All spinnaker, whisker and jockey poles are prepreg, hand laid up and autoclave cured. They were 2 central holes for 14 20 stainless bolts. The streamlined featherlite carbon rdm mast extensions are engineered for you to use even when set at their longest setting. If i were going to remake the mast, i would add an inch to the diameter. Spinnaker poles all spinnaker, whisker and jockey poles are prepreg, hand laid up and autoclave cured. The mast diameter has been carefully engineered to optimize the properties of carbon fibre, and the mast bend is designed to get the maximum performance from the sail. Lighter booms have less momentum making for easier and safer gybes. I assume that an aluminium extension is 100% rigid with no flex. They have 4 runners for starters which helps with the downhaul. The results speak for themselves, with multiple world championships in the moth class over the past 10 years.
Unifiber mast extension rdm pro alustainless steel upin 30. Windsurfing mast extensions rdm extensions sdm extensions. The main reason for painting the tube is to provide uv protection. We also design and build custom poles and hardware solutions for any size boat. High modulas prepreg carbon graphite extensions are super light, hence the name feather light.
Powerex 40cm fixed mast extension has a fixed length carbon mast base extension. Enduro sdm hd carbon mast extension v2 upin youtube. Carbon mastverlangerung fur alle rdm masten hohenverstellung alle 25 mm, gesichert per stahlstift 3 leicht laufende rollen, integrierte belegklemme. Clearly, subjecting your carbon spars to severe impact is to be avoided. Carbon fibre will go through the same product cycle as most new products. Mastverlangerung windsurfen mast extension surfshop w7. Nov 06, 2014 high performance racing aluminum mast vs. Discussion in marketplace started by tanton37, jan 18, 2017. Windsurf mast extensions based on years of consumer feedback, unifiber has developed the widest choice of windsurfing mast extensions available.
When used with the tp1 mast assembly, this extension will raise the weatherhawk wind sensors to a maximum height of 89. In 10 easy steps we will show you how to build an extender out of your broken mast section and impress your friends at the beach. Given a light 30 racercruiser, modern rig, swept back spreaders, what are the performance differences. Chinook carbon mast extensions worldwinds windsurfing. Alerion 19 carbon fiber mast new old stock cat boat sold gurryman, dec 26, 2017, in forum. Streamlined featherlite carbon rdm mast extensions. Spreader bar installation spreader bar installation should be done with care. Details the chinook skinny carbon mast extension delivers dramatic weight savings for rdm mast users. To compliment our sailboat mast and booms, our carbon fiber poles are all seamless male molded with unidirectional carbon fiber and autoclave cured. Made of 18 gauge 100810 steel tubing, galvanized using the flocoat zincchromatepolymer process for excellent corrosion protection.
Also features the powerhaul pulley and cleat system and 2 cm adjustment increments. This tiller extension is recommended for b14, contenders, international 14 and 16ft skiffs the 20 series carbon aramid tiller extension 2200mm is both lightweight and durable, giving. The greatest damage in a lightning strike for both aluminum and carbon masts usually befalls the electronics. As far as we know they are the lightest extensions in windsurfing. Aug 06, 2014 on the helmsports youtube channel, we are absolutely dedicated to presenting information about equipment that you dont always get. Both stub mast options come with hose clamps for mounting on any tower or boom up to 203 mm 8 in diameter. On the helmsports youtube channel, we are absolutely dedicated to presenting information about equipment that you dont always get. Unifiber mast extension rdm carbon hd upin 16 rating select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Chinook mast extensions chinook carbon rdm pin style medium mast extension tried and tested, chinook is the gear you trust improved layup and manufacturing process.
Rock west has been building carbon fiber for years, and what better way to use our carbon fiber than this. This means that forestay tension can be substantially increased. Feb 18, 2009 if your carbon mast is hit by lightning, you can and should definitely check it or have it checked. Enduro sdm hd for light weight, stiffness and impact resistance. We had a carbon cruising mast hit in massachusetts, and they lost the microwave, television, gps, radar, and all the instruments. This made the mast very bendy and eventually it failed. This most especially applies to a mast, which unlike the boat tends to be out in all weathers uncovered at least if your boat lives at the club all year round. Windsurf mast extensions knowledge your ride, our gear. Ob alu extension oder carbon mastverlangerung, ob rdm verlangerung oder sdm mastextension. The record shows that carbon masts have survived hundreds of lightning strikes. Feb 01, 2009 the only drawback with our new carbon fibre mast is that when offshore and lack of wind finally does force us to motor, the boats motion is noticeably faster and jerkier, to the point that i have felt seasick in conditions that would not have bothered me with the slower and deeper roll of the old mastin boats, like in life, there is. In fact, streamlined calls them the lightest extensions in windsurfing.
The only drawback with our new carbon fibre mast is that when offshore and lack of wind finally does force us to motor, the boats motion is noticeably faster and jerkier, to the point that i have felt seasick in conditions that would not have bothered me with the slower and deeper roll of the old mastin boats, like in life, there is. Fits into bottom of mast and adds 60cm to overall mast length. Information on the homebuildable waterswing carbonfiber mast. Unifiber windsurfing mast extensions rdm enduro carbon. Extremely strength 55ft hm high modulus carbon fiber telescopic pole mast. The result is a simple and effective selfreefing system. For this reason i painted my carbon mast white, as this should reduce the amount the layup gets cooked on hot days. A wide variety of carbon fiber antenna mast options are. By 1985, i was aware that there werent too many builders of carbon fiber masts. Requires your existing standard short mast extension with cleat system for downhauling. Telescoping fiberglass poles manufacturer quality carbon. Specialist manufacturers of carbon fibre masts for a wide range of sailing boats and yachts from 12 feet 3.
Tushingham, radz, north and prolimit high quality standard and rdm skinny extensions and mast bases. Our masts are built here in salt lake city, ut and are 100% carbon fiber. All experienced racing sailors know what this means in terms of increased performance. Streamlined featherline carbon rdm euro pin mast extension. Mast extension knowlegde unifiber offers the largest assortment of windsurf mast extensions in the market based on customer feedback gathered over the years. Lighter, stronger and stiffer than aluminium spars they also offer better fatigue and corrosion resistance in smaller diameters than standard rigs. Apr, 2015 unifiber windsurfing mast extensions rdm enduro carbon unifiber. Jul 15, 2017 the builder of the wyliecat 30 states. The numbers of freestanding rigged boats being built were not great enough to support an independent mast manufacturing effort outside of freedom yachts and cat ketch yachts who built their own masts. They can be set at the full 30cm or 46cm adjustment lengths with full confidence. At first glance this highstrength and super solid extension might seem to occur like many other extensions, but its stuffed with real innovations that make the uni. Building a carbon fiber dinghy mast experiment on laying up a carbon fiber mast. Material of the lifting system lifting unit rod use of carbon fiber polymer composite materials belonging to the carbon fiber is excellent in the mechanical properties of a new material, 14, tensile strength carbon fiber resin composite material is less than the proportion of its. Product detailsimproved layup and manufacturing process.
Information on the homebuildable waterswing carbonfiber. Rrd dynamic procarbon sdm extension mastverlangerung. Unifiber mastverlangerung enduro carbon hd sdm pin uni axle. Pin and collar adjustment system removes less fiber to. Building a carbon fiber dinghy mast christine demerchant.
They also line up better with the pulleys on the sail better than any other ext i have used. Selden low weight carbon spars have accentuated longitudinal stiffness. Commissioning rigging a carbon mast is the same as an aluminum mast, with the following exceptions. Feather lite prepreg carbon graphite extensions are extremely light weight. Carbon fibre yacht masts, pauger australia tempo spars.
Carbon fiber when used as a mast not only helps reduce weight, it will increase stability and provide 30% more strength than aluminum. The benefits and drawbacks of carbon fibre boat mast. Never used a carbon extension but i find the arrows aluminium extensions are the best by far. Chinook windsurfing skinny carbon mast extension big winds. Long reach 55ft high strength carbon fiber telescopic pole carbon fibre. Severne triple carbon rdm mast extension mastverlangerung. Id like to hold the bracket down on all four corners with stainless bolts. All boom extensions and adapters are made of durable galvanized steel. Super stiff with extra reinforcement between the plastic base and shaft gives you peaceofmind in the gnarliest situations. Streamlined featherline prepreg carbon graphite extensions are light, featherlite.
Each boom extension that comes standard with our 2. With carbon becoming more mainstream, even the cruising yacht sailors are seeing the benefits that carbon spars have to offer. Sleek and strong, this is the sexiest extension on the market. As more volume occurs, material price will drop which will make carbon more available to the mass market. The stiff lower section of the mast helps to generate power and stability, whilst the softer tip section gives maximum control and comfort. Windsurfing mast extensions unifiber your ride, our gear. In 2018 paul goodison won the worlds using the ds1 mast, which is targeted at the top end of the fleet. Jan 18, 2017 the marketplace forums can be useful for members who know one another well from forum discussions and offline communications and wish to post boatbuilding tools, drafting tools, molds and tooling, and other professional equipment for sale or trade. I have used the mast several times and found that the diameter was too small. With a top quality prepreg carbon fiber material and a meticulous manufacturing process, streamlined has developed the strongest, lightest extensions possible. Carbon composite combines stiffness and strength with low weight. Es wird ebenso unterstellt, dass eine carbon verlangerung durch ihre gro. Over the years, cst composites has experienced phenomenal success with the ds and elite range of masts and booms. Chinook mast extensions chinook carbon rdm pin style short mast extension tried and tested, chinook is the gear you trust improved layup and manufacturing process.
I also assume that an advantage of a carbon extension when used in conjunction with a carbon mast is that it will flex, hence perfecting the curvature of the full length of the mast how it was intended, to maximise the performance of the sail. Unifiber windsurfing mast extensions rdm enduro carbon unifiber. There is the visual inspection and tap check when you tap a carbon mast, a damaged area has a different sound or our service technicians can ultrasound the mast to check for internal damage. Our lightest extensions come with a six pin adjusting collar and are stronger than ever with reinforced sidewalls. The 46foot carbon fiber mast was designed to bend, allowing the top of the sail to depower as the wind increases. Also features the powerhaul pulley and cleat system and 2 cm adjustment. Pin and collar adjustment system removes less fiber to maintain strength of tubing. All rigging problems are a thing of the past with the uni.
This tiller extension is recommended for b14, contenders, international 14 and 16ft skiffs the 20 series carbonaramid tiller extension 2200mm is both lightweight and durable, giving. Unifiber windsurfing mast extensions pro sdm aluminium. Design data to extend mast design validity to 11m is also now available for a small extra. Chinook windsurfing mast extensions gorge surf shop. The 46foot carbonfiber mast was designed to bend, allowing the top of the sail to depower as the wind increases. Streamlined feather line prepreg carbon graphite extensions are light, featherlite.
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