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Severne Enigma Carbon Slalom Boom

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Created by SurfFX > 9 months ago, 16 Sep 2013
Pointman
WA, 435 posts
5 Nov 2013 2:57PM
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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, 1237 posts
5 Nov 2013 6:03PM
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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
WA, 2221 posts
5 Nov 2013 4:13PM
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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
WA, 435 posts
5 Nov 2013 5:44PM
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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, 3416 posts
5 Nov 2013 11:28PM
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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, 4873 posts
5 Nov 2013 11:46PM
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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
WA, 2960 posts
7 Nov 2013 11:46AM
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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
10 Nov 2013 2:10PM
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Who wants to sell me their NP X9 180-230 so they can update to this?
Cheers
Marty

ratz
WA, 469 posts
10 Nov 2013 4:52PM
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i think windsurfing perth have one for sale.

Steve Charles
QLD, 1237 posts
10 Nov 2013 7:51PM
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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
11 Nov 2013 12:03AM
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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, 2512 posts
12 Nov 2013 4:24PM
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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
12 Nov 2013 7:26PM
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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, 1664 posts
16 Nov 2013 1:31PM
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The NP RDM shim fits in the boom head perfectly, I'd guess it was designed that way.

Boombuster
QLD, 570 posts
17 Nov 2013 10:36AM
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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, 3469 posts
17 Nov 2013 11:38AM
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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, 570 posts
18 Nov 2013 8:42AM
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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.



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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, 4873 posts
18 Nov 2013 1:18PM
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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
SA, 3995 posts
18 Nov 2013 1:57PM
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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, 4873 posts
18 Nov 2013 1:43PM
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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, 1237 posts
18 Nov 2013 3:28PM
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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, 3469 posts
18 Nov 2013 11:08PM
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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
19 Nov 2013 8:22AM
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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, 1237 posts
19 Nov 2013 8:06AM
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Maybe bigger hands might wear the grip out quicker. Don't think hanging off the boom more wold cause that.

Boombuster
QLD, 570 posts
21 Nov 2013 10:01AM
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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
WA, 1729 posts
21 Nov 2013 7:00PM
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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
WA, 8659 posts
22 Nov 2013 7:20AM
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I don't know about moose knuckles but camel toes could be distracting

WindWarrior
NSW, 1019 posts
24 Nov 2013 1:29AM
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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
WA, 25 posts
24 Nov 2013 12:56AM
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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, 1664 posts
24 Nov 2013 11:49AM
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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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