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Replacing NP boom clips

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Created by Jman > 9 months ago, 27 Jul 2013
Jman
VIC, 881 posts
27 Jul 2013 6:29PM
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Just wondering whats the best way to get the old ones off a carbon boom, they seem to be glued or very tight, I was thinking maybe cutting the plastic down the length of the clip and maybe spreading them open.

Bertie
NSW, 1351 posts
27 Jul 2013 6:35PM
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yep spot on .
but sometimes a Multi grips help to twist them and to break the grip of the glue. This is the first method i'd try.

dan berry
WA, 2562 posts
27 Jul 2013 7:46PM
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You only need to replace half the clip. The half with the 2 cent "stainless" pin in it rusts, that is the bit you need to swap. Leave the other bit attached and save a headache for yourself.

Mark _australia
WA, 23433 posts
27 Jul 2013 7:50PM
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Easier to replace the boom rather than the clips.
Something other than NP is the go

Jman
VIC, 881 posts
28 Jul 2013 8:48AM
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Mark _australia said..

Easier to replace the boom rather than the clips.
Something other than NP is the go


Ha ha I know you luv your Np booms and accessories this one has had plenty of use and still going strong except for the clips so can't complain


Jman
VIC, 881 posts
28 Jul 2013 12:56PM
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dan berry said..

You only need to replace half the clip. The half with the 2 cent "stainless" pin in it rusts, that is the bit you need to swap. Leave the other bit attached and save a headache for yourself.


Good idea ended up just replacing the clip part, too easy.

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
28 Jul 2013 10:33PM
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Mark _australia said..

Easier to replace the boom rather than the clips.
Something other than NP is the go



Use Chinook clips. A bit pricey but come with a high quality boom already attached. Simple!



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