{"product_id":"armstrong-performance-x-carbon-mast-canada","title":"Armstrong Performance-X Carbon Mast","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePerformance-X Carbon Mast\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision built for max glide and minimal drag.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Performance X Carbon Mast 12mm is a deliberate choice for riders who prioritize glide, speed and refined turning feel over maximum stiffness. Ideal for downwind, fast winging, and clean carving lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Performance-X Carbon Mast represents the most efficient mast in the Armstrong lineup. Designed to push the limits of glide, speed, and turning freedom, it delivers a refined, ultra-thin profile without sacrificing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped over three years of testing and refinement, it is built for riders seeking maximum efficiency and a more reactive, performance-driven feel on the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Thin, High Efficiency Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Ultra-thin 12 mm mast profile\u003cbr\u003e•    Significant efficiency gains over thicker mast sections\u003cbr\u003e•    Reduced drag for improved glide and speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Chord for Turning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    106 mm chord for reduced turning resistance\u003cbr\u003e•    Improved roll rate and agility\u003cbr\u003e•    Looser, more responsive feel through turns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-High Modulus Carbon Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Built with ultra-high modulus carbon\u003cbr\u003e•    Refined layup techniques for strength and control\u003cbr\u003e•    10% increase in torsional stiffness\u003cbr\u003e•    10% increase in bending stiffness\u003cbr\u003e•    No increase in overall weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Connections and Reduced Drag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Updated mast top and fuselage interfaces\u003cbr\u003e•    Material removed where not required\u003cbr\u003e•    Strength reinforced in key load areas\u003cbr\u003e•    Improved load transfer and hydrodynamic efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned Rake Angles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Rake angles refined by mast length\u003cbr\u003e•    Balanced lift, glide, and control\u003cbr\u003e•    Easier pumping and longer glide through manoeuvres\u003cbr\u003e•    Smooth transitions when riding bumps or packing away a parawing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Downwind\u003cbr\u003e•    Winging\u003cbr\u003e•    Parawing\u003cbr\u003e•    Surf foiling\u003cbr\u003e•    Kite foiling\u003cbr\u003e•    Racing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Mast\u003cbr\u003e•    Protective cover\u003cbr\u003e•    T-Nuts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as a specialist performance mast, the Performance-X Carbon Mast prioritizes glide and drag reduction above all else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of its design is focused on efficiency, allowing riders to travel further with less effort, maintain speed through transitions, and stay on foil longer. It is a mast designed for progression through efficiency, not just power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-High Modulus Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of ultra-high modulus carbon allows for an exceptionally thin profile while maintaining the strength and control needed for high performance riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced construction delivers improved stiffness without added weight, creating a precise, responsive feel underfoot even at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin, Fast, Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reduced thickness and optimized chord create a noticeably lighter, more agile ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurning feels looser and more reactive, with less resistance through direction changes. The setup feels more alive, encouraging fluid movement and clean, efficient lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency First\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the water, the Performance-X Carbon Mast delivers smoother transitions, increased glide, and easier generation of speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in cleaner conditions and efficiency focused riding, where reduced drag and lighter handling can be fully appreciated. 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