BF Boom Safety

and in what alloy should i consider it would be strong to take that load and also the rust?

here is the link to the boom i´m looking...looks like and old model due to the tipe of cable lenght adjuster...I think newers have the square piece with allen and the cables slides through it...

boom on ebay argentina

can so confirm?

price is in argentine $ at $4 for a dollar that makes around 150 us dollars

Warning, you cannot use the BI height adjuster with that boom without some extra hardware! The clamp is milled to accept the full diameter 2" boom section. It is not notched like the current booms, so the HA will be loose in the clamp. You will need to shim it to get a snug fit. You might want to get another picture, either way it is a deal.

kind of a quest i´m into..I think the best would be to talk to the owner of my boom and ask him if he would take the one for sale as an exchange.........

TRBenj wrote: Based on what? All of the earlier BI's Ive seen were notched like the curent ones. Kap, you either have a Skylon (made by ECI) or a Fly High (made by BI). It cant be both!

Based on the silver colored BI boom in our garage. The large section on this is also hollow, and there is no knurling or rope notch on the thinner outer section. The boom kapla posted does look like it has knurling between the cables. The large section does look like it has the full diameter all the way to the end, and the milled section in the clamp.

kapla, if you have an adjustment pin you have a Skylon, I'm pretty sure that is correct from the pictures I've seen before. Do NOT bump it up at all, or flip the lower section upside down and use that height adjustment pin as the pylon "stop" for the lower section. It could bend your pylon and it'll come sliding off in use! It should be fully seated to the lower pull point through bolt (or non removable pin if you have an older Skylon). The removable height adjustment pin should be above. FYI - the bottom bolt on the lower pull ring should exactly half-way up/or down of the lower section. You need this much of the Skylon slipped over the pylon to prevent damage to the pylon, and safety.

thats why I ask so I don´t damage any equipment..so if the height extension is needed thats the way to go then...
I just make my friend the question if he would take the straight boom..so I can keep the contoured one..i´ll keep my fingers crossed...

Hollywood wrote: TRBenj wrote: Based on what? Based on the silver colored BI boom in our garage.

Well, based on the silver BI clamp that I had, I would venture to say that the color alone isnt a definitive clue as to whether the clamp is notched or not. More investigation into that particular boom is necessary, Kap!

Come on Tim, that clamp is obviously faded out red.

I don't think I said ALL silver clamps are milled, so basically buyer beware!

"The" as in "The" clamp that kapla posted. Obviously you haven't gotten taht eye checkup yet... :rolleyes:

Hollywood wrote: "The" as in "The" clamp that kapla posted. Obviously you haven't gotten taht eye checkup yet... :rolleyes:

Apparently you havent gotten spellcheck yet.

Doctor says Ive got 20/20. If you can see that the Kap's clamp is milled, you must be better than that!

ha you kill me lol....

I have a friend who makes boom clamps. Nicer than anything out there. Wish I could find a pic.

Tim

He could make them to fit over the ext. pylon....

what an A hole

Love your banana suit, looks just like these.


That Sporster sounds awesome in the around the boat video.