Tried a few different alu and carbon foils over the past 2 years but not axis. Picked up a decent used s series to try...given all the great reviews. What's the deal with water getting in the mast at both fuselage and base plate ends? It went outstanding.....but shocked at the water in it....and the extra piece to attach mast to fuselage....why?!

Naish foiler.
'18 and '19 were flow through masts, so they dried overnight. You drain and rinse after each session.
'20 was sealed both ends, and so far, maybe 20 days, has not leaked.

Do you mean the water trapped at both ends where there's a cavity for the doodad and the Tuttle?that's entirely normal by design.

Some people have also experienced leaky masts inside as well. I've put some epoxy at the bottom of the 2 cavities.

I sealed up a Konrad foil mast about 2 years ago. Guess I'll just have to that again. I was just surprised to see axis, and this far down the progressive track, to have such a leaky design.

Eppo, once you've had a set up that doesn't leak mast water, it's like going up to business class.....you just can't face going back.

I suspect I've progressed to just getting an Armstrong.....but I just wanted to have a foil 'journey' before I got there....which I've enjoyed.

eppo said..
Why do you find it a hassle ? Never bothered me .

In mine the salt water would come out after it was washed and corrode the ali badly.

stevet73 said..
I sealed up a Konrad foil mast about 2 years ago. Guess I'll just have to that again. I was just surprised to see axis, and this far down the progressive track, to have such a leaky design.

Eppo, once you've had a set up that doesn't leak mast water, it's like going up to business class.....you just can't face going back.

I suspect I've progressed to just getting an Armstrong.....but I just wanted to have a foil 'journey' before I got there....which I've enjoyed.

Well yeh I suppose your right. I'm on Armstrong now and it's superior in every way as far as I'm concerned. But still maintain it's an excellent product and rides really well
I did notice the water but figured it wasn't a deal breaker for me. Kind of a limited issue. What eventually pissed me off was the excessive changes and range in a stupid fast turn over time frame. . Some see the benefit in that, to me it just confused the hell out of me and I figured I'd spend just as much or even more buying the next bloody wing or fuseslage or series that was getting pumped out Willy nilly. But as I said some dig that constant innovation and that's cool and understandable to a degree.

I did notice water in that front wing section too....so it only holds water in 3 places then. Don't think I'll keep it. My hat is off to everyone who has the patience for that.

You obviously have more time on your hands and patience bigmtn than I ever will. I can only assume you've never had a foil that doesn't leak water.

Any foil that leaks in 3 places is a dud. Shame....it really does go well but the engineering kills it.

And the wetsuit reference, given I don't have to pull it apart after every session....makes no sense. But good luck with your leaky set up....

A mega leak of........ maybe 1/4 a shot glass from the mast ends.

I fear I may have unintentionally opened a can of worms. My apologies. Poor form by me. No excuses.....I was sitting in the backyard last night with a fire and single malt whiskey....if it's any consolation. I rode the axis again today it really is the most outstanding I've ever ridden. I'm just trying a new routine with it where I use the electronic screwdriver to loosen all the bolts at the car after a session. It's then good for a full hose flush at home.

See how that goes.....

stevet73 said..
I fear I may have unintentionally opened a can of worms. My apologies. Poor form by me. No excuses.....I was sitting in the backyard last night with a fire and single malt whiskey....if it's any consolation. I rode the axis again today it really is the most outstanding I've ever ridden. I'm just trying a new routine with it where I use the electronic screwdriver to loosen all the bolts at the car after a session. It's then good for a full hose flush at home.

See how that goes.....

A fire and single malt whisky sounds like good Rx -amazing consolation.