Hi James, I compared (without flat water paddle ups) a 75cm NL V2 mast to the old non monobloc 75cm F-One carbon 14mm (40% HM) and came to the same conclusion. The NL is stiffer and better with more control in the waves, the F-One had much better glide in downwinders and was overall significantly faster. Fortunately in about a month F-One will release a new monobloc 75cm carbon mast (95% HM and same exact section of the old one) which will be stiffer and should offer the best of both worlds. Cheers, great video!
That was actually really interesting to watch. I would have said that I wouldnt be able to see the difference, but it was noticeable. The Cedrus mast seemed to glide for ages.
Hey James, what adapters are you using and how do you find the connection compared to the code mast? I’ve got a no limitz mast with the takuma M6 mast connection.
When you said you could go down a size on the nl, does that mean its more efficient at low end? But doesnt glide as well meaning more drag at mid and high speed range?
@@tom-foil actually Cedrus is technically thicker on average due to the top and bottom of the mast. But it has better glide due to shorter chord length and less wetted area. Hopefully we can start to put the thickness argument to bed. Thin masts with long chord length have more drag than thick masts.
