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qwertyjjj
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 98
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:53 pm Post subject: Chinook epoxy glass masts any good? |
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I need a 430 mast for my least used sail size 5.0
The Chinook epoxy masts seem to fit the budget. Are they any good?
Less responsive than carbon but still decent enough? |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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No.
Given how luff lengths are trending a 430 is where I'd invest in quality. |
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qwertyjjj
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 98
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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grantmac017 wrote: | No.
Given how luff lengths are trending a 430 is where I'd invest in quality. |
Sail sizes for Montreal tends to be 6 and up with the wind we get here |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Buy a quality, used RDM.
430 seems very long for a 5.0, lots of 6-7m stuff rigs on them now. |
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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You have to ask yourself, who are the pros using Chinook masts? As far as I know, none.
If you could care less about what the pros use, I would look at the bend curve. While most masts these days can be viewed as constant curve, there still is a range from hard top to soft top designs. Much depends on the characteristics that the sail designer focuses on. A real neutral constant curve bend is arguably 76/64.
You have to ask what's best for your 5.0 sail. I don't know whether that is your smallest sail, but as sails get smaller, it becomes important to have the right mast when the conditions ramp up. |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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hey qwerty - how r ya
managed to use that old boom you sold me
had issues putting it on the mast with that attachment, but ...
for my WindWing 4.7 I am able to use a Powerex RDM 460
cuz it can stick out the top with zero on the bottom
also my least used sail - for newbies mostly |
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qwertyjjj
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 98
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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grantmac017 wrote: | Buy a quality, used RDM.
430 seems very long for a 5.0, lots of 6-7m stuff rigs on them now. |
Retro 5.0 luff 424
Test. |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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I stand by previous statement. A quality RDM 430 will be good value for years to come and can likely rig your next size up.
I see Nolimitz going used for about what you are planning to spend on that Chinook.
FYI Chinook RDM 60 and 90 percent masts are actually quite good and at least one sponsored sailor rigs them with HSM sails. They are just slightly more flex top than true constant curve. |
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qwertyjjj
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 98
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:48 pm Post subject: ... |
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Don't the retros need an SDM?
Out of interest, what's so bad about epoxy compared to carbon (except for weight)?
I already have a 460 just doubt the 5.0 rigs on that well even if the sail does have a hole in the top sleeve |
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rigitrite
Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 520 Location: Kansas City
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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I have Chinook RDM 60 & 90 in both 430 & 400. They're fantastic masts, better than the Powerx RDM carbon masts they replaced. The only difference I notice is that the 60 is slightly heavier than the 90.
I would not buy the epoxy mast: go for the carbon, they're still really affordable. _________________ Kansas City |
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