Wanted: old Mistral Superlight (or other similar) MAST BASE

biffmalibu · Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 556

Wanted: old Mistral Superlight mast base. Other Mistral models may also work.

Seeking just the mast base (the part which includes the post that inserts into the board and the rubber universal joint). It is about 1" diameter and fits the Mistral Superlight and many other old Mistral boards. Mast extension not necessary. Bad rubber OK; I can replace that.

Please send me a private message if you have this and don't need it. I will buy. Thanks.

mames · Joined: 24 May 2000 Posts: 3

Finding an original is a tall order but the guys at Windpower Windsurfing in WI. can probably help. They manufacture aftermarket replacement parts for old production boards...

https://www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_90&products_id=8895

Good luck!

biffmalibu · Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 556

Looks like they have the piece that is locked in by the forks. Would be nice if they had the insert spindle too. I want to create a hybrid joint which includes a standard Chinook cup that mates to a regular mast extension.

dllee · Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay

Probably gotta make your own.
Same diameter wood dowel or tree branch.
Skip the joint, drill a hole thru for a 1/2" rope attached to another dowel that fits inside the mast.

biffmalibu · Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 556

Great idea, using rope as a tendon. I may have to do this. I bet I can find washers or spacers that are appropriate diameter in order to lock the joint into the board. Will post the final result after a test.

P.S. I sent a message to Mistral corporate in the Netherlands about all this. Will be interesting to see their reply, if ever.

mark · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 181

I would contact Windpower Windsurfing. It looks like their part is designed to attach to a rubber hourglass by inserting a bolt and a washer inside the tube. You then would then thread an hourglass or a tendon mount to the stud that will protrude from the top above the retention grooves. It is hard tell from the photo but they should be able to clarify the intent of their design.

They also state on their website that they can provide a whole assembly that either has US cup or Euro pin connection.