Hi Watertribe,
BSD has been working hard to produce better sailing rigs and I would like to report to the Watertribe on how BSD rigs held up in this challenge. There were no reported failures with the Boss Extreme or sails. The Extreme crosstube was designed and implemented about 2 years ago to deal with the extreme weather conditions that the Watertribe faces. There has been no reported failures to BSD in the 2 years the Extreme Boss has been introduced..
We did have a failure of plastic fast pins that are no longer being used or produced by BSD in the last 15 years. BSD switched to stainless fast pins about 15 years ago. IF YOU ARE USING PLASTIC FAST PINS, PLEASE REPLACE THEM. How did BSD learned about this failure. BSD's representative was there to help make repairs.{Jon Sairs of Sail Your Kayak}
BSD is always working on improving product. The first event BSD attended was the Watertribe and I was weclomed by the Chief and by the Watertribe. BSD does admire the hard work and dedication of all who are involved in this event.
At the first Watertribe event I attended, I was approched by a sailior who informed me that the Boss rig had to be made stronger. BSD listened and how many sailiors have survived severe weather conditions. I am losing count.. BSD is not the only reason Sailors survive. IT IS THE SKILL OF THE WATERTRIBE SAILOR.- BSD is only a tool and BSD learns and applies. BSD will be developing more products and if you need customizing or help with products contact me.
MADDAVE
BSD salutes all the Watertribers who sail or paddle in the Watertibe events.