North Sails revolutionary 3-piece mast system.
Easier transportation
due to shorter packaging length (up to 25%). Fits even into small cars now. Ideal choice for frequent flyers
Improved bend curve:
The two plug-in connections result in a harmoniously flexing middle piece creating a more harmonious bending curve in the most critical mid-section.
Make 3 out of 1
due to interchangeable center pieces (patent pending)
Greater value for money.
Instead of buying a whole new mast, you simply exchange the center piece
NEW: Platinum SDM³
Standard Diameter 48mm
Never before was a mast shorter and easier to transport! Our top-of-the-line mast program, covering a huge range of applications eclipses every other mast in terms of performance thanks to 100% carbon and AEROSPACE.PREPREG.TECHNOLOGY. The two plug-in connections result in a harmoniously flexing mid-section that offers not only an extensive bend curve but can also be switched with sections of vary length. PLATINUM 3 SDM is the ideal choice for frequent flyers and windsurfers with small cars, as well as those seeking ultimate performance.
NEW: Platinum RDM³
Reduced Diameter 32mm
The counterpart to the PLATINUM 3 SDM with a reduced diameter tailored to the needs of sails with masts below 430cm. All the advantages of the 3-piecemast also count for the RDM version such as reduced packing dimensions and switchable mid-section.
PLATINUM³ SDM Set B
| Length (cm) | IMCS | Sail Range (09) | Weight (kg) | Carbon (%) | Reflex Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | 21 | 5.0 - 6.6 (6.9*) | 1.80 | 100 |  |
| 460 | 25 | 5.4 - 7.8 (9.5*) | 2.00 | 100 | |
| 490 | 28 | 7.5 - 8.4 (9.9*) | 2.10 | 100 | |
* when used with Carbon Xtender
SDM = Standard Diameter / RDM = Reduced Diameter
PLATINUM³ RDM
| Length (cm) | IMCS | Sail Range (09) | Weight (kg) | Carbon (%) | Reflex Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 17 | 3.0 - 4.7 | 1.50 | 100 | |
| 400 | 19 | 3.7 - 5.3 (6.3*) | 1.70 | 100 | |
| 430 | 21 | 5.6 - 6.3 | 1.90 | 100 | |
* when used with Carbon Xtender
SDM = Standard Diameter / RDM = Reduced Diameter
“I tried the 3-piece masts today against our production 2-piece PLATINUM mast on the Warp F2010. To my surprise the 3-piece mast outperforms the 2-piece mast in every way: it seems to give a feel to the sail that I have not felt with any 2-piece mast before. I’ve felt noticeable and immediate increases in handling, top-end speed, wind range, a nicer pumping ability and general ease of use. Right now I’m very, very excited about these masts. I can tell you that I can’t wait to race on these masts – they’re bound to make our sails better than they already are. From a performance point of view, I would put this mast straight into production. I cannot believe that one top and bottom piece with three different middle sections can outperform our regular two piece masts on sails from 5.7 to 9.0.”
Chief tester Jimmy Diaz after testing the final prototype of the PLATINUM 3 SDM (March/21/2009)