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  Wave Boom Test report of magazine WIND 04/2003:

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

  Freeride Boom
Reviewed in UK Boards Magazine March 2003  (Boom Megatest)

Gun Freeride, Size: 165-215cm, Price: £84
Construction: Aluminium


The Gun Freeride boom has a Prydestyle clamp where a split, curved plastic collar is pushed around the mast. Most people liked it but it needs a certain technique and is tricky to put on until you know the knack (See the Pryde write-up for the full story on this). The plastic used appears to be slightly less malleable than the Pryde. The textured grip was universally liked,  as was the loop loop go back end. The adjustment is OK but not exceptional and the pin locks were a little on the flimsy side. Nevertheless, the Gun boom comes with much the same features as the more expensive booms on test. It works well, feeling solid and reliable in use, (see Note) and it scores OK in our stiffness test.

Overall
We’d certainly recommend it as a great value for money boom at almost half the price of some others on test.

Also Available:
Freeride 14-190 £83, 190-240 £87
Race 170-220 £93, 200-250 £95, 250-300 £97
Wave 140-190 £87, 150-200 £89
Carbon booms available soon, prices from £223

Notes
          Our boom has the highest wall thickness listed on the test at 1.75mm

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