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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:45 pm 
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Hi, am looking to use an old windsurf mast as a pole. Does anyone ave the correct length for a spinnaker pole for a getaway?
Yes i'm trying to make my own setup. Kit is too expensive for me in this country


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:04 pm 
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The spinnaker pole from Hobie is 126.25 inches.

I think the spinnaker is a great upgrade for the Getaway. However, it will put significant additional stress on your mast. My comp-tip broke off last weekend (you can read my post on the subject for more details). Just something to keep in mind.

David


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:13 pm 
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dksailor wrote:
The spinnaker pole from Hobie is 126.25 inches.

I think the spinnaker is a great upgrade for the Getaway. However, it will put significant additional stress on your mast. My comp-tip broke off last weekend (you can read my post on the subject for more details). Just something to keep in mind.

David


Thanks David
Have made my own spinnaker (bit dodgy but it works) and set up, but will only use in lighter winds so hopefully no broken tips.....
That would make it an expensive exercise. So far the only exp parts have been a few pulleys and lots of dynema.
PS: also made my own mast stepper for under $100 AUD


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:58 pm 
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Jezza are you based on Brisbane?

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:15 pm 
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Matt15 wrote:
Jezza are you based on Brisbane?

yep in LOTA/Manly Bayside.. had a couple sails with SEQ Facebook group. Presume you are in brissy as well?


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:57 am 
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Is that you Jeremy?

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:57 am 
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Matt15 wrote:
Is that you Jeremy?

yes, Gday, sorry hard to work out who is who sometimes online...


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