Optimax was founded in 1975 and grew to become the most famous Optimist racing spar worldwide. Due to 45 years of outstanding practical experience, high-end material selection and intensive connection with international top sailors and coaches, Optimax has become the worldwide leading Optimist racing spar manufacturer.
Optimax spars are used by the top sailors, and have won many World and Continental championships. All our spars are made of the best materials, the masts are made of superior Lanurep spacecraft alloy, ensuring maximum stiffness/weight ratio.
Every batch of tubes is tested to ensure constant quality and bent characteristics. All masts are hard anodized to a dark grey color, providing a very durable and long lasting surface. These spars are equipped with the best parts you can find on the market: Harken blocks, Windesign parts, and Optimax accessories.
For every sailor the best combination: divided in 4 main categories MK3 Flex, MK3 Medium, MK3 and MK4, with the extension of the MK3 Hyperflex sprit which can be used in combination with all sets.
‘‘No spar wins more races’’