Starboard race - DIY cover ideas

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jamesf
jamesf
NSW
1003 posts
NSW, 1003 posts
10 Mar 2020 9:13pm
I really like my new starboard race foil. But the alloy mast version doesn't come with any kind of case or covers. I keep my gear in a trailer so it needs some kind of protection.

has anyone found a good DIY cover that fits a race foil? 115cm fuselage and 900 front wing. Ideally something that would fit the whole fuselage and wing assembly without having to disassemble.
Robertos
Robertos
144 posts
144 posts
10 Mar 2020 6:22pm
ski socks for the wings and pipe insulation for the fuselage
CYVRWoody
CYVRWoody
133 posts
133 posts
10 Mar 2020 9:05pm
Old yoga mat.
Corrugated cardboard.
Subsonic
Subsonic
WA
3425 posts
WA, 3425 posts
10 Mar 2020 9:29pm
I dunno if you'll find something that does the fuse as well, but snides (one of the windfoilers in perth) buys the moth foil covers for wings and mast from KA.

www.kasail.com/mach2/product/Tramps%20-%20Covers

your on your own figuring out which ones fit....

Paducah
Paducah
2844 posts
2844 posts
10 Mar 2020 11:13pm
Firearm socks are cheap and protect from minor scratches. Pretty stretchy so fit over the tuttle head pretty easily. If you need ding resistance, the other suggestions sound very nice.
Tibor
Tibor
NSW
68 posts
NSW, 68 posts
11 Mar 2020 11:40am
jamesf said..
I really like my new starboard race foil. But the alloy mast version doesn't come with any kind of case or covers. I keep my gear in a trailer so it needs some kind of protection.

has anyone found a good DIY cover that fits a race foil? 115cm fuselage and 900 front wing. Ideally something that would fit the whole fuselage and wing assembly without having to disassemble.


Cut and saw an old mast cover like l did James! You are halfway there with it already.
Swindy
Swindy
WA
456 posts
WA, 456 posts
11 Mar 2020 10:16am
I Cut down an old sdm mast bag for my mast. Pvc tube and caps for the fuse and slingshot wing covers for some of my starboard wings. Obviously only using the pvc tube when separated.
Windbot
Windbot
510 posts
510 posts
11 Mar 2020 10:31am
Old wetsuit leg for the mast and reused closed cell packing foam sheets and duct tape for the wings.
jamesf
jamesf
NSW
1003 posts
NSW, 1003 posts
11 Mar 2020 3:31pm
Thanks for the ideas everyone. Will be a good job for the upcoming autumn doldrums.
byronmc
byronmc
NSW
508 posts
NSW, 508 posts
11 Mar 2020 9:33pm
James I have made covers for my foil I used felt lined floor lino off cuts from carport court. Looks professional and protective. Glue it together 3 sides and one end open I used Velcro works perfectly.
will show you when I see you.
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