How long is a windsurfer mast?
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How long is a windsurfer mast?
Windsurfing sails cite the ideal mast length for a given sail on the sail’s bag and/or near the bottom of the sail itself. Common mast sizes are 370, 400, 430 and 460 centimeters. If your sail doesn’t offer an ideal mast listing, look for a “Luff” measurement.
Can you cut down a windsurfing mast?
Yep cutting a small bit of it is fine but if you cut too much, the diameter of the mast will get too small to accept the extension anyway…
What size mast do I need?
As a general rule of thumb, the height of a boat’s mast will be somewhere between 1.25 to 1.35 times the boat’s length, for an average of about 1.3 times the length overall (LOA) of the boat. An aspect of 2.5 or lower will be a low-aspect rig; above that is considered a high-aspect ratio.
What is mast IMCS?
The IMCS formula translates the actual deflection of the mast to what the deflection would be if the mast were 460cm long. IMCS stiffness = (length x length x length) / (460 x 460 x mid-deflection) Top\% is the relative deflection of the top (at 3/4 of the mast length).
How long do windsurfing sails last?
It depends on harshness of use, but even when treated well, sails can only be expected to retain good shape for half to two-thirds of the structural life of a sail – that’s roughly 1,700 to 2,700 hours of use.
How do you size a boat mast?
How tall should mast be?
Average Mast Height by Sailboat Length
| Overall Length | Mast Height (from deck) | High Range |
|---|---|---|
| >10 ft | 7 ft | 12 ft |
| 15 ft | 12 ft | 18 ft |
| 20 ft | 22 ft | 26 ft |
| 25 ft | 28 ft | 33 ft |
How to choose the right windsurfing mast?
The windsurfing mast and its base is crucial for the stability of the sail while riding. More than any other component of a windsurfer’s rig, the mast is most responsible for dictating the weight. Therefore, you want to purchase a lightweight mast that allows for a proper bend and does not weigh you down.
How to choose a lightweight windsurfer’s rig?
More than any other component of a windsurfer’s rig, the mast is most responsible for dictating the weight. Therefore, you want to purchase a lightweight mast that allows for a proper bend and does not weigh you down. Purchasing the wrong mast can ruin the performance of any sail, even the best ones.
How to remove the base of the mast extension?
As already mentioned, this connection is sometimes difficult to remove with cold hands. If the two (2) bolt system is used, there is an alternative way to remove the base This one is the Euro or European pin. It snaps onto the mast extension and releases easily with one push on a button. For cold hands some people swear by them.
What to do with old mast base proprietary parts?
With old mast base proprietary parts it is important to plan for the worst – loss or breakage and often people try to use the old connector with a more modern top connection for a standard mast extension !!! The Mistral Equipe had a specialized bolt that locked onto the carriage on the mast track, which is depicted on the left.