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Created by ColdWeatherSurf ColdWeatherSurf  > 9 months ago, 30 Nov 2016
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ColdWeatherSurf
ColdWeatherSurf

1 posts

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

1844 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

4926 posts

30 Nov 2016 8:27pm
Is this a trick question
joe windsurf
joe windsurf

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

1074 posts

30 Nov 2016 9:56pm
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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

12802 posts

30 Nov 2016 8:17pm
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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

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

1 Dec 2016 6:59am
in other words ...
more info and/or pics required ...
Von
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

2 Dec 2016 11:03pm
can I use rise to make my mast longer
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