Using a RDM on a cam sail ..evo5 neilpryde

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Waveinn

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Waveinn

WA, 32 posts

6 Jun 2019 11:56am

Thinking of buying a 6.4 evo5 race sail ,older model 2014 I think but in good nick ,tried finding info on the net
question is .
Can I use my 100% RDM neilpryde mast on it ,
i know the bend will be correct ,just wonder if the cams will be ok in doing so
i did find on the net the 2019 6.4 will use both by tighten the battens ,no cam change needed ..
I don't really want to buy another mast as my RDM is quite new .

just looking for a bit of fun on a race sail ,without blowing the budget ..i'm a non racer ..just a blaster ..

thanks waveinn .

choco

4181 posts

choco

SA, 4181 posts

6 Jun 2019 3:42pm

Need RDM cams

Waveinn

32 posts

Waveinn

WA, 32 posts

6 Jun 2019 4:49pm

Ok ,Thanks ,i will try buy some ,or buy a mast .might be easier .

AUS4

NSW

1296 posts

AUS4

NSW, 1296 posts

6 Jun 2019 7:45pm

That sail wasn't designed to work with a RDM mast and you won't be able to change the cambers to anything else other than the original NP cambers that are on it.
I am afraid you will just have to use the correct mast.

MartinF2

QLD

484 posts

MartinF2

QLD, 484 posts

6 Jun 2019 9:37pm

What AUS4 said is correct however Roo has managed to convert his EVO8 6.4 to suit RDM but I haven't asked how so maybe he will see this and shed some light.

Roo

882 posts

Roo

882 posts

6 Jun 2019 11:08pm

Any NP EVO can be changed over to work with RDM masts. The piece you need is the bridge that hold the camber arms together, you can see it in the right bottom of attached picture. It is narrower no fit around the RDM mast. NP has them available but I 3D print them so I always have some handy. To fine tune the sail you need to use longer camber arms to take up the slack in the luff tube, ideal if you are going for ultimate performance but not really necessary for freeriding.

Waveinn

32 posts

Waveinn

WA, 32 posts

7 Jun 2019 6:09am

Awesome ,thanks Martin and roo..good news ..
i love my RDM's especially my new pryde one ..so I can order them from NP ...?

pepe47

1382 posts

pepe47

WA, 1382 posts

10 Jun 2019 9:30am

Sometimes some hard to find items are available at neil pryde asap in Hong kong. I managed to find a stainless clip for my np evo 6 clew after it gave up the ghost. The rdm cambers for my 5.8 were also sourced from the same outlet. It's handy to have an access point like this as I can understand why the local dealer would not stock EVERY part.

Waveinn

32 posts

Waveinn

WA, 32 posts

11 Jun 2019 8:07am

I'm still unable to find the part on line

tonyk

QLD

621 posts

tonyk

QLD, 621 posts

11 Jun 2019 8:00pm

Waveinn said..
I'm still unable to find the part on line

maybe try emailing NP ASAP outlet in hong kong with what you are after,they sell heaps pryde spares
sales@asap-direct.com

Another option is contact the Aussie supplier SHQ Boardsports www.shq.com.au/

You are from WA so I guess you already tried reg and daniel at windsurfing perth

Waveinn

32 posts

Waveinn

WA, 32 posts

13 Jun 2019 5:42pm

Thanks Tony .email sent .

Pipington

33 posts

Pipington

33 posts

2 Sep 2019 5:32pm

Hi
Has anyone successfully bought the rdm camber bridges?
Where from?
are they easy to fit?
ive got a NP Evo 7 5.8, NP don't make a SDM 400 any more!
what are the alternatives in SDM I broke my flx100 400?
Preferably cost effective, unfortunately rarely get to use this size!
Super thanks!

forceten

1312 posts

forceten

1312 posts

2 Sep 2019 10:28pm

Ezzy clammed sails come with cams or did with the Infinity and Lions, and a measure to fit to the particular mast .
someone should have extra that aren't used.
hint Ezzy may give or sell what you may need, don't specify the NP mast.

I hate cams .

TheTank

124 posts

TheTank

124 posts

4 Sep 2019 12:08am

Pipington said..
Hi
Has anyone successfully bought the rdm camber bridges?
Where from?
are they easy to fit?
ive got a NP Evo 7 5.8, NP don't make a SDM 400 any more!
what are the alternatives in SDM I broke my flx100 400?
Preferably cost effective, unfortunately rarely get to use this size!
Super thanks!

Don't mess around with other cams or other brand masts. Try to find an older NP X9 mast, one with the big white stickers. The 2011 and 2012 models work very well in newer Evo's. They tend to make the sail a bit softer compared to the FLX's is my experience. Haven't noticed any loss in performance with the X9's.

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