The path from the car or house to the water is sometimes long, or simply too winding for the material already rigged. Then it's time: Off into the wetsuit and off towards the shore with individual items.
There are many variations and techniques. We would say that this one is the simplest.
The variant is similar to the alternative classic, in which sail, mast and boom together with the harness can be tied into a compact package, and the board separately on the other side. is carried. However, there is no need to tie or roll anything here. Packing is limited to positioning the mast and sail on the boom lying flat on the ground and attaching the extension to the mast base already mounted on the board - pick it up, tuck it under your arm and off you go. It doesn't take a minute, and with the right grip nothing can fall out. The thinner the mast and boom, the easier it is to grip and carry the package. The only disadvantage: over longer distances (500 metres upwards), your arm or hand can get tired, as you can't hang the rig pack over your shoulder like you can with a tied pack, but have to keep a constant grip.
The most important thing is that the furled sail is slightly longer than the boom so that it cannot fall through at the front or rear - if necessary, retract the boom end a little or pull out the furled sail at the batten. The thick lower part of the mast should also be on the outside so that the thinner part can lie neatly on top. Grip the board by the loop and, if possible, carry it with the tail into the wind.
More life hacks:
- The magic loop - how to build a trimming aid for rigging sails
- Carrying variant for smaller boardss
- Hammer method for jammed masts
- How to prevent flattened foot straps
- If it gets stuck again - how to release the mast base from the board
- Rigging sails without creases & folds
- Helpers in an emergency - spare ropes on the trapeze
Julian Wiemar
Editor surf
