To help answer the question...

At the NAs, the carbon mast boat was first to A mark 75% of the time or more. At the finish, it really came down to who was sailing the boat as it ought to! Cost has been the biggest contributing factor in the switch to aluminum. The carbon mast was just getting out of reach in pricing. You really have to applaud Nacra for identifying the problem and finding a great solution.

Bob <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
BTW, I sail the Super Wing aluminum mast.

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