# 2023 Takuma Carbon Masts now available at Big Winds **URL:** \ **Category:** Foils and Boards - Gear Talk\ **Created:** [October 17, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822 "2022-10-17T18:22:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tjgulizia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@tjgulizia](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tjgulizia)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/1 "2022-10-17T18:22:10Z")
We have been anticipating the arrival of the Takuma Carbon masts with updated fuse and the wait is over! A very limited supply of 75’s and 85cm masts with 65cm fuse have landed, next round won’t be until March 2023. Pricing is $1599 for the 75cm w/ fuse and $1699 for the 85cm w/ fuse. Call Big Winds at 541-386-6086 to secure one today (10/17/22): > **[Takuma Carbon Mast Set 75/85](https://takuma.com/en/masts-and-fuselages/306-carbon-mast-set-7585.html)** > > Stiffer, stronger, lighter. Takuma´s integrated carbon mast and top plate will radically improve your performance and the pure feeling you get from riding. ---
**Author:** ![tjgulizia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@tjgulizia](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tjgulizia)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/2 "2022-10-18T19:46:23Z")
Here’s a link on a quick video I shot this morning on the details of the new mast and fuse (comes with magnetic case and hardware kit too): [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/progressionproject/original/1X/4e2a889ddd623b28888d4bfeb568da3c3c309cf3.jpeg "Review: 2023 Takuma Carbon Mast and Fuselage") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as2tdPgbQN0) ---
**Author:** ![baldy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b2d939/32.png) [@baldy123](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/baldy123)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/3 "2022-10-19T05:02:07Z")
Do the base plates still need shimming or have takuma fixed that with the new masts? ---
**Author:** ![Sjaak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@Sjaak](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Sjaak)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/4 "2022-10-19T07:13:36Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/progressionproject/original/1X/ec6144e4010b423d4c7fad4caf7494f1431b2fc6.jpeg) It seems the upward angle of the foil is still there. Depending on the rocker of your board you will probably need the same base plate shim ---
**Author:** ![FoilFondler](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/foilfondler/32/299_2.png) [@FoilFondler](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FoilFondler)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/5 "2022-10-19T12:22:57Z")
I got an axis alu mast to takuma adapter, which came with two fuse shims. I like those way better, since it doesn’t make attaching the mast a PITA. You’d probably need a different one now though, since it’s now two M8, is that correct? ---
**Author:** ![Topmick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/topmick/32/146_2.png) [@Topmick](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Topmick)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/6 "2022-10-19T12:26:44Z")
Looks to me like Takuma have fixed the shimming issue that the older carbon T-bar had. ---
**Author:** ![Sjaak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@Sjaak](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Sjaak)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/7 "2022-10-19T13:04:16Z")
Where did you get this axis alu mast to takuma adapter? ---
**Author:** ![Sjaak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@Sjaak](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Sjaak)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/8 "2022-10-19T13:46:40Z")
I read on [[Takuma foil riders | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/takumafoilriders/)] that the new carbon mast is 18 mm thick. I was hoping that it would 15 mm thick… ---
**Author:** ![tjgulizia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@tjgulizia](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tjgulizia)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/9 "2022-10-19T16:09:34Z")
Hi Sjaak, the mast tapers from thick up at the base to 15.43mm in the fly zone (mid way down the mast). I wouldn’t consider this mast thick by any means. We will see the same with the new Armstrong mast coming our way later this month:) ---
**Author:** ![tjgulizia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@tjgulizia](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tjgulizia)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/10 "2022-10-19T16:19:58Z")
Having just now had access to our bike tech’s digital calipers, the thinnest part of the mast measures 14.75. Pretty good considering the stiffness IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![Sjaak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@Sjaak](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Sjaak)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/11 "2022-10-19T17:47:17Z")
I ordered one so this is good news, thanks tjgulizia ---
**Author:** ![Ctsizemore](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/ctsizemore/32/118_2.png) [@Ctsizemore](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Ctsizemore)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/12 "2022-10-20T13:55:30Z")
but… Are they stiff? I feel like once Takuma addresses the mast to fuse connection they could potentially have one of the best setups in the game. ---
**Author:** ![tjgulizia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@tjgulizia](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tjgulizia)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/13 "2022-10-20T14:38:16Z")
Stiffness has been addressed with the new HD fuse to mast connection….two M8 bolts vs three M6 and a skirt/collar that makes the junction stiffer, and water tight. Everything Takuma customers have complained about with their previous carbon mast has been addressed by this updated design that I can see/feel. -T.J. Gulizia, Manager ---
**Author:** ![Velocicraptor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Velocicraptor](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Velocicraptor)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/14 "2022-10-20T15:07:51Z")
You guys need to pound on Takuma to get you some of the new fuses (separate from mast). I think a lot of people would buy these for Cedrus / NL setups. I know I would. I realize that it would require a new Cedrus adapter, but if the fuses were available, but Kyle would be all over that given Takuma is his biggest seller. ---
**Author:** ![tjgulizia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@tjgulizia](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tjgulizia)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/15 "2022-10-20T16:35:01Z")
If you are referring to the new HD Fuse, I totally agree. If not, we do have the updated 2023 fuse here at the shop with the standard 3 hole M6, and updated shape. - T.J. Gulizia, Manager ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/progressionproject/original/1X/cfc6466f4bddecc8172ce9e7308827457a2d282e.png) 207 Front Street Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-6086 // [www.bigwinds.com](http://www.bigwinds.com) ---
**Author:** ![Velocicraptor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Velocicraptor](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Velocicraptor)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/16 "2022-10-20T16:39:36Z")
> [@tjgulizia](#): > > the updated 2023 fuse here at the shop with the standard 3 hole M6, and updated shape. Yes, the new HD fuse. Specifically m8 mast connection and expansion tip. I would buy one in a heartbeat, but don’t want to invest in the whole mast setup since I’m happy on the Cedrus. Any beans you can spill on new foils coming from Takuma? ---
**Author:** ![clemop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ab097/32.png) [@clemop](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/clemop)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/17 "2022-10-21T16:18:35Z")
here the owners of the new carbon mast are not using the word stiff. Stiffer than the Tbar yes… but that’s all. ---
**Author:** ![exiled](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de053/32.png) [@exiled](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/exiled)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/18 "2022-10-21T20:20:53Z")
It would great is someone with access could test the flex and twist characteristics of all these new masts. A lot of stuff in foiling is pretty subjective, but this is a place where numbers could help ---
**Author:** ![mattllew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e19b73/32.png) [@mattllew](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/mattllew)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2022, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/19 "2022-10-31T09:32:25Z")
Any more info on these new masts? Also wondering if the 75/85cm measurement includes the part of the mast that fits inside the fuselage i.e. making them about 72/82cm from bottom of board to top of fuselage when connected ---
**Author:** ![Quietfoil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Quietfoil](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Quietfoil)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822/20 "2022-10-31T16:52:22Z")
beans all over the place… [Next page](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2023-takuma-carbon-masts-now-available-at-big-winds/822.md?page=2)