Boomkicker or Solid Vang

[old-sailer]

Ok.. next question...

What is anyones thoughts re boomkicker vs solid vang.

I want to eliminate the topping lift. I won't actually remove it just leave it attached to a bungie and not have to use it.

[Faster]

Boomkicker provides boom lift but no vanging action.... rigid vang does both. So when pricing factor in all the necessary parts (though you can reuse an existing tackle vang with a boomkicker)

[PBzeer]

Rigid vang will be more expensive, but should prove to be the better value in the long run. Check with Garhauer for one.

[old-sailer]

Originally Posted by Faster

Boomkicker provides boom lift but no vanging action.... rigid vang does both. So when pricing factor in all the necessary parts (though you can reuse an existing tackle vang with a boomkicker)

Yes but you leave the Vang on and use it... the kicker is intended to be used with the vang. It just eliminates the need for the topping lift.

I've heard pros and cons re solid vang... some like some hate...

[Gary M]

I have a boom kicker mainly because they are less expensive. The major down fall is that when some one is furling the main they tend to lean on the boom and it will not support them. OK if you are expecting it but can be a "let down" otherwise.

[old-sailer]

Originally Posted by PBzeer

Rigid vang will be more expensive, but should prove to be the better value in the long run. Check with Garhauer for one.

I finally received a reply from Gwido..?? I think it was at Garhauer and yup, they have some really nice solid vangs that will works on my C&C.. The price is not that much more than the kicker. I have only previously seem the pole type support but the ones Garhauer has are vangs and have adjustment lines on them also. Nice...

$319 for kicker $495 for boom vang..