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[1096 - Erik]

Hello all.  I broke my SuperSpars 60mm mast a few weeks back, and am weighing up whether to repair it (covered by insurance) or buy a new one.  I think it was as old as the boat so around 15yrs, and the broken mast was in need of relaquering anyway.

I can’t stretch to a high modulus mast, and am sticking with SuperSpars, but need to decide between their options:
60/15
55/20
55/15

I’m 110kg and 6’7”, but don’t hike as hard as I should.  I was thinking of going for the more flexible 55/15 for better gust response but wondered if anyone thought I should go for the stiffer ones?

Thanks

Dan

Erik 1096

[Cabbage]

I'm 6'2"and 105kg and use the 5520. Can't fault it at all. There were plenty enough HM rigs behind me at the Nationals, and it goes really well in a breeze.

[1096 - Erik]

Thanks Rich.  I was wondering about even going for the 55/15 - lighter, slightly cheaper and might be even better gust response?

[Cabbage]

I'm no expert in these matters, I can only report on what I use.
I didn't deliberately choose the 5520, it was on the boat when I got it. And at first I was concerned I'd have to replace it. But now I think it goes well.

But if I were to over think it...

Gust response is, presumably, above the hounds. I don't know how that varies across the 3 sections.

But if it were too flexible below the hounds then you'd be bending and flattening earlier. possibly de-powering too early? Or cranking on a lot of lowers to compensate?

5520 still sounds like a good compromise. Although I'd also be really interested to hear a more educated opinion. Especially as this is regarding those rigs which are 'less' out of reach.

[gordon Kingston]

If your looking for a change Paul from Wimbleball has an S2 for sale, which would save you a lot of money

[gc]

Hi Dan,
Just replied to your email re mast that I have, but yes I still have it if you are interested.
Regards Andy