Blackmax 55mm OPTIMIST Boom

The BLACKGOLD rig is the world's top rig for the Optimist. It has been chosen as the official rig and is logically IODA compliant.
- Blackmax EX955: diam. 55mm, The stiffest of them all, but still light. He agrees to remove the bridle, which allows the helmsman to put himself further forward during tacks. Better weight distribution, more comfort and safety

The BLACKGOLD rig is the world's top rig for the Optimist. It has been chosen as the official rig and is logically IODA compliant.
- Blackmax EX955: diam. 55mm, The stiffest of them all, but still light. He agrees to remove the bridle, which allows the helmsman to put himself further forward during tacks. Better weight distribution, more comfort and safety.
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The 55mm BLACKMAX boom
The ultra stiff (and yet lightweight) boom can be used without a bridle. This enables the larger sailor to jump across the boat and not too far aft while tacking.

EX900 BLACKGOLD mast. With rigging pack.
EX932 BLACKLITE 32mm boom complete
EX940 BLACKGOLD MEDIUM 40mm boom complete
EX945 BLACKGOLD POWER 45mm boom complete
EX955 BLACKMAX 55mm complete boom
EX960 BLACKGOLD sprit.
EX970 BLACKLITE set (EX900, EX932, EX960, EX13591)
EX975 BLACKGOLD MEDIUM set (EX900, EX940, EX960, EX13591)
EX978 BLACKGOLD POWER set (EX900, EX945, EX960, EX13591)
EX980 BLACKMAX set (EX900, EX955, EX960, EX13591)
EX13591 Rigging pack as with all BLACKGOLD sets

- Optimist

DESCRIPTION

We offer a choice of three booms:

• 40mm BLACKGOLD™ MEDIUM Optimist boom (EX940) . A stiff and lightweight Optimist boom which is suitable for the majority of sailors.
• 45mm BLACKGOLD™ POWER Optimist boom (EX945). A stiffer Optimist boom to keep more tension on the leech for the heavier sailor. The smaller bridle gives more space when tacking.
• 55mm BLACKMAX™ Optimist boom (EX955). This ultra stiff and yet lightweight Optimist boom can be used without a bridle. This enables the larger sailor to land further forward when tackling.

All Optiparts Optimist booms are made from high grade, tempered tube. Fitted with captive eye straps, black nylon in- and outboard end fittings, nylon outhaul cleat, outhaul trim gauge, 4 mm Vectran outhaul and a Dyneema bridle and vang.