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A Boomkicker 〔(The Alternative to Mechanical or Rigid Vangs )〕〔(Questions and Answers )〕 is a modern mechanical device on boats that pushes the boom up by one or more glassfiber rods. If the boom is sheeted in the rods will bend and produce a force upwards. * In light air, a Boomkicker lifts the boom and opens the leech * No Topping lift is required when using the Boomkicker * Reefing is safer and easier with better boom control * When dropping the main the boom will not hit the deck * A Boomkicker does not replace the vang but works in close collaboration with the vang The boomkicker is, among others, widely used on the International Dragon Class.〔(Discussion about a Dragon picture )〕 == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Boomkicker」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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