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Re-gripping booms

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Created by Jethrow > 9 months ago, 19 Mar 2008
Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
19 Mar 2008 7:24PM
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Is there anyone in the Sydney area that re-grips booms. I have a Pryde X-9 310 boom for the formula board and the grip's coming off pretty bad. I'm after someone that does this sort of thing and how much it costs. I'm not sure I want to do it my self if that's what some of you are thinking. Is it possible to reuse the grip currently on it as it's only coming away, not really damaged.

Thanks

WINDSURFnSNOW
NSW, 1613 posts
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19 Mar 2008 7:35PM
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HI Jethro,

We've got grip by the sheet or in kit format. I can do it for you but it cost a bit cause it isn't that much fun to do. Anyone can do it just get the preparation sorted and have the right equipment.

Sam.

555
892 posts
19 Mar 2008 7:54PM
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I thought X9 grips are covered by warranty? NP had a dud production run, all the grips fall off prematurely, and a Pryde dealer should be able to re-grip with proper NP grip at no charge. At least that's what the dealers in NZ have been doing...

Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
20 Mar 2008 9:06AM
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If I had to guess I'd say this boom is at least 5 years old. Just a guess bit I thing the warranty just ran out.

thewindmap
WA, 51 posts
21 Mar 2008 10:28AM
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considering that a broken boom is about as bad as it gets equipment-failure-wise, I'd consider re-grip time to be replacement time...

NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
21 Mar 2008 1:41PM
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thewindmap said...

considering that a broken boom is about as bad as it gets equipment-failure-wise, I'd consider re-grip time to be replacement time...


That raises an interesting point. How can you tell when a carbon boom is on the way out? I understand the carbon bits will last virtually for ever. For that matter, how can you tell if a mast is on the way out. I had a North Excellerator mast that took a set and on close inspection I could see lots of tiny short horizontal cracks around the boom area. I don't know what ultimately became of it. It could still be going strong for all I know.

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
21 Mar 2008 11:08PM
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I like how he glossed over getting the old grip off...

NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
22 Mar 2008 12:26AM
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nebbian said...

I like how he glossed over getting the old grip off...


Yeah, I've done that. Cow of a job. If ever I do it again I will try the acetone in the garbage bag trick.



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