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apctjb
Since 19 Aug 2007
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Wed Sep 22, 21 6:02 am Recommendation on mast length for winging. |
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Going to take the plunge and take up winging this winter while down in LV.
Looking for recommendations on what mast length to go with? I am happy on the 91cm I ride kite foiling , and my tendency would be to go long. That said I see lots of wingers on 75 and 85cm so must be a reason.
So whats a good mast size for winging in the gorge and LV? |
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moondog
Since 15 Aug 2007
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Wed Sep 22, 21 8:16 am |
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I'm very happy on my Moses 82 cm. _________________ moondog |
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apctjb
Since 19 Aug 2007
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Wed Sep 22, 21 8:47 am |
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Good to know, curious to understand why wing foils tend to run shorter mast than kite foils? |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Wed Sep 22, 21 9:37 am |
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apctjb wrote: | Good to know, curious to understand why wing foils tend to run shorter mast than kite foils? |
Wingers don't lean out as much as kiters when going upwind.
Wingers use bigger boards - shorter masts are more responsive with big boards.
Shorter masts are conducive to riding swell - it's better to keep your foil high in the water column when riding swell, deeper down the water is reverse swirling that will impede the glide on a wave.
It's easier to handle a rig with short mast when taxing on land and launching/landing. |
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apctjb
Since 19 Aug 2007
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Wed Sep 22, 21 9:52 am |
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Quote: | Wingers don't lean out as much as kiters when going upwind.
Wingers use bigger boards - shorter masts are more responsive with big boards.
Shorter masts are conducive to riding swell - it's better to keep your foil high in the water column when riding swell, deeper down the water is reverse swirling that will impede the glide on a wave.
It's easier to handle a rig with short mast when taxing on land and launching/landing |
Thank you, figured there must be a good reason. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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Wed Sep 22, 21 11:38 am |
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Is there also more stress on a mast with a larger front wing and heavier board?
Maybe reasons to go shorter and aluminum vs. carbon? |
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