Would like some help in selecting a carbon boom. I am 108kg and 183cm. Have been reading the forums- all seem to focus on the average guy who might weigh between 60 - 85kg. Have broken heaps of aluminium booms, so have given them the flick. The boom is primarily used for slalom/freeride sailing .Currently I am using a neilpryde X9 for my larger sails but need another carbon boom for my small sails- 5.9 and 6.2m, as broke another carbon neilpryde boom a fortnight ago. The list seems endless- severne enigma, chinook, Aeron,Naish, Mauri ,Neilpryde and Simmer. Neilpryde seem dear in comparison to the others. Would like to hear what other heavy weights are using and suggestions.
With your weight in mind I would choose a Maui sails boom. The clamp gets good reviews.
With a shadow that size mate, Joolia might even place a Carbon Tax on you for the boom 
North Platinum 190-250. hands down best boom ive used - stiffer than the X9, especially when extended. i have two of them. one i have cut down to fit my 5.5 (i.e. 180cm boom length). the grip is schitty though, needs to be reglued from time to time, i have completely regripped the smaller one. the suspension thingy is good for out of control conditions but i lock it out 99% of the time now.. the latest one is supposed to be fully monocoque. some people have had the old ones come loose where the head was connected to the arms. this hasnt happened to mine and shouldnt happen if the new ones are fully monocoque. i think it was only the larger sizes in the older model that were not mono...
I'm similar size, around 105kg.
I rate the Maui Sails carbon booms very highly, the stiffest I've come across.
For those sail sizes the 170 would be just the ticket. I have a quiver of them (140, 170, 190 & 230), but for speedsailing (on my 6.6 TR7) I prefer the 170.
Remi (Windsurfing Shed in Sydney) usually has a few in stock and ships inter-state for a reasonable fee.
^^ if you have 4 carbon booms 
, I know who we should all ask next time we want to borrow fifty bucks
, I know who we should all ask next time we want to borrow fifty bucks 
Hi Lightning. If you're in Perth, drop by the shop & have a look at the Maui booms
Pointman's talking about . (2ndwind)
Jez
, I know who we should all ask next time we want to borrow fifty bucks
I have to back up Pointy here. I have tested my Maui Booms several times. Definitely a quality product. I won't mention how many I have.
I favour Chinook, since getting my first a few years ago (triple clamp big wave) I have built my whole quiver with them, then just when I did not need any more kit I became a UK team rider with them......so when I renew I should benefit......
The only problem is I have never broken anything chinook have made.
I do have one alloy - wide diameter back end, heavy but very very dependable. The Pro1 carbon is brilliant, as are the older carbon triple clamps. There is a good offer at kbay in the uk for the older carbon triple clamp booms at the moment, may work out cheap to ship one over to you at the current exchange rates.
Wondering why Stringer is scoring red thumbs for recommending North? Yes we know the grip comes off most of them but maybe they are mega stiff and don't break. Further, they probably fixed the grip problem by now. Dunno, I've never had one.
Maybe the 3 or 4 people who redthumbed can offer intelligent comment as to why they disagree (instead of clicking thumbs down) and then Lightning can make an informed decision?
Likewise the 2 ppl who redthumbed Ratz - never heard a bad thing about Severne Enigma so go on, tell us why you faceless downerpeople
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I have to back up Pointy here. I have tested my Maui Booms several times. Definitely a quality product. I won't mention how many I have.
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Have to agree,the MS carbon booms rock,the clamp does not need any pressure applied and the boom does not move they are simple in design but work extremely well and handle my 95kg carcass hanging off it,the only gripe I have is that I only own the one 
Doesn't really matter what you buy, you always run the risk of a slightly inferior boom, I'm a fit 112kg and most of my booms are ally, I got a severe Ali race boom PERFECT still going strong, snapped a north platinum clean in half and a x9, my wave booms are ally as well,
I love carbon booms, I really do but I have already had to swim in a long way off shore due to snapped booms
But to make ally booms worth it gotta get the closest size to what you need and replace them everyyear
had a look at the new maui booms in 2nd wind yesterday. sweet looking bit of gear nice and thin but very stiff and a very good front end will get one if i ever break my severne.
p.s i am over 100 kgs and my severne takes all i can throw at it without complaining. love it....
Thanks to everyone for all the info. It appears that the Maui sails carbon boom gets good wraps - hoping the Easter bunny might drop one in. Good point made by jsnfok - if you are heavy and buy an ali boom - aim to replace it on regular bais - preferably before it breaks. Most of the Neipride ali booms I have used have been broken within 6 months- usually at the head. Haven't used a Severne ali boom, but they sound like good value. I suppose it comes down to putting a price on your safety - sick of swimming in or being rescued by my mates- all lightweights I might add. That is the most frustrating thing- they never seem to have a boom issue- borrowed a ali boom of one of them and snapped it within 2 hrs - teach me to go chop hopping on borrowed gear- an expensive day!
Has anyone had experience with Simmer booms? - I know that G-spot at Geraldton sell them.
Hi , i am 97 kgs and pretty hard on my gear , i have been using a mystic ally boom for about 6 months , and had some pretty bad stacks !!!! and it has held up pretty good , Also have an older neil pryde carbon boom that is holding up good as well
I am 100+ and after going through 6 alloy booms in a season I started switching to Carbon.
My first one a Maui had a very creaky clamp and the arm broke after less than a dozen sessions on it, they did cough up for warranty but it took 3 months. Have not had a chance to use the replacement yet.
Also now have a pair of X9's and they are Stiff and have a solid clamp.
It only took three weeks to get the pryde which was also a bonus
I have a cheapish generic carbon boom - Surfsail branded. The head was average so I put a Maui Sails head on it. It's been going strong now for around 7 years and I use it well powered on my 8m sail at a slim 92kg 
. I do have to replace the locking clips every year or two, they corrode and break.
Good choice on the maui. I am similar weight, have owned & tried most carbons except for north & chinook and the maui the best imo over 190cm. They have good combo of strength & stiffness but just take a little getting used to (they are a bit different profile & heavy). The only warning is don't over-tighten the head clamp or you will break the head. Plus I have seen many booms snap because the pins pop up slightly while sailing, point loading one of the sides so I always use cut up bike tube on the pin clampy bits.
