I've been using the pryde X6 for a few year, I've always had 2 due to the fact I've snapped the arm off everyone I've owned...That said I still loved em. Been running an X9 the last few months and it is superb. I did get it at the right price that made it a no brainer but I'd still pay full price for a new one. I've used the enigma an it is something unique but I don't know how long it will last with 95kgs hanging off it. I've seen at least 2 guys lighter then me snap them at Gerroa which is far from hardcore, But they do feel nice in the hands.

^^^Just saying all thing break, Siny will be happy to know he's hardcore.

I upgraded to a Gaastra full carbon boom and love it. Strong, stiff, very light, tappered at front for your hand.... strong head piece...... feels amazing.....

evlPanda said..

I imagine the Severne booms are "back-to-front", like everything else Severne? That is: everything Severne rigs with the sail being port side up.
It's a bit of a nuisance if one piece in your rig is/isn't Severne. I suppose you could have a boom permanently upside-down.

I was going to purchase an Enigma last year, but they were unobtainable, so I bought a North Platinum instead. Apart from the way the grip started to fall off in the first 30 minutes it's a noticeable step up from the Pryde X6 I had before. They've replaced it with a shiny new one btw, no questions.

All carbon is stiff, and swing weight is light.

Gee I remember the North grip peeling off my mates boom the 1st time he used it about 4 years ago....somethings never change!

Hooksey said..
Does anyone have any experience with the chinook carbon booms?

Just bought a wave boom recently. Its a strange looking shape and not the skinniest diameter in the market but in terms of functionality i'm pretty happy. The attachment to the mast doesn't require a shim and I've had no issues with the boom slipping. One nice touch is the extension actually shows the total boom width, so if your sail requires 165 boom you open the boom to 165 rather than do a bit of mental arithmetic adding say 25cm of extension to the base boom width. I think Severne has similar thing.

I've been anti-carbon wave booms for sometime due to using a dreaded NP one for a short time and also being a light weight I never had any breakage issues with Aluminium ones. But in a bid to make my rig a bit more efficient I've gone carbon and also ditched the US cup style base in favour of the Euro pin.

lao shi said..

Hooksey said..


Does anyone have any experience with the chinook carbon booms?

Talk to Troppo he has a pile of them.

That's the last time I let you in my garage!

Its true I have a pile of them for good reason, they last.

Made in the Gorge USA.

severne enigma.... great boom.

Best boom I have ever used in over 20 years of sailing is the severne enigma carbon wave boom.
Quality - Might have to try their sails.

jermaldan said..

Severne Enigma. Transforms how the rig feels. Amazing boom.

That's fairly normal going to a good quality carbon regardless of brand. Don't get me wrong, the Enigma's look great and feel solid.

dan berry said..

There's a lot more to a good boom than just building it out of carbon.

Gee, really... who would have thought!

I nee

pxlwz said..
I have the Chinook Pro 1 180-246:Pros: Super light.

Cons: Soft like butter. By far the softest carbon boom I have ever sailed. My old (2003) Fiberspars are stiffer.

I can't comment on the other sizes, but If I use the Mauisails boom 190-240 with my TR7 7.6, I can be on the water with My RS4 111L, when my buddy (230 lbs) is lit on his Loft Blade 7.8, JP118 (2012) with an Aeron aluminum boom.

I weigh in ??? around 170lbs...

I cannot recommend this boom for race sails. If you only want a light boom for light wind free ride sailing, it might work for you.

Markus

I needd one, give you a carton for it.

No cheap options...Gun, Loft...?
Not good at all?

you could try an Earth Shattering Ka Boom. But apparently there is a long wait on delivery.

Stuthepirate said..

you could try an Earth Shattering Ka Boom. But apparently there is a long wait on delivery.

Why is that? I was considering one!

KevinD002 said..

Stuthepirate said..

you could try an Earth Shattering Ka Boom. But apparently there is a long wait on delivery.

Why is that? I was considering one!

I've got a KA Carbon Wide Tail and an NP X9, cant say that the KA is very stiff compared to the NP X9