Originally Posted by HD3andMe

I think you're misguided in applying your experience with lightweight race rigging with bike frames. My experience, over the last couple of decades, is that carbon bikes, (road, gravel, and MTB) are much more durable and impact-resistant than you allege. Lots of side impacts, scratches, and scrapes from various bails haven't resulted in the damage that you're discussing.

Maybe I'm on the other end of the sailing spectrum as I used carbon booms, masts, and fins for years while windsurfing and they also held up just fine after being banged on rocks, logs, etc. The only time a carbon mast failed was when my Dad and I used one to make a whisker pole...