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Severne Enigma Wave boom

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Created by davidwenck > 9 months ago, 6 Feb 2011
davidwenck
QLD, 20 posts
6 Feb 2011 4:55PM
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Anyone got any feedback on the Enigman Wave boom from Severene? Any ideas on cost and where to get one?
Cheers
Dave

KA360
NSW, 803 posts
6 Feb 2011 6:44PM
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Got to use one a few weeks ago,it is awesome!!!, like no other boom on the market.
I have been using pryde x9 booms for the last few years and compared to the enigma they floppy(at the adjustment point)heavy and fat,also have had to replace the mast clamp lever on them.
The severne boom is stiffer and lighter than you could ever imagine.Some of us that used it commented that you wouldn't want to head butt it and it could knock your teeth out.
It is way thinner than other booms on the market,I think 25mm, like a kids or chicks boom.
It was the same weight as my sons kids boom,extremely light.
Cost? priceless I reckon!
Where to buy? Let me know if you find out! I sooo badly want 1,make that 2.

carbonart62
WA, 23 posts
6 Feb 2011 7:04PM
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DISTRIBUTION

Auswind


I think Auswind is the Australian distributor.


Phone : 08 92444446
Fax : 08 92444448
E-Mail : sales@auswind.com.au




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davidwenck
QLD, 20 posts
6 Feb 2011 9:04PM
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Thanks so much for the feedback. Certainly sounds like I better get one! I've sent a note through the Severne website so will let you know when I get a response.
cheers
Dave

Auswind
WA, 398 posts
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7 Feb 2011 9:50AM
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Hi Dave,

The Enigma Wave booms have been really popular since they arrived in the country.

We actually have sold out but have a new shipment due this week.

The RRP of them is $1095.

To find your nearest retailer check out the link below. Anyone on that list will be able to order one in for you.

www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=auswind&e=com

robbo1111
NSW, 646 posts
8 Feb 2011 9:25AM
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Hey Wenkie,
only you could afford one of those booms! I have demo-ed one and they are as good as people say but a bit out of my league.
By the way I've still got the Pryde carbon boom you still sold me all those years ago in Maui,
all the best
robbo

busterwa
3782 posts
8 Feb 2011 7:08AM
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severne booms are good ;-)

windsufering
VIC, 1124 posts
8 Feb 2011 5:32PM
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they want to be good at that price

Rad Lad
226 posts
8 Feb 2011 2:43PM
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Tell him his dreamin

barn
WA, 2960 posts
8 Feb 2011 6:15PM
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I'd love to see anyone diss the price after using one.







P.C_simpson
WA, 1491 posts
9 Feb 2011 12:05AM
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i've had one for about 8 months and it's definately the best boom i've ever owned hands down.. i even run it on a 6m and it feels the same as it does on a 4.7.. most booms start to fell floppy on lots of extension but these are sweet.. the grip size lets you really feel the sail and control it and the width is perfect for wavesailing,

yer they are a bit pricey but well worth the cash for something you will use for years...

jimbob SA
SA, 999 posts
9 Feb 2011 10:16AM
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there is one in buy and sell in SA.

Zubby
SA, 896 posts
9 Feb 2011 11:08AM
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They must be nice and light. The boys reckon Ben's whole rig comes in at 4.5kgs! That's crazy.

barn
WA, 2960 posts
9 Feb 2011 9:40AM
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check out the Pryde fanboys and alloy fanboys joining forces to hand out the thumbs haha

Rad Lad
226 posts
9 Feb 2011 11:40AM
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hey barn how much did you pay for yours?

barn
WA, 2960 posts
9 Feb 2011 12:48PM
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Rad Lad said...

hey barn how much did you pay for yours?


Unfortunately I bought the now superseded Redline at full retail a year ago..

Now it's gathering dust in the van as I've been borrowing an Enigma.

So... I haven't paid anything for mine cause I don't own it. But I have spent the same dosh on a boom only to find its now obsolete. Ouch!. I'm still qualified to comment on value.. Which is what OP was after.

Basically the grip size, weight, stiffness and shape of the enigma make it a BIG step forward in windsurfing booms. And speculation over the price?, as KA360 pointed out, its priceless, especially considering the price and build and ergonomics of the alternatives.

(for sale, one redline carbon: quick sale, need cash!)

MavericK040
WA, 583 posts
9 Feb 2011 1:41PM
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The enigma boom is around $950 if memory serves me correctly.

damn good price for the quality of it too, i havnt sailed with one yet but i had a play with it in the shop and damn it feels good! VERY stiff and just awesome to hold onto at 25mm

One day i will have one haha!

Rob11
240 posts
9 Feb 2011 4:02PM
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P.C_simpson said...

i've had one for about 8 months and it's definately the best boom i've ever owned hands down.. i even run it on a 6m and it feels the same as it does on a 4.7.. most booms start to fell floppy on lots of extension but these are sweet.. the grip size lets you really feel the sail and control it and the width is perfect for wavesailing,

yer they are a bit pricey but well worth the cash for something you will use for years...


What other carbon booms have you had to compare with?

P.C_simpson
WA, 1491 posts
9 Feb 2011 5:18PM
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I still own an Aeron carbon wave 150, this boom is stiff, width is good, even has a 26mm grip, good boom but the weight to get it this good, they had to use a bit to much carbon and it weighs alot for a wave boom, so benefits of a light carbon boom go out the window.

used a few HPL's ect to but only for test sails..

And alloy i've had a stack and they all feel pretty good until you extend them out a bit, then spongy..

The enigma was just a test ride, and i had to buy it because i wasn't giving it back and it's 140 long so only now need to carry one boom for 4.0 to 6.0 and it fells sweet on every sail..

And yes my rig is super lite and i'm lovin it..

KA360
NSW, 803 posts
9 Feb 2011 9:57PM
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P.C_simpson said...

The enigma was just a test ride, and i had to buy it because i wasn't giving it back ...



Damn! Wish I thought of that while I had it in my hands

barn
WA, 2960 posts
9 Feb 2011 7:32PM
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P.C_simpson said...

I still own an Aeron carbon wave 150, this boom is stiff, width is good, even has a 26mm grip, good boom but the weight to get it this good, they had to use a bit to much carbon and it weighs alot for a wave boom, so benefits of a light carbon boom go out the window.



I think this Aeron is the same as my Redline.

I've sailed all the market leading booms. Heres my wrap (I know I'm gunna get some red thumbs from the Pryde and Aluminum fanboys who walk around the beach without pants scaring kids)

New X9 Prydes... Wrong shape, to thick @28mm, heavy, expensive, whats with the monster tail piece?! (4/10)

Maui Sails.. very stiff, nice shape, used by many PWA sailors on different brands, front clamp to big, to thick (8/10)

Streamlined... fat grip, American, clamp looks like a star trek prop(7/10)

Al360.. If you buy this u are Italian, and it feels like penis (anyone who has sailed this boom will know what I mean) 6/10

Redline/Aeron... see P.C post 7.5/10

Enigma wave.. BMX handlebars for windsurfing yyyeeeewwww!.. 9.5/10

ozpricey
WA, 333 posts
9 Feb 2011 11:41PM
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barn said...


Enigma wave.. BMX handlebars for windsurfing yyyeeeewwww!.. 9.5/10


+1

This boom is a weapon. Makes the rig feel so responsive.

windsufering
VIC, 1124 posts
11 Feb 2011 4:02PM
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is there a more expensive boom ?

CJW
NSW, 1726 posts
11 Feb 2011 9:33PM
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windsufering said...

is there a more expensive boom ?


X9 pryde...Seriously almost all carbon wave booms are around $1000 these days, there are a few exceptions. I recently sailed with an enigma boom....i'm buying one :)



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