Simply because an aluminum boom feels broken right out of the box. I found a great little video that demonstrates what I mean. It's no wonder why those things don't last like a carbon one. Thanks to Brian S. for putting it up on Vimeo.
About Me
- Mike Burns
- Nags Head, NC, United States
- Windsurfing has ruled more than 1/2 my life. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about how it feels to fly across the water, fly through the air, or spin around in circles on my windsurf gear. So to help spread the stoke (and further give in to my addiction) I started this blog. I hope you find it entertaining and a place to go for some useful information.
Ok and what is the problem less fun because of a bit of flexibility in your boom?
ReplyDeleteFor a freerider like this guy with his gloves cap and sunglasses a perfect match.
The guy with gloves and white hat was the one who made this video so people could physically see the negative effects using an aluminum boom has on a sail. Using an aluminum boom is like driving a car with bad suspension.
ReplyDeleteAlso if you look over the long term, a carbon boom doesn't cost any more than an aluminum boom. Carbon is more money out of pocket, but it will last 3 times longer than aluminum. I used to go through 2 or 3 aluminum booms a year. When I switched to carbon, they lasted me about 3 years and I sail much harder and more often than most people. My durability of the carbon booms not only made up the difference in price the first year, but ended up being much, much cheaper for me in the long run.