sorry newbie question.
for the v8, it says it needs an imcs21 mast 430 in length.
can i use any mast that fits among these specifications or does it still need to be a neil pryde.
also.... my current sail (which i gutted today :( ) says a 430 mastm but it is currently rigged on a 460 mast.
will i be able to rig a v8 on this mast?
does anyone have one of these hanging around they havnt put on the for sale section yet?
cheers
Bryce
not sure about the year. i havnt actually picked it up yet. but this is what i have seen of it.
Thanks for your help guys. i appreciate it
Hi FknBryce
If you can get a pryde mast for it. There's a couple of x6 430's in the for sale section which would be perfect for the V8, you may be able to get one transported to sydney. If possible spend the extra and get a new mast, second hand masts in general are quite often false economy (as i found out with four different brands)
Pryde masts are quite stiff in the bottom section compared to other masts.
Basically if you get another brand the sail will not have the same power, wind range or comfort. You might also run into problems with the cams not reaching the mast or not fitting.
It doesnt look like you will be able to get away with using a 460 on that sail.
hi fknbryce love those v8's it's kinda mast specific in length and rigidity..i would believe as with all sails it would rig very full or bloated no loose leech on a stiffer and longer 460 regards
i cant find a suitable mast within a uni students price range :(
anyone have any suggestions?
Looks more like an 06 one to me.
A severne mast should be ok. I've used the severne race mast in an 04 8.4 V8 with very good results, but that prolly won't help if strapped for cash. I would speculate that a KA mast would be ok too. V8's won't be half as mast-sensitve as the NP race sails. Having said that, I wouldn't try a North, nor Gaastra mast in the Pryde. If I was you, I would be looking for a second hand X6.
secondhand X3 in ex con go for about $100 / $120 just have to ring around to find one.
Try Windsurf'n'snow at Collaroy.
wssboards.com.au/
Great to deal with and very helpful. They have 2nd hand masts etc.
Hope that helps
