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Downwinding with a paddle, what mast length is best 750 or 900

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Created by Bender > 9 months ago, 23 Sep 2020
Bender
WA, 2221 posts
23 Sep 2020 10:08AM
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G'day guys i have just started doing some sup foil downwinders ( paddle assisted) on an axis set up. For dinging and windfoiling i use the 900 mast and for surfing i use the 75mast. i have used both masts in downwind mode and have found both have their advantages and drawbacks. The 900 is more forgiving in big bumps but i find it harder to get up foil (i'm guessing its because the wing is deeper in the water) and the 750 is easier to get up on foil but on big head/shoulder high bumps breaching can happen. As far as wing sizes i use the 1000HA in high wind and the 1010 lighter stuff.

Whats the best mast length, i'm looking for recommendations

Cheers Bender

Piros
QLD, 6879 posts
23 Sep 2020 2:39PM
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For experienced riders yes go the 900 , definitely makes easier going through deep troughs without breaching. Generally, the 750 is fine though and a bit easier to control when you get all out of shape but when you are leaping from trough to trough sometimes the 750 is just too short. The 900 just requires a higher skill set and crystal ball is more & more people will be going 900 + . I'm in between on a 820.

kobo
NSW, 1064 posts
23 Sep 2020 4:18PM
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What do you recon about an 85cm? , I've been using my surf mast which is 72 and the next option for me on Armstrong is 85 or 100.I used to have a 90 on my SS and it seemed fine, but I think 100 is too big

hilly
TAS, 7195 posts
23 Sep 2020 5:43PM
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kobo said..
What do you recon about an 85cm? , I've been using my surf mast which is 72 and the next option for me on Armstrong is 85 or 100.I used to have a 90 on my SS and it seemed fine, but I think 100 is too big


Just gone to a 850 it would be great for downwind. Awesome for ding and surf.

frenchfoiler
498 posts
23 Sep 2020 4:11PM
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I only use the 75 cm mast, haven't tried 900, like you said it is supposed to be harder to take off so I would say it is mostly for windy days.
I just ordered a 85cm (not Axis, a custom carbon mast).

kobo
NSW, 1064 posts
23 Sep 2020 6:55PM
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Was thinking 85 would be the go, for ding , tow surf and kite, now all I need is a 50 fuse and a HA ......there goes a few more $K

TrailRunner
SA, 19 posts
26 Sep 2020 9:48AM
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I just changed from a 75cm Axis mast to a 82cm Gofoil mast for paddle downwinding. I didn't find it any harder to get started in lighter wind which would be the main concern with a longer mast. On the plus side it's less likely to breach and I can still carry it to and from the water. I wouldn't be able to carry a 90cm mast.

kobo
NSW, 1064 posts
26 Sep 2020 5:39PM
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hilly said..

kobo said..
What do you recon about an 85cm? , I've been using my surf mast which is 72 and the next option for me on Armstrong is 85 or 100.I used to have a 90 on my SS and it seemed fine, but I think 100 is too big



Just gone to a 850 it would be great for downwind. Awesome for ding and surf.


Hilly, found any downsides to the 85 vs 72 ? Recon it's worth the 1.2 k



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