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Hi all,
Over Easter the spring clips in my mast base bent to a point where it needs replacing. I have been using the 2 pin system for many years but wish to try the euro pin system. I mainly sail in the waves and I find there is far too much movement/slop in the 2 pin system which is the main reason to go to the the euro pin system. I think the streamlined system is a good system aswell (used in Maui)....
Maybe its just me but it seems silly to throw the whole carbon extension away just because I wish to change the way my mast base connects to my extension!!! Has anyone done a conversion? There are 4 pop rivets and what looks like epoxy resin holding the moulded plastic part (with pulley's) to the Carbon rod. Might need a grinder and some other tools to get the base off butthink its worth while doing. Pictures below.
Has anyone completed this conversion before? Does anyone know where I can purchase all the mast extension parts minus the carbon rod? Would be very interested to hear thoughts/opinions....
Thanks in advance..
I wouldn't think you could buy just the lower part of an extension not attached to the carbon or aluminum tube.
Maybe someone has a broken or bent tube RDM euro pin extension they can give you and you can do a switcheroo?
jh2703,
Have you tried one of these? Do you know if the common 'sloppy' feel is eliminated when using one of these?
Sometimes buying a new mast base will take away all that slop. They tend to wear a bit.
I used the 2 pin setup for ages before changing to the NP MXT 1 pin system for the pulley setup. I agree the 2 pin system seems to have a lot of play after a while, but even though its noticeable when you plug the rig in, its not noticeable at all on the water.
