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Foil Carbon Mast HM 86 cm V2
High modulus, ultra-rigid, and versatile carbon fiber mast for enhanced performance with large wings.
Regular Price
622€
Sale Price
622€Regular Price
829€
-24%
ref : GON3FCAR86HM
Description
Program
The high modulus carbon fiber mast with absolute rigidity for large wings and a perfect drive!
Description
A radical shape for absolute rigidity! A radical shape for absolute rigidity! The 86HM mast has been designed on the same basis as the 72HM mast, which is a reference in pumping practices and control of large wings. Profiles, dimensions, fillets… everything is carefully considered to ensure that your giant wing obeys your every command. Its length of 86cm, more oriented towards wing foiling, allows you to fully maximize the potential of your large front wing during your light wind sessions. Maneuvers, carves, and surfing without any flex or unwanted movements are on the agenda! Nothing will hold you back from having a blast with your giant wing. The use of large front wings can quickly apply tremendous stresses on a mast: the front wings are powerful, the control inputs are strong, and the expectations are high. Therefore, any deformation results in energy loss and a decrease in performance. This is where the 86HM Mast truly shines: even with a 186cm wing, you won’t feel any torsion or deformation! To achieve such a result, all the geometry of the mast has been optimized in this perspective. Its upper profile is almost rectangular (although profiled) in order to keep the thickness on the entire chord. This geometry maximizes rigidity in flexion, but especially in torsion. Torsion is a horrible feeling when using a large front wing. This mast is the answer to this concern that harms the drive and causes strong loss of energy. The lower profile of the mast is a light supercritical profile, which promotes water flows and therefore glide which remains a crucial point in light wind. However, this profile is bombed enough for its curvature to act like a beam that completely blocks flexion. The wing fillets around the top plate were completely redesigned to distribute the efforts on their whole length. This geometry maximizes torsion rigidity. On the 86 HM, the efforts are distributed on almost 20 cm instead of 15 cm on the 85 HM mast. Carbon fibers transmit more energy to the board. The result is stunning!
Note: The fuselage is sold separately from the HM mast.
Your benefits are clear:
- A top level shape created by one of the leaders in the foiling world.
- A design at the forefront of R&D and ahead of its time.
- The incomparable stiffness of high modulus carbon and a stringer!
- Better compromise weight/rigidity thanks to the high pressure molding in one pass.
- No game possible thanks to conical assembly.
- Solidity thanks to the aluminum or titanium v2 fuselages, tested on thousands of foils.
- Significant weight gain with our foam filled mast.
- The 12k carbon full option finish at a crazy price.
- An incredible price that is only explained by our direct relationship with you.
- Simple maintenance and easy repairs.
Rigid profile
We designed this mast so that you can have a blast during your light wind wing sessions with large front wings. The 86cm length is the perfect size for this program: it provides room for comfort during navigation, the mast is not too long to maintain dynamism, and it won’t let you lose control in curves and rail-to-rail transitions.
This mast is not only reserved for light wind conditions; its lower section is thinner, halfway between the 79HM and the 85HM, to enhance glide. It is just slightly thicker at the bottom compared to the 85HM. Therefore, it will be the perfect ally for larger riders who seek rigidity in their control inputs to minimize the amplification of small piloting errors. With a “normal” size front wing, you won’t lose much in terms of top speed with this 86HM mast, only about a tenth of a knot. However, the increased precision it offers will likely help you gain a few knots and avoid many falls.
Self-tightening conical fitting
The conical self-tightening fitting at the lower end of the mast allows the mast to be mounted without play in the aluminum or titanium V2 fuselage. The more you pump, the more pressure you apply, the tighter it becomes! And with its three screws, you are sure that nothing will move. The top plate is molded in one piece with the mast, which allows absolutely no play. The assembly guarantees you zero loss of energy when pumping and impeccable steering precision.
Pre-preg carbon laysup
The high modulus carbon and prepreg carbon layup is a model of its kind. The 50 layers of the mast are distributed in 5 angles to guarantee incredible dynamism. The return to its initial shape after effort is 4 times faster than on a standard mast. And the use of high modulus carbon drastically reduces deformations.
The prepreg is one of the keys to the performance of this mast because the resin is applied in the perfect dosage in the carbon fiber before it is placed in the mold by a robot. The precision of the dosage is absolute. No risk of delamination, bubbles, dryness, or excess weight. Total precision!
TORAY M40J high modulus carbon offers incredible stiffness. It is a high-end carbon that delivers high mechanical properties while remaining resistant. A carbon popular in aeronautics as well as for high-end sports equipment. Its mechanical characteristics such as its superior tensile strength and Young’s modulus make it possible to obtain exceptional performance on the water.
This huge piece is produced in a mold weighing more than 400 kg, operated by large machinery to protect people. More than 4 hours are needed to set all the layers in the perfect order. Then comes the moment of closing the mould, always impressive in terms of strength and precision. Finally, it is inserted into the heating press to compress it to 120 tons and heat it at 155°. The result will be a mast of rare rigidity.
The huge advantage of high-end carbon is its stiffness. To the point that it is not useful to put as much material as with other materials. Thus we gain a significant weight, almost 20% compared to aluminum. And beyond the measured weight, the dynamism brings a feeling of liveliness and therefore of incredible lightness.
A damaged insert: you can replace it in a few seconds and for a few euros. Easy. A shock in the rocks: you repair your mast as you would repair your board.
To put it in a nutshell, the 86HM mast is the pinnacle of rigidity. Its shape, designed to withstand very high stresses without any deformation, makes it a clear powerhouse for pumping and carving. It allows you to fully exploit the potential of large wings. Large front wings put significant demands on the foils, as they are wide and require strong control inputs. This is where you will discover the full potential of this mast!
Treat yourself with a beautiful and super efficient carbon equipment piece.
Technical sheet
Foil Carbon Mast HM 86 cm V2 86 cm
Buying guide
For whom?
The 86HM mast is perfect for those who want an ultra-rigid mast for large wings, specifically for light wind sessions in wing foiling.
It is also the perfect ally of a big rider in wing foiling looking for maximum rigidity.
This is a mast for the most demanding users, the fine tuners that take care of their gear, because it is the best.
This mast is intended for experienced riders. We therefore invite you to take great care of it and not equip yourself with it if you are just getting started.
What is it for?
Its shape, designed to withstand very high stresses without any deformation, clearly makes it suitable for navigation with giant wings. The use of such wings can quickly apply tremendous stresses on a mast because these front wings are extremely powerful, requiring strong control inputs and with high expectations. Therefore, any deformation results in energy loss and a decrease in performance. The 86HM mast is the solid answer to this challenge for wing foiling.
Which HM mast size?
The 89 cm:
- In dock start/beach start : the 86HM mast is perfect for controlling and transmitting power to a larger foil. However, due to its length, it may be less agile in achieving higher pumping frequencies compared to the 72HM. Nevertheless, it is ideal for very tall docks.
- In surf foiling/SUP foiling : the 86HM mast is quite long for riding waves close to shore. However, it will be perfect for softer downwind conditions where a larger front wing is desired.
- In wing foiling : it performs exceptionally well, providing smooth glide and efficiently transferring 100% of the control inputs to the foil. The size is perfect for carving maneuvers without lifting half of the front wing out of the water.
Which quiver?
This mast is suitable for all wings but we recommend using it with high performance wings to make the most of it.
It is on large front wings that it will prove to be decisive.
Foil positioning?
For GONG foils, place the top plate at the rear third of the US rails in surfing, SUP and kite, and in the middle of the US rails in wing foiling.
The more you move it forward, the more it makes the board pitch up. The further you move it backwards, the more the nose of the board dives.
Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend to forget to use the back foot, especially when we have a kite foil background. However, moving the foil back a little forces you to put more weight on the back foot and gives a more harmonious attitude and reduces effort.
Equipments
Screw kit :
- 4 M6x30 torx screws with truss heads for the board.
- 4 washers.
- 4 square nuts for US-box.
- 3 M6x30 torx screws with countersunk heads for the fuselage.
- 1 torx key T30
Delivery
Delivery delay
We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.
The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.
Shipping fees
Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.
Tracking your package
Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.
Carriers
We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.
For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.
For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.
For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.
Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
Eco-responsible packaging
Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.
The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.
For our shipments, we use:
Scotch craft paper.
Final packaging in high-end cardboard.
For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.
This means:
Reusable and recyclable packaging.
An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.
Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).
Receipt of your product
Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.
Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.
Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.
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Warning
The practice of the sport Foil may expose you to serious injury. A poor mastering of foil may lead to cut, serious injury and/or including death for you and/or others.
Foil should be practiced by taking into consideration all kite user precautions that are associated with the sport foil. Remember that a foil is long, cutting, and reaches high speeds. Getting hit by a foil, or hitting someone/thing can have dramatic consequences.
Always foil far from others, in a secure and safe waterscape without obstacles.
Foil is most often practiced in light winds which may cease to blow leading you to return to shore by swimming. As a consequence do not overestimate your your strength/capacity : never go further out than your skill and swimming capacities and wind conditions allow.
Always wear a helmet and life vest for floatation. Always wear a full body wetsuit.
When handling the foil, be careful not to cut yourself along the edges.
GONG is NOT responsable in case of any and all accidents implicating a foil GONG. The practice of Foil is undertaken under the complete responsibility of the foil User/Practioner.