DETAILS

Chinook’s one-bolt windsurfing mast bases are a single piece of hardware that twists and tightens down onto your mast track.

MECHANICAL WINDSURFING BASE ADVANTAGES

– Mechanical joint makes attaching and separating a sail from a board easy from all angles, at all times. No need to turn the board on its side.

– Provides instant drive to race boards

– Very low to the deck

MECHANICAL WINDSURFING BASE DISADVANTAGES

– Stiffer ride in chop compared to tendon or rubber bases.

– Not recommended for jumping

COMPATABILITY

The Chinook Mechanical Universal 1-Bolt U.S. windsurfing mast base is compatible with all U.S. extensions, including the Chinook extensions displayed below.

Chinook Windsurfing Skinny Carbon Mast Extension US
Chinook Windsurfing Carbon Mast US Extension SDM
Chinook Windsurfing Skinny Aluminum Mast Extension US
Chinook Windsurfing Aluminum Mast US Extension SDM

WHICH MAST BASE IS BEST?

1-Bolt or two? Tendon, rubber or mechanical joint? Euro-Pin or U.S. Cup? Find side-by-side comparisons of each windsurfing mast base system in this mast base guide. Pros, cons, and who benefits most from each — it’s all there!

What Ships Free?

Orders of $100 or more
New sails up to 6.5 meters
New booms up 150 cm
New masts up to 430 cm
New accessories, including harnesses and full wetsuits
New twintip kiteboards
New kites and control bars
New complete foils, foil wings, masts and fuselages
New handheld inflatable wings

What Ships For a Fixed Fee?

Orders less than $100 ---> $15
Windsurf and hardshell SUP boards --->
- $150 to nearby freight facility
- $200 to a business address
- $250 to a residence

Directional kite & kite foil boards ---> $50
Inflatable SUP's --->$50
Board bags: windsurf, kite, and SUP ---> $35
SUP paddles ---> $35

What Ships by Quote?

Orders outside of the contiguous U.S.
International orders
Used gear (U.S. orders only)
Sails larger than 6.5 meters
Masts 460 cm and longer
Booms larger than 150 cm

Need a Shipping Quote?

Contact us! We’ll use our thirty years of shipping experience to secure the lowest quote possible. To receive a quote, tell us what you are ordering and provide a complete address. For international orders you are responsible for import duties and taxes.

SHIPPING FAQS

When do you sign for a board shipment?

When do you refuse it?

And how can you protect yourself?

Get answers to common shipping questions.

More tips below!

Why is there no tracking info for my order on the shipper’s web page? (0:25 in video)

It can take up to 48 hours for tracking info to display from when you receive our shipping confirmation email. Rest assured, your package is en route. Also, be sure to enter the BOL # (Bill of Lading) with no spaces in the tracking field.

How will I know which freight facility my board is being delivered to? (1:05 in video)

Your shipping confirmation email will include the freight facility’s contact info. If we are unable to find a freight facility within a 30-minute drive from you, we will reach out with other shipping options.

How will I know when my board is ready for pickup at a freight facility? (1:55)

The freight facility will contact you when your board is ready for pickup. Be sure to bring a photo ID, and be sure to check the facility’s pickup hours.

An employee at the freight facility is demanding I sign for my board shipment prior to me seeing it. What do I do? (2:30)

Sign your name followed by “on further inspection.” Signing in this manner offers protection. It gives us a 48 hour window for damage claims to be made with freight providers.

My board is being delivered to my house. Its tracking info says it reached its destination, but I don’t have my board. What gives? (3:05)

You will receive a call to schedule delivery soon. The call occurs shortly after your board reaches the freight company’s destination hub. Note that board deliveries require a signature, which demand a drop off appointment. If the shipping company hasn't called to schedule a delivery time, there's no need to put your life on hold by waiting at home.

How can I protect myself (and my board) from freight damage? (3:50)

Inspect the box. Look for signs of trauma like tire tread, severe creasing, or puncture holes. If these are present, and reveal fatal damage to your board, do not sign. Refuse the shipment. Call us at 541 386 6086, and we will get a replacement board headed your way.

What if the box shows some wear, but it’s tough to tell if the board is damaged? (4:40)