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dave andersen
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Response Posted - 04/18/2010 :  09:11:40  Show Profile
A boomkicker came with our boat -- it has been flawless in operation -- I highly recommend.
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 04/19/2010 :  17:16:01  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Dave5041</i>
<br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">How about a boomkicker?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I tend to grab the boom for support as I climb around - not good with a kicker. The pigtail actually has a name that I can't recall at the moment (ain't gettin old grand); perhaps Frank will chime in with the proper term.
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I was thinking of getting a Boomkicker. Why would this not be a good support. The boomkicker I looked at seemed very sturdy. I tend to grab the boom getting on and off.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 04/19/2010 :  18:35:11  Show Profile
I don't have one, but I believe they do not provide support for a sudden large load as when you lurch and grab the boom. Perhaps I am mistaken. I'll stick with a topping lift so I can easily raise my tall rig boom when tied up.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 04/24/2010 :  18:58:45  Show Profile
If you tend to grab for the boom getting on or off, or when you lose your balance on board, do not get a boomkicker. My boat does not have one, but I race (C-22) with a guy who does have one. I'm having to re-learn to not reach for the boom because it "gives" too much.
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 04/24/2010 :  20:12:04  Show Profile
Well, You all have convinced me. I think I will go for a topping lift.

Thanks for all replies

NCBrew
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 04/25/2010 :  20:04:09  Show Profile
You'll be saving money, too. A topping lift is a lot less expensive than the Boomkicker.
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