Description
How to Choose the Right Mast
When deciding between Unifoil’s masts, consider the following factors:
Your Riding Style:
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If you’re chasing maximum speed and efficiency, the 75R mast is ideal. Its thinner profile makes it perfect for those who want to accelerate, glide, and carve at top speeds.
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In bigger waves or chunky downwind conditions where more clearance is needed, the 83R is ideal. Being longer, it will have a touch more drag and flex than the 75R, but the mast section is identical.
Your Weight:
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Heavier riders are more susceptible to mast flex. If you weigh more, consider a mast with higher torsional stiffness for better resistance to flex while maintaining performance. Sizing down in mast length will compensate for rider weight vs flex.
Your Foil Size:
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Larger foils generate greater forces on the mast, increasing the risk of mast flex. A thicker mast, with its enhanced torsional stiffness and versatility, better accommodates larger foils. This makes it an ideal choice for riders using medium to large wing sizes.
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If you’re using a smaller foil and prioritize speed, the 75R & 83R are optimized for minimal drag and maximum acceleration.
Mast Length:
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Longer masts are more versatile, allowing greater board clearance at steeper bank angles.
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Longer masts provide more board and breach clearance while riding in choppy conditions or larger swells
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Shorter masts are inherently stiffer (in equal construction & profile)
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Shorter masts have less wetted area which translates to less drag and more speed and glide
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Shorter masts are more reactive and engage turns quicker
