The BLACKGOLD rig is the world's top rig for the Optimist. It has been chosen as the official rig and is logically IODA compliant.
The 45mm diameter anodised mast forms the optimal basis.

The BLACKGOLD rig is the world's top rig for the Optimist. It has been chosen as the official rig and is logically IODA compliant.
The 45mm diameter anodised mast forms the optimal basis.
Here we offer you the mast alone, with weather vane, clamcleats, gooseneck, ... .
Please contact us for a freight quote.
You have the choice for the boom(s), offered separately:
- Blacklite EX932: diam. 32mm is flexible, intended for heavy weather and light coxswains.
- Blackgold medium EX940: diam. 40mm is rigid and suitable for the majority of coxswains.
- Blackgold power EX945: diam. 45mm even more rigid, in order to retain all the power of the sail, intended for sharp and/or heavier helmsmen.
- Blackmax EX955: diam. 55mm, The stiffest of them all, but still light. He agrees to remove the bridle, which allows the helmsman to put himself further forward during tacks. Better weight distribution, more comfort and safety.
The Ø 45 x 2.2 mm mast and Ø 27 x 1.5 mm sprit are made of the highest grade aluminum available. (7075 T6 Aerospace spec. alloy) and the super stiff BLACK GOLD mast and sprit can be used with a choice of booms:
The 32mm BLACKLITE boom
A bendy boom, which comes with a bridle, will flatten and depower the sail which enables the lightweight sailor to go faster in more wind.
The 40mm BLACKGOLD boom
A stiff and lightweight boom, which comes with a bridle and suitable for the majority of sailors.
The 55mm BLACKMAX boom
The ultra stiff (and yet lightweight) boom can be used without a bridle. This enables the larger sailor to jump across the boat and not too far aft while tacking.


EX900 BLACKGOLD mast. With rigging pack.
EX932 BLACKLITE 32mm boom complete
EX940 BLACKGOLD MEDIUM 40mm boom complete
EX945 BLACKGOLD POWER 45mm boom complete
EX955 BLACKMAX 55mm complete boom
EX960 BLACKGOLD sprit.
EX970 BLACKLITE set (EX900, EX932, EX960, EX13591)
EX975 BLACKGOLD MEDIUM set (EX900, EX940, EX960, EX13591)
EX978 BLACKGOLD POWER set (EX900, EX945, EX960, EX13591)
EX980 BLACKMAX set (EX900, EX955, EX960, EX13591)
EX13591 Rigging pack as with all BLACKGOLD sets


- Optimist

Optimist Blackgold POWER mast Optiparts

DESCRIPTION

The regular Blackgold POWER mast is suitable for sailors above 45 kg. The BLACKGOLD™ Optimist rig is the world's most advanced Optimist rig. For many years it has been chosen as the official charter rig for the IODA World, European, Asian and Oceanian Championships. Several outstanding results have been achieved in the past years.

FEATURES

• Heavy duty black hard anodized 7075 T6 Optimist mast
• Aerospace spec. alloy super stiff 7075 T6 Optimist mast and sprit section
• High Delrin heel plug, for less friction and to avoid wear
• Stainless steel hook-in block backing plate – to avoid wear
• Through bolted and insulated vang cleat – to prevent failure
• Aluminum pin stop instead of plastic – to avoid breaking
• Halyard with Harken hook-in block and 25 mm Windesign low friction ring
• Pure Dyneema spliced ​​halyard
• Nylon top pins for wind indicator
• Low friction nylon wind indicator – extra sensitive
• Delrin pin type heel plug – no wear
• Vectran control lines – zero stretch, zero creep – the ultimate
• Sprit adjuster handle

Assembly instructions to download here