Are there any significant benefits to having a 70cm mast in the quiver?
I am feeling the need for retail therapy. I am very happy with my current gear so I don't want to buy a new board or foil.
My foil maker does a 70cm mast. It is intended for paddle-in foil surfing and foiling in shallow waters. I feel the need to buy it, but as I said, I am very happy with my gear and I don't want to buy something that will not be used.
Being able to come in to the shallower surf zone would be nice. Also, getting up and foiling in light, dead onshore wind would also be good. It's sometimes a struggle to get up and going before drifting back into shallow water.
Is anybody regularly using a 70cm mast for carving in chop and small waves? Can it allow for more aggressive, surf-style carving? I am guessing the shorter mast restricts the lean on the board and could make for a more stable platform.