Re: Problems w/Chinook Triple Clamp Carbon Formula Boom. Anyone else?

Cliff Frost wrote:
> My guess is that it's the cold that's causing the problem.  You're
sailing
> in much colder temps (water+atmosphere) than anyone I've heard of on
recdot.
> 
> I wonder if that's also why you have problems with the pins slipping
out.
> 
> I've never seen a formula carbon boom break at the harness lines but I'm
not
> that expert.  Have others?
> 
>     -Cliff
> 

Cliff:
The gang on Long Island, NY sail in some pretty cold temps. I'd like to 
meet them someday and get better at my wave sailing attempts.  I don't 
think they usually take an 11 Sq meter out in cold temps though.  I 
really don't know if the cold is a factor in Carbon Booms breaking or 
not. I'd like to know. It would influence my decision. I sail in cold 
temps not because I like cold but because I like to sail.  It was a 
weekend and I hadn't sailed in a while. Funny thing, two days later I 
was sailing a 4.0 overpowered.  Thanks for any input.

Craig.