{"product_id":"armstrong-mk-ii-carbon-mast","title":"Armstrong Mk II Carbon Mast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Armstrong Mk II Carbon Mast is the entry point to carbon in the Armstrong lineup — the original Armstrong mast re-engineered to deliver a stiff carbon mast at an accessible price. Built with a 15.8 mm section for a stable ride feel, it offers dependable stiffness and smooth control across a wide range of disciplines, making it ideal for everyday riding and riders stepping up into carbon from the Alloy range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour lengths 655–865 mm cover surf, wing and downwind progression. Fully compatible with the Armstrong A+ System. From £809. Free UK postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStiff Carbon Mast At An Accessible Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk II Carbon Mast is the entry point to carbon in the Armstrong lineup. Our original mast, re-engineered, delivers a stiff carbon mast at an accessible price. Built with a 15.8 mm section for a stable ride feel, it offers dependable stiffness and smooth control across a wide range of disciplines, making it ideal for everyday riding and riders stepping up into carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15.8 mm carbon section.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable ride feel, dependable stiffness, smooth control. Thicker section than the Performance Mk II (13.8 mm) and Performance-X (11.8 mm) — designed for stability and accessibility over absolute speed and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-engineered original.\u003c\/strong\u003e Armstrong's original mast, refined for the new A+ System era. Same DNA, sharper execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry-tier carbon, premium build.\u003c\/strong\u003e The right step up from the Alloy mast range when you're ready for the stiffness and feedback of carbon without paying performance-mast money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-disciplines mast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Surf, wing, downwind — the Mk II Carbon handles everything competently. Sweet spot is intermediate riders riding across multiple disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmstrong A+ System compatibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with every Armstrong front foil, fuselage and stabiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLength guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e655 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shortest length — surf foiling specialists, learners, smaller riders, or anyone wanting tight manoeuvrability in shallow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e725 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact all-rounder — surf focus with enough length for wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e795 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wing-foil sweet spot. Most common all-round choice for wing foilers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e865 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer length — downwind, heavier riders, bigger swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e655 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMKII655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e15.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e£809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e725 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMKII725\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e15.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e£859\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e795 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMKII795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e15.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e£909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e865 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMKII865\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e15.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e£959\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armstrong A+ System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHonest advice from us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk II Carbon is the mast we'd recommend for most riders stepping up from the Alloy range — it's the carbon entry point with proper Armstrong build quality. Where it fits in the trilogy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMk II Carbon Mast\u003c\/strong\u003e (£809–£959) — this mast. Entry-tier carbon. 15.8 mm section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Mk II Carbon Mast\u003c\/strong\u003e (£1,499–£1,639) — all-rounder. 13.8 mm, +30% bending \/ +20% torsional stiffness over Mk I. The do-it-all premium mast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance-X Carbon Mast\u003c\/strong\u003e (£2,139–£2,269) — specialist UHM 11.8 mm. Trades stiffness for efficiency — downwind \/ speed only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length?\u003c\/strong\u003e 795 mm for wing foilers (the sweet spot). 655 or 725 for prone surf and compact setups. 865 for downwind or bigger riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum lengths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Note: the Mk II Carbon only goes up to 865 mm — if you need 935 mm for max-length downwind, you need the Performance Mk II or Performance-X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this mast in North Wales.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mk II is the workhorse of the Armstrong mast range — stable, predictable, accessible. The right answer if you're stepping up from alloy or buying your first carbon mast and don't want to overspend. 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Built in Thailand at Armstrong's own facility, designed in New Zealand, ridden by world-class athletes including Austin Tovey, Noah Flegel and Annie Reickert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMôr Watersports is an authorised Armstrong dealer in North Wales — we hold stock, offer demo sessions where conditions allow, and ship across the UK with free postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree UK postage. \u003cstrong\u003e01492 588001\u003c\/strong\u003e to talk through length choice or whether to step up to the Performance Mk II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong","offers":[{"title":"655","offer_id":55563660296568,"sku":"MKII655","price":809.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"725","offer_id":55563660329336,"sku":"MKII725","price":859.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"795","offer_id":55563660362104,"sku":"MKII795","price":909.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"865","offer_id":55563660394872,"sku":"MKII865","price":959.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0653\/4457\/files\/Armstrong-CM-MkII-01.jpg?v=1779133348","url":"https:\/\/morwatersports.com\/products\/armstrong-mk-ii-carbon-mast","provider":"Môr Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}