I'm finally going to give it a go after waiting, sitting on the fence and watching the constant & continual improvements for learners, its time.
I have a suitable Deep Tuttle boxed board that I will use but will need to get it some nose protection as I really like this board as a windsurfer.
What's recommended as a retro fix/fit?
And how are they attached?
My initial thought is a Pool Noodle but I'm unsure of the best way to affix it to the board while still preserving its windsurfing mode. Removeable would be ideal. Velcro? Ideas?
Cheers Dave
I'm hesistent about gluing anything to my board. So I took 2 mast protectors, and stitched them together. It's removable and stays on pritty well. No damage so far.
The Pool Noodle idea was discussed in this thread
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Foiling/Starting-to-enjoy-this-foiling-sport?page=1#10
I also use mast protectors like CAN17. What is critical is make sure you located it on the mast at the spot where it would touch the nose of the board in a catapult. The problem is that the pad location on the luff panel is closed for modern boards with short noses. You can't use the velcro strap--nothing to strap it to. So, I just cut off the velcro strap, and...
...since the pad can easily pop off, I have added 3' of kite line as leash tied around the mast in the sail cutout.
wow ! that's very bad news.....
I haven't seen a falcon foil edition yet, (everyone her eis riding JP or *board)
could it be because the board has a lot of rocker ? (it looks sweeeeet though !!)
My mate is going to be using it on a 144 starboard, will let you know, he's a beginner so we can expect a few catapults !
The Surfbent looks like the Deviator. Any of those puts a LOT of stress on the base of the mast if it hits hard.
All formula boards, and pretty much all the foil-specific boards, have a LOT of nose rocker. This helps keep the board from perling when you have a "hard" touch-down during foiling.
About to use Surfbent for maiden voyage on SB 177 - using Severne extension, Chinook base (sadly Severne base is too wide for Surfbent diameter) - on the beach, it stops the extension at approx 40 degrees, so MILES from the nose - angles may depend on your mastbase hardware ...?
Here's hoping it stops the dreaded nose carnage ... report to follow
I made these ION nose bumper pads on my board. It absorbs quite good. Had some nasty catapults last week and no damages.
Now im past the learning stage I decided to do a propper repair job on the nose to cover up about 9 temporary patch ups. It's never going to look beautiful but im happy with how its turning out for a first time project. Used glad wrap and a pile of sand in the absence of a vacuum bag and pump.one layer of glass for the big section then two more layers in the impact zone. Also beefed up the fin box as it collapsed first time using a foil without a power plate. The box cracked font and back only so I put 3narrow strips of carbon each end and pulled the mast in with the bolts compressing the carbon then flipped the board and completely filled the cavity. The only place it can break now is the side walls of the box. The mast even came out the following morning which I was a bit concerned about. Used lots of grease though.
Yes the Chinook fits the Surfbent, unlike my Severne bases, but I now get why it doesnt work 100%, thanks - what brand do you use now?
I'm using a Nautix universal. It is bolted together and it needs to be periodically checked to make sure the nut remains tight.
My board nose protection (fiber,carbone and eva)
Link : windsurfing77.forumactif.com/t12-nose-guard-ou-protection-de-nez-de-planche
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Here's a video of the Surf Bent -- in the video it looks like he's using a universal with a rubber connection or joint. Also, it appears to me that the rubber is stretching just enough to allow the mast to connect with the nose of the board.
I'm using the Surf Bent with a universal (Nautix) that uses a mechanical attachment or joint (no rubber or nylon) and the mast doesn't come close to the nose when dropped.
The real test is to get thrown over the front of the board while hooked into the harness.
What kind universal are you using? If has a rubber or nylon joint (which stretches) then you're going to have issues.
I tried the Surf Bent (with the Nautrix universal) with my JP Formula board, which has a lot of concave in the deck -- the mast doesn't make contact with the nose.
According to the board lady you need padding and protection
boardlady.com/noseprotection.htm
I have siliconed approximately 30 mm sections of half a pool noodle with plenty of gaps between to allow inspection for damage and siliconed a carbon nose protector on top. I also use a surfbent. I have had great success with this combination.
i did have to add an edge strip to the carbon after the edge did an Apple peeler to my ankle. All looks neat. Easy to check for damage. Would be easy to remove the protector if repair was required. I would recommend this combo and would do it again. Weight is not bad.