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By allowing the mast heel to pivot it reduces loading points in the deck of the boat and spreads the forces more evenly. Having a pivoting mast heel also allows for a consistent mast bend profile resulting in more accurate rig setup. The A9150 is designed for use with the Selden carbon mast. Made from Acetal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds to be paired with\n\u003cbr\u003eA9100 - Pivoting Mast Step\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57196862144887,"sku":"A9150","price":60.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/7087\/9863\/files\/A9150-3.jpg?v=1781801424"},{"product_id":"pivoting-mast-heel-2","title":"Pivoting Mast Heel","description":"\u003cp\u003ePivoting Mast Heel For Use With Paragon Mast Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pivoting mast heel is designed for dinghies or small keelboats that have easily adjustable rigging whilst sailing. By allowing the mast heel to pivot it reduces loading points in the deck of the boat and spreads the forces more evenly. Having a pivoting mast heel also allows for a consistent mast bend profile resulting in more accurate rig setup. The A9151 is designed for use with the Paragon carbon mast. Made from Acetal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds to be paired with\n\u003cbr\u003eA9100 - Pivoting Mast Step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57196862243191,"sku":"A9151","price":60.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/7087\/9863\/files\/A9151-1.jpg?v=1781801425"},{"product_id":"pivoting-mast-heel-3","title":"Pivoting Mast Heel","description":"\u003cp\u003ePivoting Mast Heel For Use With Super Spars Mast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pivoting mast heel is designed for dinghies or small keelboats that have easily adjustable rigging whilst sailing. By allowing the mast heel to pivot it reduces loading points in the deck of the boat and spreads the forces more evenly. Having a pivoting mast heel also allows for a consistent mast bend profile resulting in more accurate rig setup. The A9152 is designed for use with the Super Spars carbon mast. Made from Acetal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds to be paired with\n\u003cbr\u003eA9100 - Pivoting Mast Heel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57196862341495,"sku":"A9152","price":60.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/7087\/9863\/files\/A9152-2.jpg?v=1781801426"},{"product_id":"pivoting-mast-heel-adapter","title":"Pivoting Mast Heel Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003ePivoting Mast Heel Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A9153 is designed for use with the Cumulus mast profile. The A9153 must also be paired with the A9150 \u0026amp; A9100. 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