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| Author: | Dan P. [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Round Tube Boom vs Rectangular Boom (I WTB round one) |
I recently purchased a 2002 Tiger which has the heavy rectangular boom. The first thing that comes to mind when I look at that boom is myself with less teeth, or my head all bandaged. The only advantage I have heard of is that the rectangular boom will not bend if you fall onto it during a capsize, whereas the round one will bend fairly easily. I have straightened my bent FX1 boom before, so the "no-bending" point does not sway me. So my questions: (i) does anyone have a good argument for keeping the rectangular boom? (ii) Does anyone have a round tubular boom they want to part with/sell/trade? Peace, Dan Peake Campbell, CA 2005 FX1 2002 Tiger |
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| Author: | Dan DeLave [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Round Tube Boom vs Rectangular Boom (I WTB round one) |
Rectangular one is very heavy. You do not need that kind of strength. You could get a newer round one from Hobie or have a tube anodized and sail it as Formula 18. I do not think that you are allowed to have anything other than a Hobie part to sail in Class events. Actually you can have any snuffer for the spinnaker. Later, Dan |
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| Author: | Dan DeLave [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Round Tube Boom vs Rectangular Boom (I WTB round one) |
By the way welcome to the group. Shoot me an email and I will include you in the information list for the West Coast. Dan ddelave at aol dot com |
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| Author: | Dan P. [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Round Tube Boom vs Rectangular Boom (I WTB round one) |
Dan, I just sent you an email. Please let me know if you did not get it. Peace, Dan Peake Campbell, CA 2002 Tiger 2005 FX1 |
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| Author: | Dan DeLave [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Round Tube Boom vs Rectangular Boom (I WTB round one) |
Got it! |
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