Duotone silver boom outhaul line issues

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harib01

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harib01

SA, 2 posts

10 Dec 2022 8:08am

Hi,

just wondering if anyone has had trouble with their duotone outhaul line.

I bought a new boom, used it less than 20 times this year and the outhaul line is frayed and almost broken. Is this normal?

Swindy

456 posts

Swindy

WA, 456 posts

11 Dec 2022 7:30am

harib01 said..
Hi,

just wondering if anyone has had trouble with their duotone outhaul line.

I bought a new boom, used it less than 20 times this year and the outhaul line is frayed and almost broken. Is this normal?

Yep, replace the rope on the front end too.
They are not the only boom to be supplied with sub standard rope.

Manuel7

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Manuel7

1349 posts

12 Dec 2022 6:43am

It can be. Although 20 seems a bit low. Do you have it tight or loose?

AUS4

NSW

1296 posts

AUS4

NSW, 1296 posts

12 Dec 2022 11:02am

Check the clew eyelet it maybe rough/sharp.

Joeri

8 posts

Joeri

8 posts

13 Dec 2022 6:40pm

I have a few Duotone booms. If you are running low or no outhaul tension then the rope can get crossed at the eyelet and wears out on just one day or even session. Replace it with dyneema rope and you will be fine for years. The original rope on the boomhead works fine for me.
Best regards,
Joeri

harib01

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harib01

SA, 2 posts

18 Dec 2022 6:31pm

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it.

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