I respectfully disagree. Short mast are good for learning/shallow water/severe onshore conditions but otherwise are worse for wave/swell riding. In fact, longer than standard masts are better. As the waves get steeper and faster, the extra mast length really helps prevent hitting the surface and ventilations. You will love using a surf wing in waves, but skip the short mast.salvino wrote: ↑Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:31 pmFoil,
I like what you’re saying. I’m thinking of getting a large area surf wing set up to use on a short mast, probably 71cm. I love a high 100cm mast on my MHL lift, but this is 120cm all around wing. I believe the progression of development and skill is towards a shorter mast for wave/swell riding with small kites.
I’m eager to hear reports from those who have begun this exploration!
Sal
I agree, but as I have mentioned when its shallow the long mast is not an option, so if you sail in an area where the tides really do cause shallow water issues then a short mast is the best option and great fun, also in difficult onshore winds where at times I have not been able to get deep enough to get a start then the shortie works well, and Like I mentioned earlier some of the waves sets in shallow locations are so good and if you only have a long mast you will miss out on some great sessions in waist deep water.slowboat wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:09 amI respectfully disagree. Short mast are good for learning/shallow water/severe onshore conditions but otherwise are worse for wave/swell riding. In fact, longer than standard masts are better. As the waves get steeper and faster, the extra mast length really helps prevent hitting the surface and ventilations. You will love using a surf wing in waves, but skip the short mast.salvino wrote: ↑Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:31 pmFoil,
I like what you’re saying. I’m thinking of getting a large area surf wing set up to use on a short mast, probably 71cm. I love a high 100cm mast on my MHL lift, but this is 120cm all around wing. I believe the progression of development and skill is towards a shorter mast for wave/swell riding with small kites.
I’m eager to hear reports from those who have begun this exploration!
Sal
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