Some of the reasons for changing to carbon mast....
* Lighter mast, the carbon mast will be around 15 kg compared to the alu mast that is 25 kg. This makes the boat SAFER! This is VERY interesting for non proffesional sailors so they can right the boat themselves.
* Stiffer mast. The current alu mast has an s-shape instead of a normal bend wich makes it very difficult to get a proper sail shape.
* Reduce risk of mast breakage. The aluminum mast is very close to collapsing, one wrong move and you loose it!

/hakan