In KewCast Episode 72, John interviews Tom Barnes of Selirk about the Boomstik. We talk about the MOI tuning weights, durability testing, and concerns about loose edge guards.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:17 Selkirk Boomstik Interview with Tom Barnes

2:42 How long did R&D take on the Boomstik?

4:42 What kind of metal is used on the MOI weights?

5:31 MOI Weights: Why This Weight, and Why This Location?

8:53 John's theory about the MOI weight and placement - is it true?

14:14 Are loose edge guards a concern on the Boomstik?

16:53 Is there a Boomstik without MOI weight approved at UPA-A?

20:24 Are there plans to release a Boomstik without the MOI weights?

21:36 Will the Boomstik be released as a main line paddle eventually?

23:29 What kinds of durability testing were performed on the Boomstik?

25:20 Is there a break-in period with the Boomstik?

27:25 Has Selkirk addressed the issue of disbonding with full-foam paddles?

28:25 Kew & A: Can you chart out how the Life Time Ball degrades over time?

34:30 How does the Boomstik compare to the Element 6 Surtr?

36:42 If you weighted up the Selkirk ERA exactly the same as the Boomstik, how would they compare?

40:17 How is the dwell time of the Boomstik compared to the Gearbox GX2 Power?

42:00 What's your choice betwen the Boomstik elongated vs. widebody?