The MauiSails philosophy to deliver a complete high performance windsurfing rig progresses one giant step toward reality with the introduction of the new MauiSails Performance Aluminum Boom range. The MauiSails Team has pioneered many innovative features to bring value and performance to the aluminum boom component.

At the top of the features list is the unique MauiSails Front End design. The result of over 2 years in development, the MauiSails Front End is a Carbon Race Boom specific design.

"Our thinking was quite simple" said International Sales Manager, Rick Whidden "design one Front End strong enough to absorb the loads transferred through the Front End of a Carbon Race Boom. Any windsurfer, on any boom size or configuration, aluminum or carbon fiber would strongly desire a Front End with the durability consistent with the demands placed on it by a Carbon Race Boom. Our intent was always to apply the Front End to both our Aluminum Boom and our Carbon Boom."

To fulfill this goal the MauiSails Front End design features broader surface area and a 'snap on' function that increases the life of the mast and makes the boom attachment the easiest task in the rigging process.

The MauiSails Front End is both lightweight, built in super tough plastics and ergonomically designed to absorb and release high energy loads between the power of the rig and the speed of the board. The Team then applied the MauiSails Front End to a specific adaptation for connecting aluminum boom arms into a complete component for windsurfing. In a 'think outside the box' configuration, the MauiSails Team designed the Performance Aluminum Boom Front End to fit over the alu boom arms instead of inside such as with alternative alu booms on the market today. The key benefit is increased stiffness from a bigger diameter tube connecting the 2 boom arms on the MauiSails Performance Aluminum Boom. Both light weight and stiffness come from this design feature.

With the huge performance advantage of the MauiSails Front End is the Team's selection of heat treated T-8 stiffness high quality aluminum boom arms bent to specific shapes for each model in the Performance Aluminum Boom range. Many years of testing the optimum boom curves to draw out the highest performance and range from sails has been integrated into the curves of the new MauiSails Performance Aluminum Boom. Finished with super durable Boom Grip at a comfortable 32 mm O.D., the Performance Aluminum Boom is a joy to hang on to for extended windsurfing sessions. Integrated Harness Line indicators allow side to side assimilation of harness line positions.

Continuous Rear Ends deliver the optimum stiffness to weight at the back of the boom. The Performance Aluminum Booms feature convenient Loop and Go outhaul attachment in the smaller sizes and triple pulley with integrated cleats for adjustable outhaul system adaptability in the longer models. Single Push Pin system adjustment matched to length indicated back ends delivering 50 cm range insures ease of use and precise fit to the outhaul dimension of the sail.

At MauiSails, our philosophy is the integration of components to deliver Synergy in the performance of the rig. The new MauiSails Performance Aluminum Boom is a dramatic step in that direction. Delivering high value to performance with innovation features is the MauiSails trademark and expressed to its most logical conclusion in the Performance Aluminum Boom range.