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Dwbh
Dwbh
QLD
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Dwbh Dwbh
QLD, 829 posts
7 Jan 2014 7:47am
Boom Protector are they effective and/or a good investment for the protection of my gear - I am a beginner at the sport and considering obtaining one.
Obelix
Obelix
WA
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Obelix Obelix
WA, 1171 posts
7 Jan 2014 8:14am
I put on a "boom bra" to protect myself when I hit he boom head (or when it hits me). Makes the impact a bit softer, however rare.
Otherwise, the mast does the most of the damage, when it lands on the board nose. So if a sail doesn't have a built in pad, I put in a mast protector on the mast, where it would otherwise hit the board nose.
NotWal
NotWal
QLD
7436 posts
NotWal NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
7 Jan 2014 10:23am
Booms are high and boards are short these days so the boom head usually misses the nose.
However they are a good idea for a novice on a long board.
aus301
aus301
QLD
2039 posts
aus301 aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
7 Jan 2014 1:13pm
I have a couple of brand new ones, you can have one if you want.
jimbob SA
jimbob SA
SA
1000 posts
jimbob SA jimbob SA
SA, 1000 posts
7 Jan 2014 10:23pm
You need a T boom pad, I have a neilpryde one but I don't think you can get them anymore, they go on the mast as well as the boom, there is a guns sails one on eBay looks the same from the strath windsurf shop looks like it will do the job no worries,
Dwbh
Dwbh
QLD
829 posts
Dwbh Dwbh
QLD, 829 posts
8 Jan 2014 6:58am
Thanks for the information guys - keep having fun
WindmanV
WindmanV
VIC
819 posts
WindmanV WindmanV
VIC, 819 posts
8 Jan 2014 10:15am
T Boom protectors may still be available here:
http://www.sunshinecoastsailboards.com.au/shop/components/sail-components/boom-board-protectors/np-t-boom-protector-detail

Other companies also offer them:
www.mysticboarding.com/products/general/windsurf-accessories/product.php?pid=1689

as well as Ion, North and Gaastra.

In passing, I bought 2 of the T protectors, cut one of the mast protectors off one, then had it sewn onto the bottom of the other, so that there was more protection along the mast if the mast struck the side of the board. No dings to date.
chris35
chris35
WA
14 posts
chris35 chris35
WA, 14 posts
8 Jan 2014 8:08am
I found the jp nose protectors the best when I went through my carnage phase, boom protector was to high up and the mast would still cause damage when I catapulted
Dwbh
Dwbh
QLD
829 posts
Dwbh Dwbh
QLD, 829 posts
8 Jan 2014 2:24pm
WindmanV said..

T Boom protectors may still be available here:
http://www.sunshinecoastsailboards.com.au/shop/components/sail-components/boom-board-protectors/np-t-boom-protector-detail

Other companies also offer them:
www.mysticboarding.com/products/general/windsurf-accessories/product.php?pid=1689

as well as Ion, North and Gaastra.

In passing, I bought 2 of the T protectors, cut one of the mast protectors off one, then had it sewn onto the bottom of the other, so that there was more protection along the mast if the mast struck the side of the board. No dings to date.


Hi WindmanV

These look pretty good - no dings sounds good

cheers
Morgan
WindmanV
WindmanV
VIC
819 posts
WindmanV WindmanV
VIC, 819 posts
9 Jan 2014 8:29am




Morgan, here's the modified boom protector I made.
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
seanhogan seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
9 Jan 2014 7:57am
so actually what does the boom need to be protected from ?
appleman
appleman
TAS
443 posts
appleman appleman
TAS, 443 posts
9 Jan 2014 10:35am
seanhogan said...
so actually what does the boom need to be protected from ?


From my two heads,I use to have a bra but found it would get in the way,now I have one head and a scar.
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
seanhogan seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
9 Jan 2014 9:47am
^ good one !!! :-)
Harrow
Harrow
NSW
4521 posts
Harrow Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
9 Jan 2014 3:30pm
Although my boom misses the nose of my board by a few inches, I cover the mast just below the boom with one of those old 80's mast foot protectors. I'm sure it's saved the nose of my board at least once.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8328 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8328 posts
9 Jan 2014 3:49pm
seanhogan said..

so actually what does the boom need to be protected from ?


Some heavy weight ultra keen sailors..
Dwbh
Dwbh
QLD
829 posts
Dwbh Dwbh
QLD, 829 posts
14 Jan 2014 7:01am
seanhogan said..

so actually what does the boom need to be protected from ?


Hi Sean as I am a learner the board needs protecting from the boom as it comes down on the nose of the board
Dwbh
Dwbh
QLD
829 posts
Dwbh Dwbh
QLD, 829 posts
14 Jan 2014 7:03am
WindmanV said..





Morgan, here's the modified boom protector I made.


Thanks for this - does it get in the way when uphauling?
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2897 posts
RAL INN RAL INN
SA, 2897 posts
14 Jan 2014 9:40am
Best way to protect board from mast during a catapult.

1: never sheet in with mast leaned forward.
2: never let go of boom when being catapulted. This also saves boom and or harness lines from being pretciled if you don't get unhooked.
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