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William H Frump 
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 Topic: Tiller extension jointsPosted: 12 Apr 10 at 3:25pm |
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one of these will sort your problem
http://shop.pinbax.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid= 33713&itemtitle=Composite Universal Joint
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Blackie
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Posted: 12 Apr 10 at 1:42pm |
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The seasure joint is quite rare but Ronstan joints are more flexible than most. Although I don't thinkyou'll find a joint flexible enough that the extn doesn't at least try to move towards the centre of the boat when you let go...
I'm not sure the carbon ones are much lighter but they are much stiffer (holt crap apart) and offer a more "positive" experience steering the boat. And if you get a C2 one you probably won't be repairing it (ever) as they are carbon and kevlar. The ONLY extn to be DESIGNED for the purpose.... If you drill a small hole close to the joint at one end and out through the knob on the end. Join the 2 holes with a bit of string and you won't lose the bits if you do break it...Repairable... |
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alstorer
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Posted: 17 Mar 10 at 9:25pm |
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Of course, twin stick boats don't suffer this problem- though long tillers really do need to be carbon, aluminium ones quickly become wiggly...
If you catch all the bits of a carbon one, it can be easily repaired. Aluminium ones never properly straighten out, and the act of bending and straightening weakens them. Edited by alstorer |
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RS400atC
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Posted: 17 Mar 10 at 5:57pm |
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They splinter and your race is over. At least you can straighted an ali one (once? sometimes? it may break of course!) and carry on racing.
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Strangler
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Posted: 17 Mar 10 at 5:01pm |
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Yea I have been meaning to try a lump of lead on the end. |
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laser193713
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Posted: 16 Mar 10 at 10:30pm |
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Try drilling out the middle of the current one, then put a thin, 2mm or so, cord in there and attach it to both the top and bottom of the joint, this should weaken the joint to make it more flexible and also by using the rope core it will prevent a disaster should it break due to the thinner material. Alternatively cut UJ above its base and below where it comes out of the tiller and replace it with a bit of 7/8mm rope epoxyed and perhaps screwed in place in each side. It would also look more pimp that rubber! |
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GybeFunny
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Posted: 16 Mar 10 at 9:10pm |
I didnt buy a carbon extension for its lightness, I bought it as it is stronger and doesnt bend. I tend to drop it when changing hands after a tack when it is behind my back, I dont like it when it springs into the air and would rather it just sat on the deck ready for me to collect it from where I left it rather than chasing it into the centre of the boat! I like the idea of the more supple seasure joint. |
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 16 Mar 10 at 9:03pm |
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Decent ones don't bend like crappy alloy extensions when you sit on them!
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Posted: 16 Mar 10 at 9:03pm |
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I always felt that the heavier the stick it hurt my wrist....on the 700 anyways. although the thinner ones snapped really easily when I forgot to let go when I tripped up. |
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alstorer
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Posted: 16 Mar 10 at 9:00pm |
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carbon extensions tend to hurt less when your helm hits you in the face with it.
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