Just because the first one of it's kind didn't prove superiority, ...
Hall's mast wasn't the first try; not even inside the A-cat class.
Wouter
I think you guys are missing my point...while I don't know of other rigid wing attempts in the a-cat class, my point is that it hasn't seen much development on an a-cat platform. Given the fact that it's working quite well for the c-class catamarans, I can't imagine that it won't scale to a similar advantage on the A-cat if the design is perfected.
Ben didn't do much sailing with that wing before the worlds or after it. I guarantee you if he built another it would be different and better. I think it all boils down to a point of practicality. The C classes don't race regularly, therefore the hassle of the wing is justifiable,and the venues are spaced(physically) accordingly. If someone wanted to deal with all the inconveniences it could be a dominating force,but it would take a lot of time,money and care.
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