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Windsurf Masts

Sailworks Backbone RDM

Sailworks has designed this reduced diameter mast especially for use with Sailworks sails, but it works well with all brands. The Backbone RDM is constructed from 90% pre-preg carbon fiber. It is intended for hardcore wavesailing and radical high wind use, and 100% guaranteed against breakage.

Size:

May we recommend a mast extension or a mast base to go with this mast?

Sailworks Backbone RDM
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Mast Length Weight IMCS Carbon Retail Our Price
Backbone RDM - 340 cm 340 cm 3.3 lbs 14 90% $428.00 $385.20
Backbone RDM - 370 cm 370 cm 3.3 lbs 16 90% $443.00 $398.70
Backbone RDM - 400 cm 400 cm 3.7 lbs 20 90% $465.00 $418.50
Backbone RDM - 430 cm 430 cm 4.2 lbs 22 90% $515.00 $463.50
Backbone RDM - 460 cm 460 cm 4.6 lbs 25 90% $555.00 $499.50

How to choose a windsurf mast.

In shopping for a new windsurfing mast, we recommend you first decide on a price range that fits your budget, then look for the highest carbon content mast within that price range. The higher carbon masts will generally be lighter and more responsive, improving the "liveliness" and overall performance of your rig.

If you are surf sailing, or are particularly hard on your gear, you should be looking for a durable surf mast or a wave mast. These masts will not necessarily be the lightest, but are built to withstand the harshest conditions. They are guaranteed in the surf, whereas most other masts are not.

Reduced-diameter masts (RDM masts, skinny masts, etc.) are a great option as well, primarily due to their resistance to breakage in surf or extreme conditions. They generally have a thicker wall than other masts resulting in superior strength. They require special base extensions, and often a shim for the boom connection.

We carry five excellent brands of carbon masts, assuring you the widest selection anywhere. All of our manufacturers guarantee their masts for one year against failure from "normal" use. Call Big Winds at 888-509-4210. We're your mast experts!