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Pointman

437 posts

Pointman

WA, 437 posts

5 Nov 2013 2:57pm

Hey Vando, I might live in WA, but I'm also 109kg, so I'm on the 8.4 when you flyweights are buzzing around on a 7.0

I rarely use anything smaller than my TR7 6.6, so 190-240 is the optimal range for me, but granted I'm not the average sailor, so for most punters it will be on the money.

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

Steve Charles

QLD, 1240 posts

5 Nov 2013 6:03pm

Mr Pointman, I have had the older Enigma 180-230 boom for 3 years. My Reflex 8.6 is 228cm long and I have had no issues. Probably not ideal but I am sure you can use your 8.4 on the new boom.

Bender

2236 posts

Bender

WA, 2236 posts

5 Nov 2013 4:13pm

I'm now 80kgs and my 7.8m, 8.6m and 10.7m get used the most. My new 180-226 enigma performed better than any other boom on my 8.6m as far as stiffness. My 8.6m OD4 has a boom length of 226cm. So at max extenion it was still the stiffest boom i have used., i think the v shape really increases their stiffness a sh%t load.

Pointman

437 posts

Pointman

WA, 437 posts

5 Nov 2013 5:44pm

Nominal boom length on my TR8 8.4 is 228cm, so at 226cm the Enigma boom may be a tad short, but I'll give it a crack.

vando

QLD

3419 posts

vando

QLD, 3419 posts

5 Nov 2013 11:28pm

Pointman said..

Hey Vando, I might live in WA, but I'm also 109kg, so I'm on the 8.4 when you flyweights are buzzing around on a 7.0

I rarely use anything smaller than my TR7 6.6, so 190-240 is the optimal range for me, but granted I'm not the average sailor, so for most punters it will be on the money.

Fair call Pointman be like putting a 20kg weight jacket on my back.

Hey has anyone found a RDM adaptor that fits the Enigma head

sausage

QLD

4874 posts

sausage

QLD, 4874 posts

5 Nov 2013 11:46pm

Vando,
Ben Severne kindly sent me a couple Severne ones when I had a problem with the harder plastic shim that came with my boom. They're quite long which is perfect for even an MS head. I suspect they'd be perfect for the enigma head too?

barn

2960 posts

barn

WA, 2960 posts

7 Nov 2013 11:46am

sausage said..

Vando,
Ben Severne kindly sent me a couple Severne ones when I had a problem with the harder plastic shim that came with my boom. They're quite long which is perfect for even an MS head. I suspect they'd be perfect for the enigma head too?

MartinF2

QLD

484 posts

MartinF2

QLD, 484 posts

10 Nov 2013 2:10pm

Who wants to sell me their NP X9 180-230 so they can update to this?
Cheers
Marty

ratz

481 posts

ratz

WA, 481 posts

10 Nov 2013 4:52pm

i think windsurfing perth have one for sale.

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

Steve Charles

QLD, 1240 posts

10 Nov 2013 7:51pm

BENDER,
Thanks for the heads up on the
OD 8.6 boom fit. I have a 8.6 OD and 180_226 boom coming so it's nice to know it will work. Cheers.

MartinF2

QLD

484 posts

MartinF2

QLD, 484 posts

11 Nov 2013 12:03am

ratz said..

i think windsurfing perth have one for sale.

I had sent them several messages with no response about it

Cheers
Marty

da vecta

QLD

2515 posts

da vecta

QLD, 2515 posts

12 Nov 2013 4:24pm

MartinF2 said..

Who wants to sell me their NP X9 180-230 so they can update to this?
Cheers
Marty

I think I know what you're saying.

AUS154 Chris

QLD

217 posts

AUS154 Chris

QLD, 217 posts

12 Nov 2013 7:26pm

MartinF2 said..

Who wants to sell me their NP X9 180-230 so they can update to this?
Cheers
Marty

If you're serious let me think about it.

Haggar

QLD

1670 posts

Haggar

QLD, 1670 posts

16 Nov 2013 1:31pm

The NP RDM shim fits in the boom head perfectly, I'd guess it was designed that way.

Boombuster

QLD

585 posts

Boombuster

QLD, 585 posts

17 Nov 2013 10:36am

2 mates of mine have been getting sore fingers from there new enigma V shape boom while doing big Ks anyone else had this problem?

cammd

QLD

4441 posts

cammd

QLD, 4441 posts

17 Nov 2013 11:38am

I have the enigma formula and after 1 season of heavy use the grip is falling apart whereas my old rsx was 6 or more years old and the grip was still good. My np x3 which has little use compared to other ones has grip coming apart as well.

Boombuster

QLD

585 posts

Boombuster

QLD, 585 posts

18 Nov 2013 8:42am

Cammd, I have found if you use epoxy resin on the grip where its coming apart it fixes it really good as the resin soaks into the grip & holds really well where as if you use contact glue it just peals off again.
I also mix some paint in with the resin to colour match & the paint makes it soft on the hands also.

cammd said..
I have the enigma formula and after 1 season of heavy use the grip is falling apart whereas my old rsx was 6 or more years old and the grip was still good. My np x3 which has little use compared to other ones has grip coming apart as well.

sausage

QLD

4874 posts

sausage

QLD, 4874 posts

18 Nov 2013 1:18pm

Glynn Merrit said...
2 mates of mine have been getting sore fingers from their enigma V shape boom while doing big Ks anyone else had this problem?

Interesting you say this as I always thought the vee grip would be better suited facing out considering the ergonomics of a gripping palm.

choco

4181 posts

choco

SA, 4181 posts

18 Nov 2013 1:57pm

sausage said..

Glynn Merrit said...
2 mates of mine have been getting sore fingers from their enigma V shape boom while doing big Ks anyone else had this problem?

Interesting you say this as I always thought the vee grip would be better suited facing out considering the ergonomics of a gripping palm.

aren't penis's round snags?

sausage

QLD

4874 posts

sausage

QLD, 4874 posts

18 Nov 2013 1:43pm

choco said...

sausage said..

Glynn Merrit said...
2 mates of mine have been getting sore fingers from their enigma V shape boom while doing big Ks anyone else had this problem?

Interesting you say this as I always thought the vee grip would be better suited facing out considering the ergonomics of a gripping palm.

aren't penis's round snags?

No one ever said evolution was perfect Choco

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

Steve Charles

QLD, 1240 posts

18 Nov 2013 3:28pm

I have had a my 180-230 Enigma boom for 3 years. Probably done 5000km and the grip is near perfect.
Glynn, do you mean sore fingers or hands.

cammd

QLD

4441 posts

cammd

QLD, 4441 posts

18 Nov 2013 11:08pm

Would it be possible to wear out the grip by not sitting in the harness deep enough i.e. hanging onto the boom to tight.

aussieboats

NSW

342 posts

aussieboats

NSW, 342 posts

19 Nov 2013 8:22am

has any one found bigger camcleat holders to go on the larger diameter engima booms the normal ones wont fit and if you put them on the narrow section its right where you hand goes jibing

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

Steve Charles

QLD, 1240 posts

19 Nov 2013 8:06am

Maybe bigger hands might wear the grip out quicker. Don't think hanging off the boom more wold cause that.

Boombuster

QLD

585 posts

Boombuster

QLD, 585 posts

21 Nov 2013 10:01am

Steve Charles said..
Maybe bigger hands might wear the grip out quicker. Don't think hanging off the boom more wold cause that.

Windaction said his V Grip is causing sore fingers in 1st knuckle basically when its choppy not so bad in flatter water after 80ks as he does big ks on the lakes he sails on.

snides8

1731 posts

snides8

WA, 1731 posts

21 Nov 2013 7:00pm

Glynn Merrit said...

Steve Charles said..
Maybe bigger hands might wear the grip out quicker. Don't think hanging off the boom more wold cause that.

Windaction said his V Grip is causing sore fingers in 1st knuckle basically when its choppy not so bad in flatter water after 80ks as he does big ks on the lakes he sails on.

Interesting affliction!
I wonder if these v grips will create problems with moose knuckles?

elmo

8890 posts

elmo

WA, 8890 posts

22 Nov 2013 7:20am

I don't know about moose knuckles but camel toes could be distracting

WindWarrior

NSW

1019 posts

WindWarrior

NSW, 1019 posts

24 Nov 2013 1:29am

OK I'll bite??? 2 page of threads on the boom but not one reference to actual price, recommended retail or actual point of sale purchase.
So is everyone on a 'claytons team rider deal'

Carlos

25 posts

Carlos

WA, 25 posts

24 Nov 2013 12:56am

No.... It is just the best race boom I have ever used. I can't say what the durability will be like, but the sailing position is really very comfortable.

My last boom was Maui Sails race boom and it was very stiff and heavy, but it just fell apart over a couple of seasons.

WW this is the Gear Review Forum. The people here have reviewed the performance of the gear. I don't normally review products but this is a standout.

You will have to see if the boom fits your budget.

Haggar

QLD

1670 posts

Haggar

QLD, 1670 posts

24 Nov 2013 11:49am

Well I got the 180 to 226 size and used for the first time yesterday, absolutely awesome, certainly the stiffest boom ive ever used. I think the RRP for this size is 1500 similar to a X9 in a similar size but a local shop gave me a great deal.

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