R2 - UNCOMPROMISING FUNCTIONALITY and VALUE!
R2 is the new 2023 version of our Boom in 100% carbon. We have updated and worked on the terminal, now wider and with a new shape. Thanks to this modification, we have an angle that creates a new geometry between the front and rear parts. This ensures more uniform sail traction and a better profile (without the sail resting on the opposite arm of the Boom) making the equipment more manageable among the waves and less fatigue in freestyle.
In this new version, we have extended the full rubber anti-abrasion strips on the shoulders of the Boom, to resist wear and prevent grip damage caused when rigging on rough surfaces and asphalt.
For this new 145-195 as a stiffness grade, we have chosen High Stiffness (HS) which can be used by heavy riders and with larger sail ranges (The Boom Hatropina can come with different stiffness grades), while for the size 135-185 we have chosen Standard (FL) slightly more tolerant for use with small sails and strong winds.
New graphics with black-edition grip and brushed magenta-colored terminal.
BENEFITS:
Like all HATROPINA products, this Boom also has quality and performance standards far superior to the market average. Creating the lightest, stiffest, most resistant, and high-performing Boom on the market was our goal (achieved). Also in this case, we tested various prototypes extensively and carefully before going into production with the final version.
The HATROPINA products break away from the mass product logic of "everything the same" of the big majors and also in this case we turned to extremely capable manufacturers, with very high construction standards, who use the best materials and have meticulous, artisanal, and customized care of the final product
Our manufacturer creates its Carbon Prepreg, the cornerstone of the entire process, creating a personalized and customized carbon production for the Boom Hatropina , with the main goal of producing the best stiffness/weight ratio. Each Boom is individually constructed with unique methods and a technologically advanced process, the final result is lightness, stiffness, ergonomics, and geometry. Boom diameter 24.5mm incredibly light, at the same time super stiff and surprises with incredible reflex and drive. Assembled with a wide preload for zero play. Safe, stiff, and stable even at full extension
Both the main body and the terminal are custom-built to achieve the correct distribution for a perfect balance between the front and rear hand. Furthermore, each single arm undergoes a final tensile test to ensure that the actual stiffness is true to the specifications. Note that the weight distribution is towards the front; where there is the connection and distribution of energy/power transmitted from the Board through the Mast. The light rear section allows the rig to move freely without effort during maneuvers. This is in direct opposition to the usual constructions of other brands which, to give “added stiffness”, make larger and heavier rear sections
Customization:
The Boom Hatropina can be available on request in two different stiffnesses, Standard (FL) and High Stiffness (HS), the choice depends on the rider's weight, the range of sails, and the rider's needs.
Materials:
Strictly UD (unidirectional) pre-impregnated Carbon is used, exclusively PAN High Strength (HS) with a modulus value that resides in the threshold between normal modulus and intermediate modulus (IM).
UD instead of carbon fabric, for the indisputable superiority of its final properties (stiffness, strength, weight, reactivity, less fatigue from cyclic loading). What is the challenge of UD carbon? It is the delicate nature, difficulty in handling it, and the meticulousness required to apply it correctly, (therefore very high know-how and higher costs are needed) which is why practically no Boom manufacturer uses it
On our Boom, you will never see the distinct super shiny carbon weave appearance that you see on windsurfing Boom, nor interruptions of fiber alignment within the fabric
Curve:
The super ergonomic curve is oriented for maximum driving comfort and with a natural grip and wrist curve in all conditions.
Handle:
We use the handle Chinook Pro1 Head, one of the best on the market, easy to use with integrated adapter, it fits both SDM and RDM masts. Alternatively, you can choose the handle Streamlined which reduces the total weight by 60 gr
Clips:
Double pin clips with positive locking. We mount longer pins with stamped pin wells, reinforced and thicker tubes around the pin holes. This ensures that the pins are laterally anchored in their seat and cannot swing and transfer breaking loads to its root or the clip carrying it. The arms boast pin-to-hole tolerances lower than other Boom and much more durable.,
Clamp area printed with silicon carbide (SiC) coating to combat abrasion from sand ingress. The PA sealing bushing keeps sand and water out of the Boom and protects the terminal from wear due to torsional and axial loads
Grip:
The material we use is Aortha EVA, produced in the United Kingdom and purchased exclusively from the UK. It is a unique material for its mechanical and aging properties, and it is also suitable for skin contact, making it the most used material for podiatry applications worldwide. The Boom features two grades of this fine EVA, in a dual-density execution: high density along the entire outer perimeter of the Boom and the area of the Harness lines and medium density for the remaining inner part. All sections are beveled and glued with an orientation such that the seams are not stressed by manual traction
Protections:
Wear-resistant strips on the underside of the Harness top area
Rubber bumpers on the terminal
Full rubber wear-resistant strips on the shoulders of the Boom to arm without damage on rough surfaces and asphalt
BEYOND THE STANDARD
Our products are built with the most innovative techniques and the best materials. Every detail is designed for performance purposes.
Use of innovative and premium materials
Thanks to high-performance products with an immediate feeling
Tested every day by Pro
