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windsurf23
Joined: 17 Oct 2002 Posts: 28
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject: Mast Half's |
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Yes, mast halves
not mast haves
Not must haves
I currently own a top half of a 2009 490 Fiberspar Reflex 4800 QT Freeride/Race. Anybody got a partner for it? |
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techno900
Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:19 am Post subject: |
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We all have a collection of "top halves". It's the bottoms that break.
Good luck. |
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donwh
Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 140
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:45 am Post subject: |
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How true, I have some perfect Powerex Z Taper tops, looked for ages for bottoms, still sitting in the garage, what a waste. |
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sailingjoe
Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Posts: 1087
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Even I have a top mast end. It comes in handy sometimes when I have to extend my reach. Knocking hornet's nests out of shrubs and trees seems to be the way I use it the most. (It gives you a head start when you have to run like hell.) |
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jamieinnyc
Joined: 26 Apr 2010 Posts: 108
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Funny to see this is discussion today, since I broke my first mast of the season yesterday - and it was the top. Rigged a 7m Hot Sails Maui Speed XP to minimum downhaul spec., and while I turned to grab the booms I heard the unmistakable sound. But yes, top half broken, and 2/3rds of the way up. Very odd, likely a flaw in the mast. North Xcellerator 460CM, 60% carbon. It was my last high-carbon-content mast - all others have broken over the yearts, and I have been replacing them with Fiberspar 30%, which it seems cannot be broken (even by crushing shore break). Anyway, if any of you need a very little used 2002 North Xcellerator 460cm bottom, I've got one for you. |
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dhmark
Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 376
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:33 am Post subject: |
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If one of those spare z-taper tops is a 400 and available, I'd like to know. I'd like to stick it on a 430 bottom for a slightly shorter mast w/ flexier top. dhmark |
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sailwave
Joined: 11 May 2000 Posts: 113 Location: Redwood City, CA
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:27 am Post subject: |
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jamieinnyc wrote: | Funny to see this is discussion today, since I broke my first mast of the season yesterday - and it was the top. Rigged a 7m Hot Sails Maui Speed XP to minimum downhaul spec., and while I turned to grab the booms I heard the unmistakable sound. But yes, top half broken, and 2/3rds of the way up. Very odd, likely a flaw in the mast. North Xcellerator 460CM, 60% carbon. It was my last high-carbon-content mast - all others have broken over the yearts, and I have been replacing them with Fiberspar 30%, which it seems cannot be broken (even by crushing shore break). Anyway, if any of you need a very little used 2002 North Xcellerator 460cm bottom, I've got one for you. |
I have a vintage early 2000's North Accel 460 top. You in SF Bay area? |
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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For those with an unusual need, I have the bottom section of a 1998 Gulftech (made in Corpus Cristi) 100% carbon SDM 490cm. The top failed because of camber wear. It's important to note that the mast joint at the ferrule is at a 45 degree angle. It was a great mast before the top broke. |
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