Boom Grip Replacement

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surfgrub
surfgrub
NSW
105 posts
NSW, 105 posts
1 Dec 2014 12:15pm
The foam grip on my boom is finally so bad that I need to replace it... Does anyone know what i should use & where to source it?

Rgd's, G...
ejmack
ejmack
VIC
1308 posts
VIC, 1308 posts
1 Dec 2014 1:08pm
Surf Sail Australia I think sell the grip

http://www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/showProduct/Windsurfing/Boom+Accessories/c230/Chinook+EVA+Boom+Grip+Set++Black

Great thread & video here on how to do it.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/General/Boom-re-grip-video/

have fun!
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
WA, 4019 posts
1 Dec 2014 10:40am
ejmack said..
Surf Sail Australia I think sell the grip

http://www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/showProduct/Windsurfing/Boom+Accessories/c230/Chinook+EVA+Boom+Grip+Set++Black

Great thread & video here on how to do it.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/General/Boom-re-grip-video/

have fun!


Surf sail australia do sell it, and it is quite good fun to regrip your boom. Getting the old grip off is the hardest part.
My tip for applying the grip is to start at the front end and stretch it a bit longitudinally as you go around the curve at the front of the boom. This makes it curl around the boom and also prevents wrinkles forming on the inside as you wrap the grip around.
SeaSkip
SeaSkip
VIC
97 posts
VIC, 97 posts
1 Dec 2014 2:13pm
I'm looking at this stuff;
www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-seals/gasket-sheeting-non-asbestos-cork/cork-bonded-neoprene-and-nitrile/cork-neoprene-1270x762x1-60mm-np50-elect/p/05250305
Comes in 0.8mm thickness as well as this 1.6mm. It doesn't come longer though so will require a join.
About $20 for the sheet.
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1855 posts
NSW, 1855 posts
1 Dec 2014 2:29pm
Anyone that thinks regripping a boom is fun has alien dna in her genes.
I am trying french whipping, will let you know how it goes. It's not delicious cream or deranged flagellation btw
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
WA, 4019 posts
1 Dec 2014 1:29pm
powersloshin said..
Anyone that thinks regripping a boom is fun has alien dna in her genes.
I am trying french whipping, will let you know how it goes. It's not delicious cream or deranged flagellation btw


Trying a new skill and getting a good result first time is always fun.
I only wish I had as much success with gybing.
Jupiter
Jupiter
2156 posts
2156 posts
1 Dec 2014 3:35pm
I got very sneaky and lazy...I only re-grip the front hand and back-hand portions, as well as the short lengths where the harness lines hang off. The curvy section where my hands rarely used, I left them bare !
surfgrub
surfgrub
NSW
105 posts
NSW, 105 posts
1 Dec 2014 9:43pm
Thanks for all the tips & info. Very appreciated.

maybe see you out there sometime.

Rgd's, G...
WazzaYotty
WazzaYotty
QLD
302 posts
QLD, 302 posts
2 Dec 2014 12:22pm




powersloshin said..

Anyone that thinks regripping a boom is fun has alien dna in her genes.
I am trying french whipping, will let you know how it goes. It's not delicious cream or deranged flagellation btw



Great idea so I had a look around for a good French whipping. While the wife was out.




Looks like a stable arrangement and the instructions are clear and simple....what could possibly go wrong?
Nice idea..I'm going to give it a try but I suspect that my effort won't look neat and tidy like that!
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