I successfully used a 2011Naish drop shape SDM 90%carbon in my loft blades 6.3 and 7.0 previously. I now use Loft RDM's though as had too many SDM breakages. Can't see that it'd be a problem although if you have the chance to rig the sail with it before you buy, then do so.
Have a look here too www.unifiber.net/masts-selector
Thanks Sausage, I'd already checked the mast selector and noted that they were reasonably but not 100% compatable. Have you noticed any difference in cam roatation or sail performance now that you are using the Loft RDM? What is a Loft RDM mast worth?
John,
Cam rotation is excellent with the rdm opposed to an SDM. I had used sdm's for a long time until only recently and am still getting my head around how the sail feels different when pumping onto the plane or when a gust hits. Much softer feel with them so acceleration not as sudden but no difference at top speed. Sail seems to set much deeper with the rdm too.
Peace of mind when sailing out wide another advantage.
Give Bud from windsurfing sails a call re: price.
I used Ezzy masts in my Blades, no problem with rotation
or performance and of course no breakages.
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I used Ezzy masts in my Blades, no problem with rotation
or performance and of course no breakages.
Yeah I think the Blades are more forgiving in respect to compatible masts than say a Maui Sails or Neil Pryde.
Use 430 rdm 100% naish in my 2013 blades (heavyweight) acceptable in 7m prefer loft bico 460 in it due to the lighter/more responsive tip (bico bottom very similar to firestick 100, top is about half the wall thickness). Feels better in the 6.3 have only sailed that sail in chop though so heavier tip dampens a bit). Done easy 35-37 knots on 7m in chop & flat with both masts so doesn't seem to affect performance too much.
Thanks for the advise.
I've just purchased a second hand Naish Bullet 6.4 in excellent condition (thanks for the call Simon), so I've solved my problem
