Chinook pro carbon vs. maui sails booms

[isobars]

The MS is taller, and requires its own brand of shim for RDMs. It is also easy to get on and off the mast once you learn the correct procedure.

[rlemmens]

I don't think you'll be disappointed with either one. I think the shape is slightly different and the diameters are a little different. I would argue that although the clip on system of the chinook is nice, I like the out haul system better on the Maui sails boom. Everything has trade offs. I will say that Maui sails has replaced a couple of booms under warranty with no questions asked. The breaks definitely weren't due to manufacturers defects and, for me, that makes the decision simple. I'msure chinook has similar stories but from my experience MS has been awesome.

[underwood]

i had this same discussion last week with a friend. We both use MS but I have been contemplating Chinook because I like the head

Then my friend pointed out that I would need 2 boom sizes of the Chinook to cover my complete quiver (3.4 to 6.3) where as the range of the MS will cover my whole quiver with just one boom (140-200).

Guess I'm sticking g with MS for now.

Also, I needed a new loop & go tail piece (nothing broke, just wearing out). and MS sent it right away and didn't charge me anything. Can't get better customer service than that in my opinion.

[swchandler]

I have the original early 2007 MS 170-210 carbon boom. It's been a great boom, and I have to say that the amount of extension is a benchmark. The front end is an incredible design that is arguably the best I've ever owned. I've been using the boom strictly with RDMs, and I've been very happy with the shim. The front end and the shim are taller in size than others, so together they combine to offer a superior bearing surface that never slips. On top of that, the clamping pressure is surprisingly quite light. I've also upgraded my HPL with the MS front end, and the difference is night and day. It was worth every penny.

If I was to have a criticism, it would be the adjustable clips. They work extremely well, but I broke one set, and now the replacement set is cracked. At $40 a set, they're a bit pricey. Also, the original grip was too soft, so after a few years I had it re-gripped with the standard black Chinook grip material.

Never owned a Chinook boom, so I can't offer an opinion.

[Frank4]

Thanks for the input.

Regarding the grips. I know the older maui sails booms had grip issues , they have since changed the grip to a more durable type, anybody have the new grip for any length of time?

Someone mentioned the chinook grip was soft and maybe easily damaged. Any input on this?

[isobars]

[adywind]

[isobars]

My Pro-1s range from roughly 1-3 years old.

[coachg]