I know it sucks that we have to use the stupid comptip mast. The rule in North America is you have to get a comptip mast to race, so I would keep your awesome aluminum stick and then buy a comptip Mast (you could probably find one used fairly easy in your area). I have an aluminum stick that I use for non-Hobie regattas and with my Trapseat spinnaker. then of course I use the comptip mast for the Hobie regattas, works for me.
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<br>By the way did you bring your Euro style spinnaker? And how long are you staying in the states? Its always great to get a Euro H16 racer here in the states as it seems you guys (and gals) can really get the H16 singing.<br><br>