# Best system to buy into for all new gear?

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**Category:** Foils and Boards - Gear Talk\
**Created:** [March 20, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/best-system-to-buy-into-for-all-new-gear/9118 "2025-03-20T01:46:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/best-system-to-buy-into-for-all-new-gear/9118/58 "2025-03-27T18:54:36Z")

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> [@radair](#):
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> not be loading those M6 bolts in bending

I think the bolts are supposed to hold the foot in place and the sides of the connection counter the bending. But maybe above a certain strength the bolts snap. Afs, KT and Duotone did a beefed up version of that with M8 screws that work great (although I have not seen duotone in person). In depth post there [Mast foot standard, industry standard interfaces - #93 by KDW](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/mast-foot-standard-industry-standard-interfaces/3977/93)

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