When to replace a carbon fiber mast?

[Number-nine]

Yes Smann if your brother owns a shop why would you not call him
He might know more about masts breaking than all of us combined?

[inlandsea]

Thank you mr kimball!

Smann, 5083981333 any time

Or just come visit and I will give you one!

[smann]

[outcast]

Ok, that was weird......

[bred2shred]

The mast breakages that I've had have either been attributed to design defect (i.e., snapped during one of the first uses), going down in the surf, or because of cam/boom abrasion. I don't recall ever having one break purely because of age.

I check my masts periodically in the boom clamp area. This section of the mast (as well as cam contact points) are very prone to abrasion. I typically paint on a layer of epoxy over any wear and have even added a layer of glass tape on some of my masts to repair/prevent abrasion of the carbon. If your mast is being worn, it will eventually break.

As far as wintertime sailing goes, I always assume that there is a possibilty that some piece of gear can break, regardless of age. Use your head - dress appropriately, sail in onshore wind, sail with others, etc. if you're going out in those conditions.

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[mat-ty]

how much does a good quality mast sleeve repair cost? or an epic sesh cut short.

[smann]

re placed!

just arrived today..

anybody want to buy a 12 year old carbon mast ?