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GuyT
Joined: 13 Sep 2002 Posts: 182
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:11 pm Post subject: NoLimitz F.A.S.T. RDM masts feedback |
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The usual consensus is RDM (Reduced Diameter Mast) for smaller sails and SDM (Standard Diameter Mast) for larger sails. Say RDM's from 430 cm and down and SDM's for 460 cm and up.
I've been using RDM's for many years, but still used SDM's for my larger sails. So, that means two types of mast extensions to carry around. And it also means riding with the insecurity associated with SDM's: they break, specially when they have a high percentage of carbon.
But that's the past, I am now 100% RDM, since I discovered the NoLimitz F.A.S.T. Skinnies. First a got a 490, loved it, then got a 460.
The only drawback is that they probably don't work fine with cambered sails. But since I gave up on cambered sails years ago, it's not a problem for me.
Give them a try, they're really good.
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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nodak
Joined: 13 Nov 2012 Posts: 130
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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What brand sails are you using and where are you sailing? |
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dvCali
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 1314
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:50 am Post subject: Re: NoLimitz F.A.S.T. RDM masts feedback |
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GuyT wrote: |
The only drawback is that they probably don't work fine with cambered sails. But since I gave up on cambered sails years ago, it's not a problem for me.
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There are a number of sailmakers that make Cmbered sails for RDM. Hot Sails for example has both full on Racing Sails and twin-cams (and non camber flat water). They have been producing RDM in long sizes for quite a while and now they have a 100% carbon RDM, the ultra, that is about the same weight of a standard diameter. My biggest sail is a 8.0 GPS that rigs happily on a 460 RDM http://www.hotsailsmaui.com/ |
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adywind
Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Posts: 665
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Nice! SDM and CIS free myself. 490 Gulftech RDM works perfectly with a 9.0 Retro ; 460 EZZY with 7.4 Ka Koyote. |
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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I too have a Gulftech 100% carbon 490 RDM for my 8.3 Windwing Hammer. Although the Hammer has a 2 or 1 camber option, I use it without any cambers. Given the general thought that 460 RDMs are the ceiling limit for RDMs, it's surprising just how well the mast works. Also, an RDM is a big plus when launching in a surf environment. |
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whitevan01
Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 607
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Ezzy supplies cams for both sdm and rdm masts with their cammed sails. they also include a measuring device and cam pockets to perfectly adjust cams to the diameter of YOUR mast.
I think they have been doing this for quite a few years. I have Infinity's and they work great on both rdm and sdm. |
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capetonian
Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 1197 Location: Florida
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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+1 for RDM and cammed sails designed around an RDM. I've been using a 2013 HSM GPS 8.0 on a 460 RDM for 4 months now and haven't noticed any speed disadvantage against SDM race sails. |
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paulf.
Joined: 21 Mar 1996 Posts: 435
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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much happier with the pumpability and handling of my 8m superfreak on 490 skinny(nolimitz fast). |
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