Yeah, get a kite
Sorry Nifty, couldn't help myself.

Nev, what's the state of the foam inside the boom extension ?

My X9 Neil Pryde is full of sand, stuck in the one position.

Funny enough it still is stuck perfectly for my 5.3, 5.6 and 6.2, so not too concerned :/

Hi Nev, it's Ja here, not Joe (Joe's username is CAPTSLOW).

This is an idea you can try (assuming the foam is conforming with the inside of the extension - ie: tight gap between inside diameter of extension and foam). I use this trick with aluminium booms (which I don't own/use anymore). Dismantle boom and remove all sand. Dry boom and spray inside of boom and extension with silicone spray. I used this stuff to stop of ali booms welding up, but I noticed when doing this, water didn't enter in the boom (and when I think about it, sand for that matter as well). Anyway, just an idea since nobody else has offered. The only thing I hate about doing this is sometimes some of that silicone ends up on the grip and make the boom hard to hold. You don't need to apply a lot of silicone though.

Has Frank been out ? ... hang on, don't answer !. He can't have because everybody has been sailing

Ja is right silicone works and is a good lube but in my opinion but still attracts grit. Mclube is better. Its a dry lube that has better endurance and performance. I spray my boom tail and clips with it . Last up to six months . Really good for mast joints . I also spray the tips of my mast with it . Helps sliding any tight sail on and off. You can purchase it at any marine outlet. Good stuff. I consider it an honour to be mistaken for good looking Ja. He is such a chick magnet.

been trying to windsurf for the last 8 months. been on seabreeze.u guys r creepy.cant wait to ride 2 foot u-turns fat slop

kdalton said..
been trying to windsurf for the last 8 months. been on seabreeze.u guys r creepy.cant wait to ride 2 foot u-turns fat slop

Maybe you could tap into that 8 months experience & suggest somewhere else for all us creeps to sail?