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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
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Thu Sep 05, 19 10:20 am Bent mast? |
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Probably a dumb question, but...
Is it possible to bend an aluminum mast under normal foiling conditions?
I had a pretty decent bend in my mast and am having a hard time figuring out how it got there. It took a decent amount of weight and force to correct the bend and I think I am careful with storage and travel.
Just curious if anyone has experience with this occurring when the cause is not obvious. |
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oliver19
Since 25 Jun 2019
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Thu Sep 05, 19 12:39 pm |
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Hard to imagine it happening with just riding unless improperly manufactured. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Fri Sep 06, 19 7:16 am |
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oliver19 wrote: | Hard to imagine it happening with just riding unless improperly manufactured. |
Is the bent mast one of the older original Liquid Force 2015 orange masts? I can't imagine any other mast bending unless you're trying to teach your kid parallel parking and forgot where you stored your setup. _________________ CGKA Member
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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
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Fri Sep 06, 19 7:58 am |
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Not LF, it is a very commonly used newer model. I didnt want to mention the brand as I don't think this is an issue that has anything to do with them. At 200# plus I had to hop up and down on it is to straighten it out so I decided not to simply blame my kids...
It will remain a mystery, but the good news is I can blame it on me sucking... |
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martyman
Since 29 Dec 2013
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Sun Sep 08, 19 6:57 pm Bent mast |
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I bent a few masts. In the surf and from running into ground at slow and fast speeds. You can bend it back but I found it just bends again as the metal has been compromised |
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