The HIT wing mastA proven performer on the international scene The HIT wing mast has been developed continuously over the last 5 years together with Ceilidh Composite Technologies B.V. who are also known for their Europe mast successes.
Manufactured in an aluminium mould with advanced pre-impregnated materials, our masts are proven performers on the international scene. More than 1000 HIT masts have been distributed to some of the best Finn sailors around the globe.e.g. at the Finn World Masters in 2005 there were 118 Devoti boats, 162 North sails and 68 HIT masts! Latest results with HIT masts | Gold / Bronze | | Rafael Trujillo / Gasper Vincec | | Finn World Championships 2007 | | Silver | | Pieter Jan Postma | | Breitling Regatta 2007 | | Gold | | Skornyakov | | Finn European Championship 2007 |
Materials and ConstructionThe masts are layed-up - layer for layer - with a combination of different stiffness carbon fibres.
While most of each mast is manufactured using industry standard T-700 grade fibres, the localised stiffeners can only perform as required by using a higher grade (M40J) fibre. Further strength is added by use of woven cloths which are orientated to reduce the influence on the stiffness of the mast.
The dynamic response of the mast is carefully controlled by the combined use of the fibres at specific points in the section. This results in being able to regulate the amount of twist in the mast while sailing.
All the masts are cured under identical conditions with an internal pressure bag system at 3,5 bar in the custom built oven set to 120°C.
CustomizationAll HIT masts a customized for the helmsman. Weight and sailing experience is a major issue when customizing the mast for speed and sail handling. We recommend North Sails for HIT masts. How to measure your mast curve Step 1:
Support the mast with the tip at a height which will allow the tip of the mast not to hit the ground when the weight is placed on it. Fix in place at the butt to allow to rest on the collar as it holds by the mast step and deck of the boat. Mark the point A. See picture below.
Step 2:
Place the weight (12 kg Sideways / Fore & Aft) on the tip of the mast at the measurement band. Mark the point B for sideways and fore&aft.
Step 3:
Take a taught string from the top of the bottom measurement band (D) to the bottom of the top one (C).
Step 4:
Measure the distance in millimeters between the string and the mast (Sideways and Fore&Aft) in every 1/4 of the distance CD.
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How to order a HIT wing mast
Please give us a call or send us an e-mail to order your HIT mast.
We will guide and recommend you the right mast curves for your needs.
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