New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: tiller extension
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

tiller extension
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Bootscooter View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 15 May 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1094 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Bootscooter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: tiller extension
    Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 7:49pm


I agree with many of the others.... carbon won't need too much extra grip, but a band of tape (thick enough to feel it) about 2 inches from the end will remind you that you're running out of length (oooh-errr Missus).
Sorry if this sounds like a egg-sucking lesson, but if you're needing extra grip because you're hauling like hell on the tiller, then I'd suggest you either adjust your rig forward a bit (or apply more Cunningham), or you need to sail the boat flatter.

Edited by Bootscooter - 17 Feb 15 at 7:49pm
Back to Top
iiitick View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work


Joined: 04 Jun 14
Location: gb
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 478 		Post Options Post Options   Quote iiitick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 6:05pm
Just tape a plastic ball on the end...not too big though or it will not fit in your mouth in extremis.
Back to Top
rogerd View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 25 May 04
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1076 		Post Options Post Options   Quote rogerd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 4:17pm
Originally posted by fudheid

put a turks head knot on the end, then you have a 'stop' which lets you know you only have an inch left.....
works for me  Smile on my Ronstan battlesticks.
 
But first you have to learn to tie a turk heads
Back to Top
fudheid View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 21 Apr 11
Location: 51.53 N 01.28 E
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 241 		Post Options Post Options   Quote fudheid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 3:52pm
put a turks head knot on the end, then you have a 'stop' which lets you know you only have an inch left.....
works for me  Smile on my Ronstan battlesticks.
Cheers you

only me from over the sea......
Back to Top
Do Different View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 26 Jan 12
Location: North
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1312 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Do Different Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 3:00pm
As said, too grippy can feel really awkward. 

I wouldn't bother putting special grip on the end section, maybe just the lightest ball you can find, bonus of a light sealed tube is that you stand a chance of recovering it if the joint fails in extremis and you drop it over the side.

I have come to like moderate uniform grip over the whole length, if the tube as made is too slippy I would try epoxing an open spiral of cloth tape/ribbon up it. It really doesn't need a lot to give enough grip, how hard are you pulling it anyway?

I now have C2 Nite Stick extensions on both my boats (Contender & Hiking helm) and couldn't wish for better.
 
Back to Top
PeterG View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 12 Jan 08
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 822 		Post Options Post Options   Quote PeterG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 2:34pm
This probably depends on the tube, but in my view leaving it bare is best. Whereas I always struggled looking for the perfect non slip when I had an alloy extension on my Contender, I found the carbon one had an almost perfect compromise of stick and slip. Too non stick and you it won't slip easily through your hand when you are moving out. Unfortunately, not all carbon tubes have the same finish, and I no longer have the Contender, and can't remember who made the stick. I find the Fatso extension on my Laser also works very well nude, but again that has a rougher finish than some others.

So, if you haven't used it already my advice is try it before you start sticking stuff on it.
Peter
Ex Cont 707
Ex Laser 189635
DY 59
Back to Top
maxibuddah View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 06 Mar 09
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1760 		Post Options Post Options   Quote maxibuddah Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 1:48pm
I've seen that done with insulation take over the string too. You'll have to wrap it tightly though otherwise it'll come off
Everything I say is my opinion, honest
Back to Top
Time Lord View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work


Joined: 03 Dec 13
Location: Warwickshire
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 301 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Time Lord Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 1:17pm
What I have seen down which works well is to use thin rope (1-2mm) to wind a very very open spiral along the tube where you need to grip it. Then cover in heat shrink to hold rope in place. Heat shrink can be got cheaply from Maplin Electronics.

Also seen bike handlebar covering used but this does not wear as well.
Merlin Rocket 3609
Back to Top
jeffers View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 29 Mar 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3048 		Post Options Post Options   Quote jeffers Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 11:59am
I wouldn't put heat shrink on. You may find something like a gold club handle might work or just put a big stopper on the end Rooster style.

It depends on the current finish of the tube really, you may find you dont need any additional grip.


Edited by jeffers - 17 Feb 15 at 12:00pm
Paul
----------------------
D-Zero GBR 74
Back to Top
mangoman View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 09 Jul 09
Location: norfolk
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 69 		Post Options Post Options   Quote mangoman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 11:48am
I have a nice carbon tube to use as my tiller extension. What should I make the non slip grip at the end from ?
I have been suggested to use self amalgamating tape.
What about the cold shrink tubes or heat shrink even ?
An extension I had before had a nice pro grip type cover; where can I get hold of one of those to slip on ?
Any other suggestions ?
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy