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Mast Position for Light Wind

Created by Coupdevill Coupdevill  > 9 months ago, 6 Aug 2022
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Coupdevill
Coupdevill

17 posts

6 Aug 2022 2:30am
I have seen references to this, but no detail as such.

Is there a recommended mast position for light wind, how about over power conditions?

For reference:
90kg
SS Wing Craft 120L
SS Slingwing V3 5.5
Sabfoil W999/S450 or W790/450

Thanks!

coup
Velocicraptor
Velocicraptor

839 posts

6 Aug 2022 4:00am
You can move mast forward for lighter (more lift) and back when overpowered. I never move my mast forward and I just compensate with weighting. I do move my mast back occasionally so that I can control my lift when I'm lit up.
RAF142134
RAF142134

451 posts

6 Aug 2022 6:22am
As Kane says at the beginning of this clip, mast position forward reduces water in the box and a very stiff wing, it also helps to have a longer board, I have a very short board, 4.6 and mast full forward makes the board a bit tippy with some front wings, so in the end it's a combination of factors
Coupdevill
Coupdevill

17 posts

6 Aug 2022 10:12am
Thanks guys, this is exactly what I was looking for I will give it a try. I'm also going to try moving my mass back when it gets over powered.
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