" will not be "first time right" if this is the first mast you build"
Klaus I would have to disagree with you on that one point...If I am given a proper laminating schedule that is reproducible...I see no reason why I cannot use my over 4 decades of composite experience to build a quality, fully functional, carbon mast the first go around.

It all comes down to the engineering and execution, I see three possible outcomes......
1) Properly engineered laminate schedule + properly executed...= a properly functioning mast.
2) Poorly engineering (or seat of your pants engineering) + properly executed= failed mast.
3) Properly engineered laminate schedule + poorly executed = mast failure.