Proper Boom Control - Preventing Equipment Damage and Extending Lifespan So we have what's called tension controls If I push forward on the gear or twist or however the operator's control is the easier I push it the slower the boom starts The easier I back off the slower the boom slows down So if we start easy and stop easy we limit the amount of pressure that we put against that gear which again limits the amount of wear and tear So I can go and look at a boom that's only two years old And I'm

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