Guys, a LOT of effort was made to source a new builder, but with projected volumes and tight requirements on the built spec to maintain the same bend and weight as current masts its just not a viable option. Trust me it was explored to the full.

The Alloy mast is a great option, the grade of alloy used and the weight for size is much better that in use from any other manufacturer and the only real change is to the mainsail but how many times do you break a mast and not destroy the mainsail?? plus if you have 4 old mains lying around (not that you us them much..) you can simply change the luff curve and they will work just fine. (as well as old sails will anyway for club races etc)

Plus you get the nice infusion style setup with the diamonds and cunningham etc