Just saw a review by Hadou Brunner on YT for this new KParts UHM mast with adapter system. There’s a skinny and regular version. I’m surprised I haven’t seen any discussion about it online yet.
Looks interesting. Price is high (about $2400) but that’s about expected since the foot adapter system is titanium. Specs for the skinny version: 13mm thick, 105mm chord depth.
Base plate is carbon and bonded so it doesn’t appear as if it will be convertible to tuttle if that becomes popular in the future.
It’s listed in my 10,000 mile mast article from last year and I’ve heard a few reports on it, all of which have been good. Can’t say much more than that though. I asked about getting one here in the states and was told it’s not available in the US due to patents.
You’re still on AFS right? e900 last I saw? I have been over the moon for the kparts Mako Carve Pro 125 (Small). Easily the best surf tail I’ve ever owned. Currently working my way through the Enduro and Silk ranges with it. It’s outrageous matched with the e800 for parawing. That combo came from out of nowhere to be my new favorite. It’s all I want to ride anymore. Will have a full review on the Carve Pro coming this spring, hopefully covering all sizes.
Yeah I still have my AFS gear, but awaiting some repairs. Went to La Ventana this winter and came in at low tide at the wrong spots several times. But over the winter I also got an F4 rig - Orca 685 with 135S - and have been using it for the last month. After getting it dialed in I’m really enjoying the added glide and low end.
Anyhow, it’s too bad KParts isn’t able to ship to the US but I’m sure someone in the Gorge will find a way. Will be interesting to see it in person. Seems to me there’s more and more titanium showing up in the foiling world. Not sure if there’s just more supply or manufacturing for it has improved but I suspect we’ll start to see it used more and more in foiling gear, not just the bolts.
Speaking of which, Omen has also released an interesting new foil with a titanium fuse. That probably warrants its own thread.