Recycling broken carbon mast as a boom?

MikeDay · 14 Jul 2009, 03:59

Following Thorpe Bay Tuesday, my old Chipstow carbon mast is in three pieces (and I have a nice new Selden, thanks to Steve Norbury). The old bottom section is just long enough for a boom. Before I start to fit it out as a spare, has anyone tried this? Will it be stiff enough to deal with the kicker load?

Mike D
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Tim Gatti · 14 Jul 2009, 04:04

Hi Mike
Howard Chadwick has had some success with recycling broken carbon masts as booms - I'm sure he'll respond when he sees your post but it might be worth you dropping him a note.
Tim

mutt · 15 Jul 2009, 06:37

I've got a carbon mast section fitted up as a boom on my cherub - it doesn't share the featherweight characteristics of a proper boom but otherwise serves ok. I wouldn't like to have it whacking me round the head during ill judged gybes though.
Matt
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mutt · 15 Jul 2009, 06:38

oh and to answer your question - yes it is stiff enough to take the loads unlike the previous aluminium boom I had.

MikeDay · 15 Jul 2009, 09:34

Matt

Thanks - point noted about the weight, but still useful to have as a spare.

Mike D
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Chadders · 16 Jul 2009, 06:01

Hi Mike Tim G is correct I have recently made a carbon boom from the bottom half of Radical Edwards old mast which was a Chipstow I think and so far it seems to be quite strong enough but it hasnt been out in any really serious wind as yet. I will feed back again if I have any problems. My D8 carbon boom is a much larger section and looks stronger though so I am just a little concerned but time will tell. Cheers
Howard C