Ive just recieved a new Spinnaker from North Sails to install on my Mystere 5.5. It appears the head of the sail will be within 6 inches from the top to the mast.Im concerned the mast will pull to much when reaching and snap,as a lot of bend happens when the sail is loaded.
1) Any idea how much the mast can take before bending over above the hounds?
2) Are their any secrets to taking the load from the top of the mast to the hiking lines?
a mystere 5.5 mast is 30'. Tornado masts are 31.2' (i cant recall the exact inches)... so the T mast is at least 1' taller, not the same.
I run an older style T spin on my mystere 5.5. I had luff tension issues and had to lower my pole as low as possible. the problem is sailing in waves... as the bag drops into the water.. the bag fills up. then shoots a bucketload 10' into the air, then rains down on you.. no fun!~
My tang was also to high and made me nervous.. so i dropped it 8 inches (via adding a line bale for the block to pivot around. I dont know the exact measurements anymore
