Hi there
Does anyone here have first hand experience with the Starboard iQ foil mast v the C600 v the C300 v the original carbon mast all 95 cm. Scary money etc
Many thanks

I've been riding a carbon race 95 mast (original) and a custom mast (measured to be even stiffer than C600). Going to a stiffer mast is a pleasant experience which transforms in a more stable and faster ride. Going back to a more flexible mast, especially torsionally, is quite a disappointment.

Therefore, maybe avoid trying out the C600 if you won't buy it :) It does make a difference, but then again, even the IQ mast is pretty stiff torsionally, so it's a good middle ground. And if you don't try either of those two, you'll be probably be happy with C300 (or original 95) too, as long as you don't race or ride in demanding conditions (20+ kt, chop/waves).

No, I don't think the C600 will be double wow, the biggest difference is between original 95 and IQ/C400. Beyond that point the performance gains become pricier.

I don't have measurements at hand to back this up with specific stiffness numbers though. I don't think they're posted on French GlissAttitude website either (you might need to be registered). windfoilfan.glissattitude.com/technicaldatas/attributeChart/tors_module

Price-performance IMHO the IQ/C400 is the way to go, unless you're willing to pay a premium for that extra bit of stiffness with C600.

Hi, just.found this "old" post and I'm wondering if anyone tried other brands to compare with SB
I currently have the C300, which mine is not particulary stiff.

Yesterday I switched gear with a friend, who has full iQFoil setup, and it felt so so stiff and responsive. The foil accelerated immediately when the gust hit.

That was the iQFoil mast for sure. The rest of the gear Is almost as mine (foil race 100 vs iQFoil board)

How's the F4 race mast regarding stiffness to the SB? C600 or iQFoil?

And the Phantom X? The R I know it's even stiffer than the IQ.

And Patrik too, we have one around here and tried ir. The front wing though, doesn't seem so fast