[quote=dennisMe]You probably won't break it but bending it is possible.
Make sure the attachment point is at the beam and not on the (normally lower) end of the DS (so it won't have much leverage).
I used an old windsurfer mast base to attach mine to a custom alu bracket I bent in a vice.
The pole I made was an old windsurfer mast (the lower 3/4). It was OK but I needed stronger lines (my 3mm dyneema stays snapped). I might put it back in some day just to be on the safe side in case I ever lose weight (a man can dream).
If I do I'll be sure to add some kind of fore-aft stays to prevent me swinging around as the boat comes up.
Regards,
Dennis[/quote]
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