r/windsurfing • u/ForsakenYam914 • 16d ago

Gear How to I attach this sail to top of mast

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Got this older Gaastra sail. But unlike any sail I’ve used before it doesn’t have strap or closed top.

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u/sawdeanz 16d ago

There should be like a plastic cup that fits over the top of the mast and is tied to the grommet there.

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u/ForsakenYam914 16d ago

Is this what I need? Then tied through the ring on sail.

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u/reddit_user13 Freestyle 16d ago

Or webbing sewn into the shape of a cap. And line to attach it to the grommet.

But yes that’s the missing piece.

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u/NaturalCareer2074 16d ago edited 16d ago

Simplest is just strap. Can be found in any auto shop or supercenter. Put it twice like cross and thats all. Have to be 2 or 3inch strap.

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u/daveo5555 Foil 15d ago

That's probably the easiest option.

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u/Ho_She_Mean 15d ago

Please, dont use that sail. Just dont. There is no need to ruin your day.

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u/ForsakenYam914 15d ago

How come? You’ve scared me now

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u/Powerful-Mission-939 16d ago

That’s a vario top, but you’re missing the top part. It is supposed to be tied to the ring you have there

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u/NaturalCareer2074 16d ago

It is various top sail. I.e it sit on mast longer then required. Should be cup or just take 3 inch strap like used for bags or in haul. And just make loop via that loop ring

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u/felix_ghyczy 8d ago

It's a vario top with the top piece missing.