To be technically correct ....

The diamond wire failed ....

The mast extrusion was just "collateral damage" ....

As a observation .... I think somewhere around +50% of replacement masts are damaged in shipment .... my favorite story is the one that was literally cut/sawed in half by the shipping/frieght company ...

If I lived in Arizona and the replacement mast was in S.California .... I'ld be planning a roadtrip ....

Totally agree w/ "TeamChums" .... Talk to Rch Bliss before you make a decision !!!!

Harry