1997-1998 MAST/SAIL COMPATIBILITY GUIDE

RESULTS

Sailmaker: Aerotech Sails

Recommended by: Steve Gottlieb

Sail: ADVANTAGE Vmg 5.0

 






Choice Reflex 5000/4000/3000/World Cup cm / MCS / IMCS / Model Choice Reflex Wave/Tidal Wave cm / MCS / IMCS / Model
1st 430 (14'1") / 25 / 21 / (R5, R3, WC) 400 (13'1") / 26 / 19 / (RW, TW)
460 (15'1") / 25 / 25 / (R5, R4, R3, WC) 2nd 430 (14'1") / 25 / 21 / (RW, TW)
460 (15'1") / 27.5 / 27 / (R5, R4, WC) 450 (14'9") / 26 / 24 / (TW)
490 (16'1") / 26 / 29 / (R5, R4, R3, WC) 460 (15'1") / 25 / 25 / (RW)
500 (16'5") / 28 / 32 / (WC)
520 (17'1") / 24 / 30 / (R5)

 

Notes:

  • When more than one length of mast is recommended, it is best to match the luff length of the sail with the mast length as closely as possible.
  • Sailors weighing more than 185 lbs, or those who tend to sail over-powered, should consider using a stiffer mast (ie: when a 25 stiffness is recommended, a 27.5 stiffness may be used).
  • Sailors weighing less than 135 lbs, or those who tend to sail under-powered, should consider using a softer mast (ie: when a 27.5 stiffness is recommended, a 25 stiffness may be used).
  • WAVE MASTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN SAILING IN SURF. The New Reflex Wave and Tidal Wave is the perfect choice for extreme conditions.
  • Refer to new INDEXED MCS stiffness numbers when comparing stiffnesses of different length masts. See explanation below.

Indexed MCS Measurement For Masts

For more information about the IMCS Standard check out: IMCS Explained.

For more information on each mast, see your FIBERSPAR Dealer.