Hi,
I'm on the hunt for a new boom. Currently have a Hydrodynamix "Hydro 1700" about 4 years old. Will need something around 180-200 and fairy strong as I'm approx 95kg's. A couple of years ago people were suggesting Aeron but now Hydrodynamix etc. Would the new Hydrodynamix booms be the same as my older one, same stiffness, clamp etc?
Budget- not enough for carbon and only windsurf a few times a year now so dont want to spend too much.
Thanks,
Happy with Aeron Vgrip. It is very stiff. Mast clamp is excellent - best I've had. It is heavy though. I am not convinced that the v shape really helps to reduce hand fatigue, but it certainly does not detract from the experience and appears to be stronger.
What ever you do dont stear clerar of neil pride booms x****
, whatever They are a absolute hunk of under-enginnered ****.Buy one and within a week youll be swimming back to shore
Name and Shame = NeilPride Booms =hunk of **** Go Chinook* or areon. Pride have serious reliability issues with the products.
I have Aeron MCT 26 and I love it. Very detailed craftmanship and I love reduced diameter grip :D
Chinook Pro1 alloy 185-247 is the stiffest non carbon boom I have ever had, it has 29grip for your hands which widens to 32 at the rear. Due to this even on 3/4 extension the flex is minimal and I used mine with full cambered sails up to 8m after bending 2 other brand booms in quick succession (more coincidence with bad catapults than faults, although I have heard one of them is quite weak, had a 26grip).
It is a bit heavier than other alloys at this size, but the strength is worth it, it will last you years. I am a team rider with chinook now but bought the boom about 15months ago, long before I joined them and it still looks new after about 1000nmi use. Chinook want me to only use carbon but if its real overpowered conditions I have a lot of confidence in this boom and will still prefer to use it due to the strength and lack of flex at longer extensions.
), but either way, the salesperson's excuse that it's "really meant for lightweight beginner-intermediate freeride" doesn't cut it with me. In my opinion, windsurfing gear should have a minimum strength rating (for safety reasons).
Pretty happy with Loft booms. I'm not a real equipment snob (well I wouldn't know what is awesome or not anyways), but they seem to do the job well and hold up to a good beating.
Anyone know what Prolimit booms are like?
How much does a Chinook boom cost generally?
), but either way, the salesperson's excuse that it's "really meant for lightweight beginner-intermediate freeride" doesn't cut it with me. In my opinion, windsurfing gear should have a minimum strength rating (for safety reasons).
i have an x9 and it is great.
best boom ive had though this is my first carbon boom.
Used about 8 times broke on a 5.9 (second one) Dont go out to far with them !!!!
Just pay a little extra it saves a big swim and a the headache. So what are the best booms for your buck? (0-1000$?)
Bought a carbon surf and sail wave boom two years ago from Gero and still goin strong, noticed they had a new one advertised a while ago for $600 new
