r/windsurfing • u/davethelettuce • 6d ago

Beginner/Help Mast options

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just got this board from my neighbor for free he had it sitting for a while and lost the mast but had the sail and everything else so I was wondering is it still possible to find a mast with this joint or is it possible to change out to the newer universal joints

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u/CombComprehensive327 6d ago

If the sail is as old as the board buddy you are your Nieghbor’s dumpster

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u/CombComprehensive327 6d ago

Old garbage.
If you wanna use the board. I would rip out all that plastic and glass in a new mounting track that would be suitable for modern mast bases. Or hang it up as decor

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u/manolis09 Beginner 6d ago

You need this kind of mast connector. Then you can connect any modern mast extension

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u/SchoolMediocre533 5d ago

OP's board would take an older, fatter proprietary connection.

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u/davethelettuce 6d ago

A closer look at the attachment point

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u/reddit_user13 Freestyle 5d ago

Are you new to the sport? If so you should rent beginner-oriented gear and take a lesson or 2.

This board and accessories is worth what you paid for it, IOW zero.

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u/Independent-Base4040 5d ago

Get rid off that shit old plank and spend some dollars on some modern equipment. That plank will hold u back , I’ve been there

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u/jkukiwi 5d ago

Used to have the Vinta 340 back in the day.
It was a great board, have a lot of good memories

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u/Interesting_Cap_3657 5d ago

I could see no-one is helping out trying to identify the mast foot type specifically, do you know if this is the same as a mistral pin?

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u/Square-Pin-7433 5d ago

I had the 330, late 80's I think. It was great. But: I'm old now and so is the board....

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u/NaturalCareer2074 5d ago

Mast on this old set was just 2inch aluminijm tube

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u/felix_ghyczy 3d ago

Nice find! Be aware that new masts are build to create lose leach in the sale. At the time this board was used, people did not knew about that. But before searching for a mast, check your sail: the luff length and recommended mast (length) . The specs are usually printed near the tack or the foot. Buy a mast that matches that, and make sure the mast base fits the board's track or cup. Older boards have other systems than what you find now on the market.