I remember the first time I stepped a mast on a cat. NOT FUN... partly because it was a 6.0
Next time, swear to yourself that if the mast is falling, let it go and just get out of the way... it ain't worth a serious bonk on the head or even a badly sprained wrist.

keep with it, it is all worth it.
anyone out there anywhere near him that could head out with him first time around?