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Mast tips and Neil Pryde Sails

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Wannagybe > 9 months ago, 29 Apr 2010

Wannagybe

NSW

12 posts

29 Apr 2010 6:22pm

OK,

Is there some tip I am missing here..........I have a Neil Pryde Alpha which performs terrific, however when it comes to de-rigging I end up spending 5 mins swearing and wrestling with the sail and mast tip to get them separated. (The sail has a plastic plug which fits neatly into the mast tip). It's not good for my anger management issues. What's the secret please?

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

29 Apr 2010 6:27pm

On every late model NP sail I have seen there is a loop of webbing at the top of the sail near the mast plug.

Push a screwdriver through this loop into the ground to secure the top of the sail.

This makes it easier to pull the mast out of the sail as the top of the sail is anchored.

WindmanV

VIC

804 posts

29 Apr 2010 6:34pm

Hi, Wannagybe,

Could you please advise what make of mast and its length that you are using with this sail? Could you also advise the size of the sail you are using, please?

FletcHuz

VIC

300 posts

29 Apr 2010 7:24pm

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Wannagybe said...

OK,

Is there some tip I am missing here..........I have a Neil Pryde Alpha which performs terrific, however when it comes to de-rigging I end up spending 5 mins swearing and wrestling with the sail and mast tip to get them separated. (The sail has a plastic plug which fits neatly into the mast tip). It's not good for my anger management issues. What's the secret please?

You need to swap the plug on the sail at the end of the luff sleeve with the narrower diameter one. There should be a narrow diameter plug in the pocket of the sail bag - if not then pick one up from local pryde dealer. The plugs are a little bit trickey to swap over (and note you have to get them the right way around) but once you've swapped it your problem will be solved and the mast will slide out easily.

Bondalucci

VIC

1580 posts

29 Apr 2010 8:01pm

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mkseven said...

Dont stuff around with plug at top of sail, most shops keep a free supply of mast plugs or just take a file or sharp knife to yours. Often it's only the very top of the opening where it sticks.

As someone said about the loop on prydes, use it as it saves the life of your sail. Also taping the join in your mast makes it easier to pull the whole lot out when you use the loop.

....X2

- it means you can pull the mast out easily without having the mast sleeve bunch up and wrinkle at all

h20

VIC

458 posts

29 Apr 2010 11:14pm

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FletcHuz said...

agree with fletch. Especially as he helped me a few weeks ago with this a few weeks back with a brand new firefly. Do as he says and you'll be laughing.

You need to swap the plug on the sail at the end of the luff sleeve with the narrower diameter one. There should be a narrow diameter plug in the pocket of the sail bag - if not then pick one up from local pryde dealer. The plugs are a little bit trickey to swap over (and note you have to get them the right way around) but once you've swapped it your problem will be solved and the mast will slide out easily.

Bertie

NSW

1351 posts

30 Apr 2010 12:13am

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FletcHuz said...

You need to swap the plug on the sail at the end of the luff sleeve with the narrower diameter one. There should be a narrow diameter plug in the pocket of the sail bag - if not then pick one up from local pryde dealer. The plugs are a little bit trickey to swap over (and note you have to get them the right way around) but once you've swapped it your problem will be solved and the mast will slide out easily.

correct. there should the a non-tapered plug in your sail bag. If not call your local NP rep.

Wannagybe

NSW

12 posts

30 Apr 2010 3:00pm

Thanks for the help.

I will look getting another plug. Perhaps there was one in my sail bag that I didn't notice.

By the way it is a 2009 5.8 Alpha mounted on a 430cm RDM Simmer Mast. Works a treat even though its not a Neil Pryde mast.

Mark _australia

23526 posts

30 Apr 2010 2:56pm

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Wannagybe said...

Thanks for the help.

I will look getting another plug. Perhaps there was one in my sail bag that I didn't notice.

By the way it is a 2009 5.8 Alpha mounted on a 430cm RDM Simmer Mast. Works a treat even though its not a Neil Pryde mast.

And therein lies your problem.

Your mast has a hole that is at least a few mm smaller and not tapered.
Your NP tapered plug will be going in halfway and then jamming up to blazes when downhauled

mathew

QLD

2142 posts

2 May 2010 10:10pm

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Mark _australia said...
And therein lies your problem....

The problem is that you need a plug in the first place... there are plenty of sail brands that do dont use any plug -> it is a feature that allows simpler de/rigging.

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