Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a short foil mast, is it possible to shorten a foil mast (or get a shorter mast), I surf over shallow reef / rocks etc. and need a bit more wiggle room around 20"/ 50cm would be nice maybe (I already have 60cm ?:-)
Drop saw and re-tap holes , easy peasy. Assuming it's an Ali mast ,Naish , Axis , NP ect . Just make sure you cut the end without any rebates or checkouts.
Drop saw and re-tap holes , easy peasy. Assuming it's an Ali mast ,Naish , Axis , NP ect . Just make sure you cut the end without any rebates or checkouts.
Ok what about a go foil mast, is it possible maybe?:-)
The original 24.5 inch Go foil mast is about as short as you want to go IMO. Plenty of them cheap S/H around.
The original 24.5 inch Go foil mast is about as short as you want to go IMO. Plenty of them cheap S/H around.
Yes Scotty that is the one I now have but it is still too long (and even longer with the track plate adaptor:-)
A guy out here rides a 20 inch AXIS mast. I think it's about that length anyway. He's very good on it, even pumps it decently. It does look silly to me, but he loves it. His 910 front wing is clear of scratches. My front wings have scratches all over them haha.
Cut and re weld the aluminum.
50cm is fine unless it's deep water ocean swells.
So LeeD do you know what would be the best place to cut or deweld the mast and then reweld it ?:-)
For a composite mast right in the middle is best. I did this to one of mine back in the day, 900mm was too big for learning so chopped 200mm out of the middle. Once you have ground a healthy rebate and laminate with as close to the original layup (or just an even mix of carbon unis and biax) you will never know it was chopped.
Sorry, I live in California and would use the local metal workshop. Most metal suppliers do basic welding for not much cost.
Amy machine shop, and most auto and boat repair shops.
For a composite mast right in the middle is best. I did this to one of mine back in the day, 900mm was too big for learning so chopped 200mm out of the middle. Once you have ground a healthy rebate and laminate with as close to the original layup (or just an even mix of carbon unis and biax) you will never know it was chopped.
Sounds good but a bit difficult/tricky for me, container do you think you could give me more instructional info please ?:-)
Cut it, add wood stringer, pour 2 part foam to seal, stick it together, glass wrap.
Yes I understand but what is the best "2 part form seal" / Araldite etc?:-)
2 part polyurethane foam, the brown stuff, expands like Gorilla Glue..which is stronger and will work fine.
2 part polyurethane foam, the brown stuff, expands like Gorilla Glue..which is stronger and will work fine.
Ok thanks I will see if I can get hear:-)
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a short foil mast, is it possible to shorten a foil mast (or get a shorter mast), I surf over shallow reef / rocks etc. and need a bit more wiggle room around 20"/ 50cm would be nice maybe (I already have 60cm ?:-)
I would just sell it and get another foil set up.Its always going to be a weak spot and eventually cause you a headache,fusing it back together ,and another headache when it fails.
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a short foil mast, is it possible to shorten a foil mast (or get a shorter mast), I surf over shallow reef / rocks etc. and need a bit more wiggle room around 20"/ 50cm would be nice maybe (I already have 60cm ?:-)
I would just sell it and get another foil set up.Its always going to be a weak spot and eventually cause you a headache,fusing it back together ,and another headache when it fails.
Ken I was thinking of actually cutting the Go Foil mast to about 40cm (total length) from the tuttel end
and permanently attaching it to a carbon track mount (which I have lying around), I just need to figure the best method of attachment / bonding / glueing etc. so it will be super secure & tight fit:-)
I suspect 40 cm to be on the "too short" side.
Strength of the tail of the board should be the first concern
Flex in the foil unit gives it durability.
I suspect 40 cm to be on the "too short" side.
Strength of the tail of the board should be the first concern
Flex in the foil unit gives it durability.
I have recently started buying Armstrong foil stuff (I just need to buy their 45cm Mast) so I have decided to sell all my Go Foil gear :-)