Boomkickers are the alternative to mechanical or rigid vangs, support the boom and eliminate the topping lift for sailboats 14' to 38'.Boomkicker works in conjunction with your existing vang tackle to support your boom, allowing you to keep the leech of the main open in light air. It supports the boom when the mainsail is down, so rolling or flaking your main is a breeze and you no longer need a topping lift. Installs easily inside the vang but independently of it, where it is out of the way.Two coated fiberglass spring rods are clamped into PTFE hardcoat anodized aluminum ends and attached to universal mast and boom fittings. Pulling the boom down causes the Boomkicker to flex upward, releasing straightens the Boomkicker lifting the boom.Universal fittings for the mast and boom,fasteners, drill and tap are included. The boom track fitting, standard on larger models, provides additional up travel and adjustment. Additional sizes available.Key FeaturesEliminates the hangups, adjustments and chafe of a topping liftIn light air, lifting the boom opens the leech for a faster sail shape and more speedBoat performance is improved with less weight and windage aloftReefing is safer and easier with better boom controlCombined with a block and tackle vang, the Boomkicker does everything a mechanical vang or rigid vang can do with less cost and less weightThe simple design eliminates sliding tubes and frictionA proven, durable and reliable design with over ten thousand soldPatented flexing spring provides fast response and a near constant force for higher vang efficiencyThe lightweight, low profile design is good for performance and looksEasy installation independent of the vang; No need to replace existing hardwareFittings, fasteners, drill and tap included for a complete packageMast fitting uses the luff groove to eliminate drilling in the mastBoomkicker Boom Supports Selection ChartSuggested Boat SizeInitial Pin to PinMinimum Pin to PinMaximum Force1Stroke Initial2 Min.314-16'*30"25"75 lbs.11" 6"16-19'*34"26"150 lbs.11"