This is my neil pryde matrix 2000 boom. As you can see in the photo the rubbery part near the boom clamp is cracking a lot. I have seen this on other booms of this model. It's lasted me 2 years(the booms probably what? 20yo) with cracks but getting worse now. Is this cosmetic or is this going to die real soon. I was planning on replacing it after this season but not sure now if it will make it