MAST BASES:

The mast foot fits in the bottom of the mast, and includes either a tendon, rubber or mechanical universal joint WINDSURFING MAST BASE. This joint either connects straight into the board’s mast track, or to a deckplate, bolted into a slot in the board’s deck.

The universal joint allows a rig to be inclined or held at any angle to the board, and it is this device that endows a windsurfer with the unique ability to steer simply by moving the rig around. The mast base may also include an adjustable mast extension, or one can be added if the mast proves to be too short for the sail. More »