Would this be an improvement, or have too much twist flex until you negate the benefit of three thinner masts? Has anybody tried it?
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More masts, more screws, more board connections, more details… Why is it so complicated? Last-generation foils are stiff, efficient, and adjustable with boards…
What else do you need?
It is a cool concept, but probably wouldn’t take off in the industry for a few reasons, especially ones mentioned above. One mast is way less hassle and boards + foils are already designed to use them. Adding two on the front wing that go towards the sides of the board would also require wide boards. Overall too complex and longer rig/derig times.
You’d have 3 points of contact for the front wing, which would reduce the need to have a thick self supporting structure. This would unlock very thin foils with a very low drag mast.
If you could cut 50% of drag from the wing, it might be worth it.
I didn’t want to detail the tuttle conversation which also involves switching standards for perf benefits, I’m just wondering if there’s a better way as long as we need all new stuff, we may as well make end game level gear. Unless this is a totally worthless idea for reasons I don’t know. I’m guessing somebody closer to development has thrown this out already, and am curious why.
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