BOOM TECHNOLOGY
The studies we've carried out on Lake Garda and on Gran Canaria only confirmed what speed pros like Björn Dunkerbeck and Karin Jaggi have always claimed, that is, rigs are extremely fast when they stay steady in the rider's hand, especially under extreme conditions. Providing smooth rig control with the necessary smoothness requires controlled absorption that takes away vibrations in choppy waters or hard gusts and maintains a constant angle of attack.
Similar to tennis rackets, sports shoes, or skis, there is growing awareness that performance cannot be increased by brutally rigid constructions but through precise absorption that will allow your equipment to develop its full potential. We are not interested in theoretical maximum performance but in a controllable, really achievable performance. For this reason, an essential characteristic of our boom range is the combination of slightly dampening torsion heads with rigid tubes. This prevents the boom from widening and guarantees a stable profile, while the dampened connection to the mast provides for full control and maximum rig stability. Since conditions are less demanding at lower winds speeds, and leverage conditions change the longer the boom becomes, a special race head with shorter torsion bars was specially developed for the long PLATINUM World Cup booms. This brings complete harmony more stiffness to the rig and rules out any loss of energy.