Foil Drive Assist MAX+ Forged Evolution Aluminum Universal Mast Package
Let us know at checkout if you'd like the mast setup for Gen2 or Fusion!
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The Cedrus ✕ Foil Drive Assist MAX+ Forged Evolution Aluminum Universal Mast bundle pairs the exceptionally balanced performance of the new and improved Assist MAX+ system with our universal Evolution Aluminum Mast, offering the stiffness of UHM carbon at a fraction of the price.
Ready for assisted riding across surf, downwind, and everyday sessions; available in multiple mast lengths and pod positions to balance maneuverability, forgiveness, speed, and control for different riding styles and conditions. This package offers unmatched flexibility, performance, durability, and value with seamless Foil Drive integration, creating one of the cleanest, stiffest and most versatile foil assist setups available.
Simply mount between nearly ANY hydrofoil board and ANY foil system with our Universal Evolution Adapter interface.
Package Includes:
Innovating Together
Cedrus ✕ Foil Drive
Cedrus was the first brand to collaborate with Foil Drive on an integrated mast and we're stoked to continue to innovate along side Foil Drive to offer the only universal Foil Drive integrated mast compatible with foils from any brand.
Truly Universal Masts
Don't get locked in...
Enjoy the freedom to ride the mast and foil combination of your choice.
All Cedrus masts feature our patented Evolution Adapter interface offering drag-free integration to most any foil system.
The adapters connect using a combination of M8 and M10 steel and titanium hardware, and the resulting interface is as stiff or stiffer than any OEM connection.
FAQs
Yes, our integrated masts are compatible with both Gen2 and Fusion systems. Please see the owners info page for assembly/swapping instructions: Owner's Info
Unlike our non-integrated aluminum masts, these masts are NOT sealed from water ingress due to the penetrations created by the cables and motorpod. While the water does get in, we've engineered it to get out much easier. It will drain all cavities if left upside down in a matter of minutes. The water ingress does have the benefit of making the system more quiet and damped. Seals, adhesives, and foams do not work due to the heat created by our welding process. Ultimately, all seals fail and the water becomes hard to drain.
Yes! Integrated masts feature the same adapter connection as Forged, Surf, and Wind. Essentially all Cedrus masts produced since 2024
Yes, minor weld porosity in aluminum is normal and only becomes visual after grinding. Our robots yield extremely consistent results in terms of weld stiffness and strength, and the minor porosity has no structural impact and the pinholes do not affect performance of the mast.
Yes. All aluminum extrusions have some very minor degree of asymmetry due to the die and extrusion process. We know because we've extruded a lot of masts and we've evaluated other brands' masts too. The slight asymmetry in the extrusion is further amplified by our forging process, and can result in a slightly textured surface due to plasticity of the aluminum inside the mast cavity. The shape and surface has no impact on mast performance. Asymmetry can actually reduce drag by altering the pattern of vortex shedding off the trailing edge of the mast, and the boundary layer is very thick and turbulent near the trailing edge and not affected by slight changes in surface roughness.
No, but we offer a sleeve option which can be modified to accomadate the motor. Contact us for info.
The motor pod has a very tight fit to the mast, and the anodizing process can yield unique patterns and features around this region due to the complex geometry. The light color is strictly due to inconsistencies in the dye, and does not affect the actual protective layer of the anodizing.
Nope! There is actually no benefit to carbon in the case of an integrated mast, as the battery and motor offset any potential weight gains. We can essentially match drag and stiffness of carbon using forged aluminum, at 1/3 the price and with the added benefit of more flexibility with motor placement and length.
