Are our C-22 booms strong enough to rig a boom brake or preventer mid-boom? I've been seeing really positive reviews of systems like the Dutchman, and several people have reported good results with climbing belay devices (e.g. a figure-8) for small boats. But a brake is usually rigged mid-boom - near or in conjunction with the vang. I'd be interested in trying such a system, but not if it means risking the boom!
Obviously, using dynamic nylon rope (as recommended by @thinwater) will limit the shock, but perhaps not enough. Any thoughts on how to calculate the required spar strength and estimate whether the C-22's boom is heavy enough? Or do we need to stick with an end-boom preventer (which usually means running a line farther forward and re-rigging it after each jibe)?
Obviously, using dynamic nylon rope (as recommended by @thinwater) will limit the shock, but perhaps not enough. Any thoughts on how to calculate the required spar strength and estimate whether the C-22's boom is heavy enough? Or do we need to stick with an end-boom preventer (which usually means running a line farther forward and re-rigging it after each jibe)?