Powerex vs Fiberspar

johnl · Joined: 05 Jun 1994 Posts: 1330 Location: Hood River OR

Although the title seems to say it all I'm curious why not NoLimitz? I've owned both Fiberspar and Powerex masts in standard diameter. (and had more than my share of Fiberspar break) But when RDM's got popular I changed over to NoLimitz with no regrets and nothing but praise for the masts. My understanding is that Ezzy is the made by the same manufacturer but I can't confirm that.

Now how they work with NP sails I can't say but they are great with Northwave sails.....

U2U2U2 · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject:

Ezzy masts are made by NoLimitz( used to be made by PX )

but to Powerex specs, so the mast curve % is almost identical to PX.

the ferrel, spigot, male or female end whatever you want to call it is the same on Ezzy & PX...they interchange

opposite on NL.....do not enterchange with EZ PX

jingebritsen · Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371

NP was the last sail maker to acknowledge RDM's. Some staff that disliked them moved on. The OP asked about SDM's. RDM's may have the same bend, but rarely, if ever the same reflex. That's the difference between the 2.

RDM's don't down haul max well. SDM's, esp race, do.
RDM's pump well in the lightest of winds. SDM's can be too stiff sometimes.
RDM's don't break as likely as SDM's but still can.

.g.e.o. · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 4

Here is a very useful link:
http://www.peterman.dk/masts-all-imcs01.htm
As for the boom, since Maui Sails carbon booms are available, be sure to take a good look at them. Those are really the top, and price isn't that much higher than (lesser quality) competitors.

andymc4610 · Joined: 19 May 2000 Posts: 684

I have NP....had the X6 400, it broke now i have a PX Z-Wave which I like better but there seems to be more pressure on the top mast piece at the farrel.

haterrater · Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 292

Hi fstouls,
likewise, welcome to the US. Hopefully you won't find us too distempered.

Avoid Fibrespar. period. They are not good masts and they do not offer good service here in the states.
Powerex is fine, I guess,
though I would definitely recommend going with a skinny if you are using the 7.2 or the 6.7. I've used both sails with standard diameter masts, including an x6, and with skinnies.
and I've found that I prefer the sail with the rdm. Just as fast but more manueverable and way sexier.
John was right about the nolimitz too. Best masts on the market. The ezzy rdms will work fine too.

but whatever you do, please avoid the fibresprar.

DanWeiss · Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 2296 Location: Connecticut, USA

outcast · Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 2724

i used powerex rdms on NP searches and cores when NP was disclaiming rdms...
yeah the sail cuts are different, but for wave freestlye minimal.
love powerx and their service

LoveSplittingLanes · Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 97 Location: Back in CA!

Salut,
J'ai abandonne les FIBERSPAR du fait de la casse.... Suis d'abord passe aux POWEREX RDM (excellents mats). Suis recemment passe aux NO LIMITZ RDM car plus rigides pour mon poids lourd.... Conseil : vas pour les POWEREX si tu es <80Kg. Si >80kg, je conseille les NO LIMITZ. Bienvenu aux US! O.