Masts: weight and bending curve
Magic wands or lazy magic? surf carried out what is probably the most comprehensive test in the surf industry with 100 masts. We wanted to know which brands cheat on the weights, who fudges the hardness data, which bending curves are similar and which masts are not comparable at all. (SURF 11-12/2004)
surf carried out the most comprehensive test in the surf industry with 100 masts. We wanted to know which brands cheat on the weights, who fudges the hardness data, which bending curves are similar and which masts are not comparable at all. Plus: Who builds the masts with the fastest flex?
The result: Not all manufacturers are so precise with the data. We are calling for more transparency in the black forest of poles and new measurement methods - because IMCS does not appear to be accurate enough for the requirements of modern sails.
You can find the whole truth about the masts in the test as a download.
