Slingshot titanium bolt failure
I had both m8 50 mm bolts snap at the mast and fuselage connection today when I overfoiled. Not a big breach. Landed and kept going but immediately knew something was wrong. Fortunately the mast caught the wing and pinned it against the bottom of the board. Immediately jumped in to save the wing fuselage and stabiliser. Was interesting trying to uphaul and sail home hanging onto the fuselage and wings.
The bolts snapped flush with the mast. Will be fun trying to drill into titanium.
I look after my gear wash it down disassemble and lanolin marine grease after use. I bought from new. Has this happened to anyone else?
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