Mowing mower discharge boot

[duner9]

I need to start thinking about collecting leaves with my BX2200. Has anyone bought the boot that attaches to the discharge shoot of the 60" mower? I use a separate 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine to suck the leaves from the chute to a cart I pull behind the tractor.

How much does this boot cost? Carver tells me around $175 which seems high for a piece of molded black plastic. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

warren