V2 Turbo mirage drive steel mast broke

[2-Stix]

stainless can pit with sand and salt build up. not in the manufacturing process. it was just wear and tear. i would asume you put in 30 days a year?

i just installed the turbo fins, and i put a little anti seize marine grease mix down the mast as i had light rusting.

[kirkdavis]

Yep. If you have any kind of pitting it creates a weak spot, then the constant minor flexing as you pedal creates a crack at the weak spot...the crack propagates until failure occurs. I think I will check mine for pitting.

[da22y]

Originally Posted by 2-Stix

stainless can pit with sand and salt build up. not in the manufacturing process. it was just wear and tear. i would asume you put in 30 days a year?

i just installed the turbo fins, and i put a little anti seize marine grease mix down the mast as i had light rusting.

Yes, I put in more than 30 days a year in salt water.

To be safe, I think inspect your mast every year for pitted/rusted area is a good measure, replace them if you found them near the same spot I broke mine.

Unless you have a Hobie Adventure/ Revo 16, all the rest is not really designed for paddle, especially Pro Angler 14.