I need a barefoot boom for my Air 210TE. I noticed that BI has both pylon and tower attached booms. Has anyone used the tower boom? It looks more adjustable, but looks like a pain to put on and take off.

I had the same dilemma and went with the standard boom. I'm not an engineer - but I was worried about the torsional (sp?) forces on the tower from the tower boom. Maybe that's not a valid concern - but why take the chance.

I used a Bi Tower boom last year. As far as I am concerned it is the only choice for a V drive. <BR> <BR>Advantages <BR>No boom in the boat nothing to climb over <BR>it is very solid no bounce back <BR>With a V drive it puts you up to the front of the boat away from all the side spray. <BR> <BR>Disadvantages <BR>much harder to put on <BR>much harder to adjust height of the boom <BR> <BR> <BR>IF you own an inboard I would go with a regular boom. If you own a V drive the Tower boom is the only way to go IMHO

I agree with Kevin. <BR>I use the BI Tower boom on my VLX. <BR>Best way to go for a V drive. <BR> <BR>Ken