Slingshot One-Lock Foils: Screws SUCK...Kind Of

[@iggymon1019]

I guess no one remembers 2-piece masts windsurfing. When you put the mast together, it is a tight tolerance fit just like this one lock. If you even get a few grains of sand/dirt/whatever in the sleeve it's almost impossible to take apart. We use duct tape to cover the seam which prevented crap from getting in there. Don't you think that since this foil is in the water constantly, it is going to get sand in there? Any thoughts on this?

[@hoppline]

Sand does not seem to be a big problem. There's a video on Instagram where Fred Hope puts it together with an extra big portion of sand (more than you would probably ever get in there in regular use) and it tightens up fine and comes apart more or less easily. They said the system will even work with the usual wear over the years and still be tight ... future will tell but I very much looking forward to test this soon !!

[@iggymon1019]

@@hoppline I saw that too. Those are prototypes. Would like to see production line tolerances and the same test next year.

[@hoppline]

@@iggymon1019 I guess we will find out soon....

[@jvestal2949]

No. Mast are not adjustable. One Lock is for variances.

[@chrispewkreme]

Screws suck. Here’s a bunch of proprietary screws and pieces to fit your board. This will be forgotten by next year. Haven’t seen a single person use it or recommend it. Honestly never even seen a Slingshot foil setup being used

[@sampep]

Any thickness numbers on that mast at the base and middle? Screws Sucks! 🤣

[@granthore90]

I run my one lock with boards that have tracks out the back so no need for the board kit

[@hoppline]

That's probably the slickest way to do it. I do get the point of having no tools at all but I think I would rather not have the T screws sticking out....

[@granthore90]

@@hoppline you only need the t nuts when trying to find the ideal mast position. After that no need

[@peterlang840]

It,s not even easy in parking lot. You can imagine how it's going to work in sand.....

[@granthore90]

I've had one for around 8 months now, Matt said there probably is a knack to getting them apart. there is. board on the ground foot gently stopping the board sliding and wiggle the rear wing. super easy.

[@REALWatersports]

What Grant said is correct, like anything new the first few times you're figuring it out still. This system is pretty easy to use once you do it a few times.