HI Jethro,

We've got grip by the sheet or in kit format. I can do it for you but it cost a bit cause it isn't that much fun to do. Anyone can do it just get the preparation sorted and have the right equipment.

Sam.

If I had to guess I'd say this boom is at least 5 years old. Just a guess bit I thing the warranty just ran out.

thewindmap said...

considering that a broken boom is about as bad as it gets equipment-failure-wise, I'd consider re-grip time to be replacement time...

That raises an interesting point. How can you tell when a carbon boom is on the way out? I understand the carbon bits will last virtually for ever. For that matter, how can you tell if a mast is on the way out. I had a North Excellerator mast that took a set and on close inspection I could see lots of tiny short horizontal cracks around the boom area. I don't know what ultimately became of it. It could still be going strong for all I know.

nebbian said...

I like how he glossed over getting the old grip off...

Yeah, I've done that. Cow of a job. If ever I do it again I will try the acetone in the garbage bag trick.