-Bag-Brilliant-Combined-Sail-and-Gear-Bag-/360470454246

Might be an Aussie distributer, but not sure. Leaves enough room for a sup plus two other boards on top.

clarence said..
Has anyone had experience with roof pods for carrying/storing windsurfing sails/masts.

I am considering the Thule alpine 700 touring pod, which should allow me to put boards on the racks beside the pod. Specs state it will take 220cm long skis, so I'm thinking a 430 mast and 8.0m sail should fit in length. 460 and 490 masts a bit of a problem thought

Any thoughts/experience/insight greatly appreciated.

Clarence

Please measure each of your sails lenght while the sailbag. It will give you an answer how long your sail is rolled up. Some sails tend to get 10 to 20 cm's longer when you roll them up. It depends on cambers and how the battens are placed in the sail

Also measure the longest part of your mast. People tend to forget the ferule. A 460 mast in half is 230 but the ferule adds another 20 cm's.

Thanks for comments brains trust. I think I now have a plan.

Clarence