Having a few issues with a carbon boom i have, no matter how tight i do the twist locks they seem to come lose causing the boom to shorten, is it possible to replace them?

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Lee you can replace them, but the alternative is to place rubber "O" rings in the groves, this will prevent the twist lick slipping down the slots as its doing now. Take a look at my profile photo's, you will see what I did to fix mine. That was after I purchased same for my NP carbon boom. Was a better and cheaper fix, and still going strong aftet two years.
Get " rings from any hardware store, or if you see a Cat mechanic from Hastings Deering, ask him for a couple. They will have spares in their service vehicles. :-)

Thanks, its a lot cheaper than buying a new boom

You'd have a van full of O-rings wouldn't you Lee?

Not on my van bud, will nip out today and find some.

Hey Lee surf connect sell replacement locks for the fibrespar boom. Well they used too give them a try. Cheers

Also check with Neil Pryde they were the same and i replaced mine as well a few years ago. They might have some in stock.

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lee1972 said...

Having a few issues with a carbon boom i have, no matter how tight i do the twist locks they seem to come lose causing the boom to shorten, is it possible to replace them?