Tom King wrote:
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Most of the force is held by the bridle lines, but I've never pitched (or even capsized) the 21.
Did YOU just : "HEX" yourself , with that statement ? 
Bille
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| Author: | pelican [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
I was wondering where you guys are getting your aluminum for a spinnaker pole. I have the Hobie snuffer ring and just need a tube to complete my setup, But all I can find is aluminum piping which does not come in the 1 1/2 OD that is required for the Snuffer. Any help would be appreciated as I'm trying to avoid the HUGE shipping cost. |
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| Author: | sunvista [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
A friend of mine cut down a used wind surfing mast. Worked great. Probably find something like that on Craigslist or eBay. |
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| Author: | SNovak [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
sunvista wrote: A friend of mine cut down a used wind surfing mast. Worked great. Probably find something like that on Craigslist or eBay. +1 on the windsurfer mast. Works great |
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| Author: | OlderBowman [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
I purchased two pieces of 1½" aluminum tube, made by Forespar. I considered a carbon sailboard mast but was concerned with longevity and ability to take abuse. |
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| Author: | dorienc [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
Go to onlinemetals.com I bought an 10' long, 2" diameter aluminum thickwall tube for a beach wheel setup. You'd probably want the thin wall stuff for a spinnaker pole. |
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| Author: | kdj [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
Second onlinemetals.com if you have to purchase. They ship from a couple of different locations and it cheaper then you might think. |
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| Author: | Tom King [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
I've used a carbon fiber windsurfer mast (black Ampro) that had the bottom part broken, forever on the 21. I think the kite is 550 sq. ft., and the boat is a heavy cat. Most of the force is held by the bridle lines, but I've never pitched (or even capsized) the 21. |
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| Author: | Bille [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum Tubing for Spinnaker |
Tom King wrote: ... Most of the force is held by the bridle lines, but I've never pitched (or even capsized) the 21. Did YOU just : "HEX" yourself , with that statement ? Bille |
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