Blackbird Mast 75/85/95/110
Shipping
UK DELIVERY ONLY
Standard 48 Hours - £2.95 / Free over £60 purchase
Express 24 Hours - £7.95
Tracked - £14.99
Returns
If you’re not completely satisfied, you can return your purchase within 14 days for a full refund or exchange — provided it’s unused and in its original packaging. Customer pays for return shipping.
Please initiate returns request on your customer account.
Or email us [email protected]
Description
The Sabfoil Blackbird Mast is an ultra-high-modulus (UHM) carbon hydrofoil mast built with W-Core construction, available in 75, 85, 95 and 110cm to suit wing, downwind, prone and pump foiling. It's the backbone of Sabfoil's flagship Blackbird system, built for riders who want maximum stiffness and the most direct possible connection between board and foil.
W-Core construction combines UHM carbon with a wood core, pairing the extreme rigidity of ultra-high-modulus carbon with wood's natural elasticity and resilience — a combination chosen to avoid the harsh, fatiguing feel that pure stiff carbon can have on choppy water. As part of Sabfoil's foil mast range, the Blackbird sits at the top of the lineup for riders chasing race-level performance.
Who It's For
- Discipline: Wing, downwind, prone/surf and pump foiling
- Level: Intermediate to advanced riders who want maximum stiffness and feedback over a softer, more forgiving flex pattern
- Best for: Riders building a Blackbird-system setup who want a mast that matches the rest of the platform's stiffness
Key Features
- UHM carbon with W-Core – combines ultra-high-modulus carbon stiffness with a wood core's natural elasticity for direct feel without harshness
- Race-leaning profile – a slightly increased chord for stability and speed compared to a standard touring profile
- +20% torsional stiffness – reduces twist under load for more precise, predictable handling at speed
- 4 lengths, 75–110cm – covers everything from tight-turning wing setups to longer downwind masts
- Two-screw modular system – the entire Blackbird gliders line uses just two screw types, simplifying setup and spares
Real-World Feel
What you notice first with the Blackbird mast is how little it seems to absorb — power and direction changes translate almost instantly rather than being softened on the way through. That directness is exactly what riders chasing race performance or maximum pumping efficiency want, but it does mean the mast rewards clean technique rather than papering over sloppy input the way a softer, more flexible mast might. The W-Core construction takes some of the edge off compared to a pure stiff carbon layup, so it's direct without being punishing on longer sessions.
Setup / Fit
Match mast length to your board and foil setup: shorter masts (75–85cm) suit wing and freestyle riding where low profile and manoeuvrability matter; longer masts (95–110cm) suit downwind and prone foiling where you need more clearance and stability at speed. The Blackbird system's shared screw pattern means swapping between compatible fuselages and stabilisers doesn't require new hardware.
Materials
- Construction: UHM (ultra-high-modulus) carbon with W-Core (wood-core) technology
- Profile: race-leaning, slightly increased chord
- Lengths: 75, 85, 95 and 110cm
Size Chart
| Length | Price |
|---|---|
| 75cm | £839 |
| 85cm | £849 |
| 95cm | £859 |
| 110cm | £879 |
Pairs Well With
You'll need a compatible fuselage and front wing/stabiliser to complete a Blackbird foil — the Sabfoil Blackbird front wings and stabilisers are built to match.
Why We Stock It
We stock the Blackbird mast for riders who've decided they want the stiffest, most direct platform Sabfoil makes rather than a more forgiving all-rounder. It's not the mast for every rider, but for those chasing race performance or serious pumping efficiency, the W-Core UHM build is a genuine step up in feedback over a standard aluminium or lower-modulus carbon mast.
FAQs
What is the Sabfoil Blackbird Mast?
The Sabfoil Blackbird Mast is a UHM carbon hydrofoil mast with W-Core construction, built for maximum stiffness and direct feedback across wing, downwind, prone and pump foiling. It's available in 75, 85, 95 and 110cm.
What length Blackbird mast should I buy?
Shorter lengths (75–85cm) suit wing foiling and freestyle where manoeuvrability matters; longer lengths (95–110cm) suit downwind and prone foiling where you need more clearance and stability at speed.
What is W-Core mast construction?
W-Core combines ultra-high-modulus carbon with a wood core, pairing extreme rigidity with wood's natural elasticity — giving a direct, precise feel without the harshness of a pure stiff carbon layup.
Is the Blackbird mast compatible with other Sabfoil fuselages?
The Blackbird system uses a shared modular screw pattern across the gliders line, requiring only two screw types, which keeps swapping between compatible fuselages and stabilisers straightforward.
Who is the Sabfoil Blackbird Mast for?
It's built for intermediate to advanced riders who want maximum stiffness and torsional rigidity — around 20% stiffer than a standard profile — rather than a softer, more forgiving flex pattern.
