{"product_id":"duotone-mast-al-3bs","title":"Duotone Mast AL 3BS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDuotone Mast AL 3BS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the workhorse aluminium mast in Duotone’s current foil system, built for riders who want a stiff, direct feel, broad compatibility and everyday durability without stepping straight into premium carbon pricing. If you want one mast that can cover a wide spread of foiling disciplines and still feel precise under load, this is the sensible place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lot of riders, this is the mast that makes the most sense. It gives you that connected, planted feel between board and foil, but with the kind of toughness and value that suits regular use, travel and progression. Whether you are winging, prone foiling, SUP foiling, pumping or putting together a dependable mixed-use setup, the AL 3BS is designed to keep things simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Duotone mast line-up, the \u003cstrong\u003eMast AL 3BS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the practical performance option. It sits below the carbon masts in price, but it is not an “entry-only” product. It is for riders who want real stiffness and a dependable connection, and who would rather spend their budget wisely across the full setup than chase marginal gains too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the easiest possible rigging routine, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-mast-al-3bs-qm-mono\"\u003eDuotone Mast AL 3BS QM (Mono)\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit thanks to its tool-free quick-mount system. If your priority is the lightest weight and highest-end feel, look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-foil-mast-aero-sls-carbon\"\u003eDuotone Foil Mast Aero SLS Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-foil-mast-aero-slim-d-lab\"\u003eDuotone Foil Mast Aero Slim D\/LAB\u003c\/a\u003e. But for most riders wanting performance, longevity and value, the AL 3BS is the mast that gets the nod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Duotone Mast AL 3BS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiff and direct on the water\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives you a connected, confidence-inspiring feel through turns, touchdowns and recoveries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong value in the Duotone system\u003c\/strong\u003e – a serious performance mast without the price jump of carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3BS+ compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – works within Duotone’s newer foil ecosystem, making future upgrades much easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable aluminium construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for riders who want dependable day-in, day-out use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers multiple disciplines\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable across wing, prone, SUP, pump and more depending on chosen length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart length options\u003c\/strong\u003e – four sizes let you tune the setup for shallow water, all-round use or rougher conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeel on the water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60cm \/ 23.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow water spots, pump foiling, prone and specialist use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, forgiving and ideal where depth is limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75cm \/ 29.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlatter water, smaller surf, early progression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to manage, manoeuvrable and less intimidating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82cm \/ 32.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest all-round option for most riders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe sweet spot for mixed conditions and general wing \/ foil use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90cm \/ 35.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRougher water, more clearance, faster riding and windfoil crossover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore room before ventilation, better for choppier or more committed riding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure, the \u003cstrong\u003e82cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the safest all-round choice for most wingfoilers. The \u003cstrong\u003e75cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good shout if you want something a little easier and more manageable, while the \u003cstrong\u003e90cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is better for riders who know they want extra height and clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended torque\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60cm \/ 23.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.01kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135mm \/ 5.31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2mm \/ 0.72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace grade aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75cm \/ 29.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.38kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135mm \/ 5.31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2mm \/ 0.72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace grade aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82cm \/ 32.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.52kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135mm \/ 5.31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2mm \/ 0.72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace grade aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90cm \/ 35.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.71kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135mm \/ 5.31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2mm \/ 0.72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace grade aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3BS mast-to-fuselage screw spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x M8x60 TX45 + 1 x M8x35 TX45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duotone Mast AL 3BS is designed around Duotone’s current 3BS+ system and pairs with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-fuselage-aero-3bs-al\"\u003eDuotone Fuselage Aero 3BS AL\u003c\/a\u003e plus compatible D\/LAB-based fuselage setups. If you are mixing older Duotone or Fanatic foil parts and want to be certain before ordering, get in touch and we will happily sense-check the full build for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuselage, front wing, rear stabiliser and board are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-mast-al-3bs-qm-mono\"\u003eDuotone Mast AL 3BS QM (Mono)\u003c\/a\u003e – same practical aluminium thinking, but with quick-mount convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-foil-mast-aero-sls-carbon\"\u003eDuotone Foil Mast Aero SLS Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e – for riders wanting a lighter, higher-end carbon upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-foil-mast-aero-slim-d-lab\"\u003eDuotone Foil Mast Aero Slim D\/LAB\u003c\/a\u003e – the premium option for riders chasing the lightest, slickest performance possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/duotone-wing-foil\"\u003eShop the full Duotone Wing \u0026amp; Foil range\u003c\/a\u003e – wings, boards, foils, hardware and spares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful reading \u0026amp; buying advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/foils\"\u003eBrowse all foils \u0026amp; hydrofoils at The SUP Company\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/new-releases\/duotone-2025-wing-foil-range-just-landed-affordable-innovation-unmatched-performance\"\u003eRead our Duotone 2025 Wing \u0026amp; Foil range overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/duotone-2026-what-s-new-in-wing-foiling\"\u003eSee what is new in the Duotone 2026 Wing \u0026amp; Foiling range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/sup-test-centre-i20\"\u003eSpeak to us about demos and setup advice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Duotone Mast AL 3BS good enough, or should I go straight to carbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lot of riders, this aluminium mast is the smarter buy. It is stiff, durable and performs well across multiple disciplines. Carbon makes sense when you are chasing lower weight and the most premium feel possible, but the AL 3BS is far from a compromise for everyday foiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich mast length should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want one safe recommendation, start with the 82cm. It is the best all-round length for most wingfoilers and mixed-use riders. Choose 75cm if you want something a little easier and more compact, 60cm for shallow water or specialist use, and 90cm for rougher water or when you want more clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my existing Duotone foil setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for the newer 3BS+ system and works with the Duotone Aero AL 3BS fuselage and compatible D\/LAB-based setups. If you already own older Duotone or Fanatic foil parts, send us your current mast, fuselage and wing details and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy this mast or the Quick Mount version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the standard Mast AL 3BS if you want straightforward value, stiffness and reliability. Choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-mast-al-3bs-qm-mono\"\u003eAL 3BS QM (Mono)\u003c\/a\u003e if fast rigging and easy transport matter to you and you like the idea of leaving your base plate set on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for SUP foil and downwind foiling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the AL 3BS is a versatile mast platform and the 75cm or 82cm lengths will be the most relevant for many SUP foil and downwind riders. The right choice still depends on your board, foil size, local depth and the kind of water state you normally ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Duotone Wing Foiling","offers":[{"title":"C99:random \/ 60","offer_id":52959693078861,"sku":"9010583251332","price":259.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C99:random \/ 75","offer_id":52959693111629,"sku":"9010583251349","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C99:random \/ 82","offer_id":52959693144397,"sku":"9010583251363","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C99:random \/ 90","offer_id":52959693177165,"sku":"9010583251356","price":289.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/Aero_AL3BS_60_75_82_90_Overview.png?v=1765376547","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-mast-al-3bs","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}