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.

WINDSURFING MAST BASES also come in a variety of connectors; US Base and Euro Pin. In the example below we have used the tendon 1 bolt mast base, but there are a multitude of different styles that you can choose from.

How They Both Fit Together:

A picture says a thousand words. For the sake of space and time, we suggest you discuss your options with your local windsurf shop owner as to which base choice will be the right one for you.

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