There are a multitude of methods used to bend test dinghy masts. Ceilidh Composite Technologies has a preferred method which is rather similar to mos of our colleague mast builders. Please use one of the links below to see further information.
Bend testing unstayed masts (Finn/OK/Europe)
Full length bend test stayed dinghy masts (FD/Merlin Rocket/Phantom/Contender etc)
Lower section stayed dinghy masts (FD/Merlin Rocket/Phantom/Contender etc)