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winging it 
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 Topic: Pro GripPosted: 18 Apr 14 at 8:39am |
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Yes!
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the same, but different...
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iitick
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Posted: 18 Apr 14 at 7:59am |
Have you reported these modifications to the RYA physical enhancement committee?
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winging it
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Posted: 17 Apr 14 at 11:46pm |
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Oh dear, I have a titanium plate in my hand, plus I'm getting my knee done in two weeks time.
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 17 Apr 14 at 9:01pm |
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I've heard of a bloke who's got replacement legs, he must be able to hike like a nutter- no perching for sure.
He can run so fast he can actually evade justice... 'pparently milady.
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iitick
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Posted: 17 Apr 14 at 8:35pm |
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This changing PY's because of boat modifications gives me an idea. At our club, and many other clubs I believe, the demographic is getting older. With age comes an increasing level of infirmity and inefficiency. Many of us have enlisted the support of the medical profession in order to delay this decline. Personally I have little braided hoses embedded in my chest to keep the old blood flowing. One of my friends has a carbon hip and another a titanium knee. In many sailors this artificial assistance shows a marked increase in performance. Perhaps we should alter personal handicaps to compensate for this external (well internal really) assistance?
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winging it
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Posted: 17 Apr 14 at 6:38pm |
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Although it might not be quite enough to change the py, pro gripping the cockpit and aft deck makes a huge difference in the contender. Previously the only option was nasty rough stuff, falling over, or risk breaking your ankles in foot loops.
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Little Monster
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Posted: 17 Apr 14 at 12:37pm |
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Hi
If you're going to try it yourself get the area really clean and ideally rough the surface (not ideal for a new shiny boat..) mask around the area and use a spray contact adhesive on the boat and warm progrip. Build the glue up in thin layers and don't worry about getting the glue everywhere as it easily comes off with white spirit... If you have an odd shape to fit (including 3D curves) get some flexible clear plastic / bags etc that you can lay tight to the deck so you can see and mark the area needed. Cut around the shape, lay it on the progrip and cut around it to get the shape. Round as many corners as possible and if possible chamfer the edge. When I did my side decks I put electrical tape along the first edge to be stuck as a guide. Try and leave an overhang on the last edge to be glued so that you can leave some excess and trim it after you have glued it. The best place is under the gunnel if you have an overhang. Best advice is to take care, approach with planning and take your time. Oh, and make sure you glue the right side of the progrip... My side decks have lasted two years so far. Good luck Edited by Little Monster - 17 Apr 14 at 6:42pm |
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 3:08pm |
only on the RS Aero.... next question?
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Neptune
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 1:13pm |
only if you put it on the bottom of the hull 
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hobbiteater
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 1:12pm |
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bloody hell, sensible responses, thanks guys
now should progrip change the PY?
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