Ok, I've read 100 threads on separating two piece masts, but today when I was packing up, my boom would not come apart. One side simply has no movement at all. I guess some sand blew in?

I'm looking for inventive ideas to get it apart.

Alternatively, if someone can arrange winds in Sydney to suit my 4.7, that will do just as well.

Not sure what brand or type of boom it is but if you can remove the locking assembly, slide it back out of the way, then pour some boiling water down between the arm & extension.
Let it soak for a couple of minutes then put your foot inside the extension and pull the stuck arm, the other should move by it's self.
If it's still stuck try the vinigar or CRC and repeat the back breaking bit.
Last resort would be to lightly hammer (with a soft mallet) around the arm where they are stuck, if it's sand it should crumble enough to release.

Don't hammer a Carbon Boom, all the other options should be ok though.

Nothing wrong with fixed length booms anyway

Harrow said...

Ok, I've read 100 threads on separating two piece masts, but today when I was packing up, my boom would not come apart. One side simply has no movement at all. I guess some sand blew in?

I'm looking for inventive ideas to get it apart.

Alternatively, if someone can arrange winds in Sydney to suit my 4.7, that will do just as well.

hook the boom end to the horns of the old toyota land cruiser and simply pull it with malice that's all too itlet's see who's stronger sand, salt or muscle and bones..[}:)]

I wrapped my boom around one of those log car stoppers in car parks, anything to will fit half nicely inside the boom and wont move

Harrow said...

Hee hee, finally got it open. Yes, it's a Toyota car jack.

Harrow, so what jammed it so you needed a jack to get it apart
I have one just like it

What I would like to know is why you have your harness lines facing inwards?

Do you sail inside your boom?????