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From: andy@customware.com-DeleteThis (Andrew Davidson)
today I had to rig a sail I do not use often. What a hassel, the ends
of my alum. booms where stuck again. these are the kind of booms with
the spring loaded pins. Can anyone make a recommendation for a boom
that is less prone to getting stuck? I often sail on the cost, and am
concerned about durability of the boom in the waves. (I have never
broken a boom before, but have broken my mast a couple of times. In
general, I only go out if the waves are fairly small)
thanks in advance
Andy
> From: PDelzio@aol.com-DeleteThis
>
> Chinook
>
I would second that. Of all the booms have had, Chinook booms (my 2nd) are
the only one that NEVER got stuck because of sand or anything else. Their
sliding mechanism feels really air tight, and I love their 2ft extension. I
use the same boom from my 3.7 (a little too long) to my 6.6 ! They also come
in small diameters which is much more conftable, although they probably brake
easier than the larger ones for big guys (I broke one last summer, after 3
years of use though).
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