Yeah but you can't race a house..

I bought my initial gear almost 2 years ago for $1100 some of it was fair to good, some of it not so much but it was enough to get me out on the water learning the basics and putting a smile on my face.
Part of all that was a old Unifiber carbon boom (that I thought would probably end up in the bin) but reading this thread made me think possibly it could be refurbished. Hopefully the pic loads, I would like to replace the whole clip assembly but doubt that is possible. Just replacing the clip might get it done, any advice welcome.

Yes extreme choice with that enigma boom for the point of this topic.
down here in Tassie recently a JP xcite 120- carbon extension, base, combat wave sail 5m, x9 FULL CARBON sdm mast and a unmarked xp carbon wave boom just sold for around $1100 bucks!
last enigma boom i sold for 400.
about to sell a duotone wave carbon for 500.
Windsurfing is not expensive unless you want it to be ..
everyone can get on seabreeze- go to local shop and get most of last years gear for 30 to 50% off new.

how much is the latest phone worth ...a grand, how muck is a meal worth ...

Bloody smokes gone up from $1.25 a packet in 1988 to $30 bucks!!- How can you afford to take that up if you wanted too

Fiberspar can be problematic. I would carefully check the boom head and would not replace it unless needed. It does appear the mast friction pad is missing from the boom head. www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_99&products_id=4873

Maybe you need one of these for an SDM mast: www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/product/radz-hawaii-sdm-mast-protector#surf-sail-clothing-hardware

based on this: www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_64&products_id=8277

For RDM you need an RDM mast adapter. Surfsail has these as well or you can get the Fiberspar ones from Windpower or the Maui sails ones.

There is technique to using it and it involves pulling the boom down on the mast so it clicks in on the mast, as I recall. I have a Fiberspar boom still operational and in excellent condition. Replacing the head probably requires Maui Sails boom head which has a similar connection. I would not replace it with the Maui head unless absolutely necessary as the boom in carbon might only be worth $150-195 max in good operable condition. The Fiberspar boom is an excellent light and stiff boom but the twist locks need replacement as well from time to time and they cost as much as the booms value.

Thanks for the tips KA360 and Richard

I sorted myself out for under 400. After a 10 year break.

Couple of the sails are a bit hows your father. But will get me out on the water.

The bargains are out there.