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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 |