Hey everyone i am up grading my gear got new board and sail and now need a mast. Looking for something to go with my Neil Pride Zone 5.2 which would be best a new or second hand. Do want to spend over 350 but would prefer less so what would be the best mast to look at for a reasonable price that will last. Cheers Brodie
Your going to need a NP mast, NP sails need an NP mast to suit there specific bend characteristics
i think an X6 would be good, last a while and is lighter than the X3
Get a new one , you dont know what kind of life the used one has had it could break on you at anytime.
If you dont wanna spend that much get an X3.
Finally , go and see you local shop and have a chat to them.
I've got a NP X9 wave 400 for sale. Its tough, light (100%c) and the right curve.
PM me if you like. The 5.2 might prefer a 430 though.
I would normally stay away from used. But having said that I bought three X9 Wave masts from a sponsored sailor who I knew. Apart from being brilliant masts they have been rock solid for the last 3 years.
It may be worthwhile looking into the one from Not Wal, the 400 is the tight size for a 5.2m.
PS hope I haven't jinxed myself now...
Speaking of Fibreglass masts, I need to build a TV aerial tower for the roof of the house as we have the sh1tiest reception in Sydney, and I thought an old kilwell or something would be the go. Does anyone on the Northern beaches have an old glass mast in the roof of the garage or spotted one on a council clean up?
Jethrow
