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    Posted: 12 Dec 05 at 1:05pm
Originally posted by NickA

If it's actually for a Contender then talk to Graham Scott at Wavelength and he'll cut it to the correct shape for a Contender.

In fact it's for a laser 2.  But having removed the centre block and converted to off the boom sheeting I've nothing to push off of when getting out on the wire.  Plus being able to trap off the floor in light conditions and from the very back of the gunnels (where the "non slip" gelcoat runs out) when hammering down wind ... would be useful.

Wondering about a few strategically placed strips rather than acres of sheeting.  Waddya think?

....... alternatively could buy a proper contender instead of b*****ing about single handing a small 2 hander.

 

There's a knackered looking one on ebay at the mo. All the kit is wrong on it but it's only on for about £250.
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Originally posted by NickA

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....... alternatively could buy a proper contender instead of b*****ing about single handing a small 2 hander.

 

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If it's actually for a Contender then talk to Graham Scott at Wavelength and he'll cut it to the correct shape for a Contender.

In fact it's for a laser 2.  But having removed the centre block and converted to off the boom sheeting I've nothing to push off of when getting out on the wire.  Plus being able to trap off the floor in light conditions and from the very back of the gunnels (where the "non slip" gelcoat runs out) when hammering down wind ... would be useful.

Wondering about a few strategically placed strips rather than acres of sheeting.  Waddya think?

....... alternatively could buy a proper contender instead of b*****ing about single handing a small 2 hander.

 
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Originally posted by Matt Jackson

I expect so Rick, check the user name.

Ah; well I await the price ...

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I expect so Rick, check the user name.
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Originally posted by xtremity

Can I recommend if you are after a large sheet (1.1m x 1.8m) you contact Xtremity on 01329 663883, you can get it in either adhesive backed or plain, in a variety of colours.

Xtremity are the UK supplier of Pro grip to the Retail and Trade outlets and developed the both the plain and the sticky version some of you love and some hate.

If applied correctly the sticky backed verison should last as long as the non glued version. One of the main reasons for the sticky one not lasting is poor surface preparation. unfortunatley salty and or greasy  surfaces doesn't make for very good bonding!

The other forgotten art is to make sure you round of any corners, if you leave it witht he cut square corners it is easier for the pro grip to start to lift, and as with any stuck down item once they start lifting they get pulled, caught and all the water/salt/dirt get's underneath and then causes them to lift.

CHeers, I have a new boat coming in the new year and want to get it progripped up before it gets wet. I will work out how much I need.

Do you  know how much it is for a sheet that size?

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FWIW

I've used two surfaces, two pot polyurethane varnished wood and two pot polyurethane painted glass. On both I found that adhesive backed stayed on longer than evostik.

I tried polyurethane glue and found it stuck to the painted surface but not the progrip.
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Can I recommend if you are after a large sheet (1.1m x 1.8m) you contact Xtremity on 01329 663883, you can get it in either adhesive backed or plain, in a variety of colours.

Xtremity are the UK supplier of Pro grip to the Retail and Trade outlets and developed the both the plain and the sticky version some of you love and some hate.

If applied correctly the sticky backed verison should last as long as the non glued version. One of the main reasons for the sticky one not lasting is poor surface preparation. unfortunatley salty and or greasy  surfaces doesn't make for very good bonding!

The other forgotten art is to make sure you round of any corners, if you leave it witht he cut square corners it is easier for the pro grip to start to lift, and as with any stuck down item once they start lifting they get pulled, caught and all the water/salt/dirt get's underneath and then causes them to lift.



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Does anyone know where you can buy this in sheets rather than the usual strips?

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I used the self adhesive pro grip on my 800, and its still there, no problems what so ever. I put it on just under a year ago, so I dont know why everyones having problems with it.
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