My long form writing 600 mile review is done. Notes on Cedrus Evolution Surf vs standard, high mod, and ultra high mod masts. Also a few comments on how the Evolution Surf impacted foils from AFS, Cloud IX, F-One, Lift, and Code.

www.wouzel.com/post/600-miles-in-the-gorge-reviewing-the-cedrus-evolution-surf-77-5

Very insightful. Thanks!!

Excellent review, and very much appreciated!

The only glaringly unanswered question is: Cedrus Evolution Surf to Wind. For your style of riding and the conditions used in, the Surf seems the logical call, but since you're thinking of getting an AFS, maybe worth talking Cedrus into a loaner Wind? Share this with them:

Personally, I don't get the rubber thing... but after reading your review I've gone from NL as only non stock mast to try, to also a Cedrus.

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Hwy1North said..
Excellent review, and very much appreciated!

The only glaringly unanswered question is: Cedrus Evolution Surf to Wind. For your style of riding and the conditions used in, the Surf seems the logical call, but since you're thinking of getting an AFS, maybe worth talking Cedrus into a loaner Wind? Share this with them:

Personally, I don't get the rubber thing... but after reading your review I've gone from NL as only non stock mast to try, to also a Cedrus.

You know, I didn't even consider making a comment about the Wind model in my review. I was stoked to try it but when I got my hands on it at the beach a few things made me less than excited:

1. It didn't feel any stiffer than other brands HM/UHM masts when twisting it on the beach. So, if it's not stiffer, and it doesn't have the main cutout, it's simply a universal mast to me. Folks who ride longer masts would possibly disagree.

2. The shortest size I've seen around, 85, is going to equal maybe 89 with my AFS foils? That's longer than anything I've ever ridden. I'm a huge believer in short masts and adding a bunch of length for a demo was going to result in a very skewed experience. It would undoubtedly be slower rail to rail and I wouldn't have any frame of reference to form my opinion off of. If I met someone with an 80 I would give it a try.

Cedrus themselves are supposed to be releasing some Surf vs Wind videos and said they expect the surf is more maneuverable, faster, better glide. The Wind is better at going upwind and resisting ventilation in extreme conditions.

As for the rubber: If I didn't know it was rubber I wouldn't be able to tell. The ceramic coating on it makes it seem 100% solid.

Thanks guys. As clearly stated on our site, wind is optimized for longer lengths (up to 103cm). We have a number of clients who tow foil or kite foil longer masts, and so this model is optimized for them. It has industry leading ventilation resistance and it offers a more locked in feel. It's not marketed as being any stiffer than surf, so it shouldn't and won't feel any stiffer when comparing similar length masts. It's a very different mast, not better or worse, but truly a different product. We actually have clients who have both a wind and surf, because each does offer benefits. We'll continue to work on communicating the differences of each, but right now we're pretty busy making masts! Thanks.

as for the non-structural edges, this has also been discussed at length. There are lots of benefits, from safety to weight to repairability and damage tolerance.