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Wing masts and solid sails

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Created by Gizmo > 9 months ago, 19 Jan 2009
Gizmo
SA, 2865 posts
19 Jan 2009 8:05PM
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I have started this thread for those interested in wing masts, solid sails, and various other combinations of these.
As there seems to be quite a lot of interest in the subject.
Just trying to keep it in one spot rather than scattered through out seabreeze.

Gizmo
SA, 2865 posts
20 Jan 2009 8:33PM
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Here is some ideas for those interested in wing sails ...
this is a list of many wing sail craft that have been built.
windmek.ca/wingsail/wingsaildesigns.htm

or another novel idea
http://wingsails.com/wingsail.html
a double skin sail with an inflatable tube inside to make the wing shape.

Mind you i do like the concept of a padded sail


wanabee
NSW, 39 posts
21 Jan 2009 3:25AM
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tried that years ago with french widsurfer sails was a waste of money then and nothings changed much since then, all pipe dreams as for wings yes have had a dvd for the last 6 mths ,very interesting,

Gizmo
SA, 2865 posts
21 Jan 2009 9:23PM
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Here are some pics of the latest style of sailboard sails for speed sailing.. have a look at the size of the luff pocket, to try and create a sailcloth type of wing.






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