Hi surfers!
I need your help to seperate the mast please. Sunday at the beach, first, we tried to use 2 booms and failed, then other 2 surfers back from water, 4 of us together still can't get it work.
I tried WD 40. Does not work.
i tapped on the post at the beach, nothing.
I heard some way here, I can't find them.
One thing, I always tape the seal between 2 parts, so I am pretty sure it is not sand in it .
PLEASE!
Thanks!
Stand the mast vertically on its head and shake it. This creates movement in the joint which crushes the sand particles stuck in the joint and allows easy separation.
Select to expand quoteJohn340 said..
Stand the mast vertically on its head and shake it. This creates movement in the joint which crushes the sand particles stuck in the joint and allows easy separation.
Hi John340, thanks! I tried.
Select to expand quoteMotsbane said..Imax1 said..
^^^^This works great.
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What John said above.
Jam the pointy end of the mast into the grass with the big end pointing to the sky . Grab the mast at the join and shake it as violently as you can. Back and forth in a big fast whipping action. Do this for 30 seconds or so at different angles. If that doesn't work , do it again longer and with more vigour. If that doesn't work , at least you've given nearby people something entertaining to look at.
If all else fails this method works, had a carbon mast stuck, wiggle method didn't work, had 3 blokes either end no joy.
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Select to expand quoteImax1 said..Motsbane said..Imax1 said..
^^^^This works great.
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What John said above.
Jam the pointy end of the mast into the grass with the big end pointing to the sky . Grab the mast at the join and shake it as violently as you can. Back and forth in a big fast whipping action. Do this for 30 seconds or so at different angles. If that doesn't work , do it again longer and with more vigour. If that doesn't work , at least you've given nearby people something entertaining to look at.
Got it!!
Thanks!
Select to expand quoteAus501 Boz said..
If all else fails this method works, had a carbon mast stuck, wiggle method didn't work, had 3 blokes either end no joy. ?si=aaHNK449XTqmgEqr
Thank you!
More power. I seen as many as 12 people required to seperate a stuck mast. Twist, don't pull.
When you get it apart, check the plug in the top. If the ferrule is on the bottom half, a leaking top cap frequently results in a stuck mast joint.
12 people ! It would be a skill to get everyone to twist the correct way. I've seen massive confusion with three people.
Select to expand quoteMotsbane said..
Sorted!
Thanks for your generous ideas!!
How did you get it apart .?
