Version 2 of the S4lt 211 Base also relies on a breakdown of the forces that occur:
The basic principle is therefore based on fixing the position with the Allen pin, which means that it is no longer necessary to tighten the plate. For this reason, the mast base does not need any corners or edges to be gripped firmly - which significantly minimises the risk of injury when barefoot surfing. Also clever: developer Guido Hennen has integrated a safety chord inside the power joint for emergencies.
In the practical test, assembly was quite simple; if you have several boards, you can fix each one with a sliding block and don't have to screw it in again each time. Disassembly was sometimes tedious, as the cover plate was sometimes very tight after the session and could only be removed with the appropriate finger force.
Surf summary of the S4lt 211 mast foot:
The principle of the S4lt 211 mast base system is convincing; compared to version 1, the system definitely seems improved. Only the often somewhat laborious removal of the cover plate is not yet fully developed. However, if the cover plate is removed, the base can also be used like any other mast base system.
The S4lt 211 base is available in three colours for 69.90 euros. With a weight of 260 grams, the base is comparatively light.
