non slip floor

   Oh what a lot of complexity - haven't you heard of Sex Wax?  Its the stuff surfers use on their boards.  Rub it on any surface you might tread on and you will not slip.  Its cheaper and lighter than progrip and doesn't damage your wetsuit like abrasives.  I sail a 4000 - the crew has to put one foot in front of the shrouds when beating in light winds.  Although there is no texture there he has no trouble because of the wax.

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redback Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502	Post Options Post Reply Quote redback Report Post Quote Reply Topic: non slip floor Posted: 22 Aug 05 at 7:15pm
	Oh what a lot of complexity - haven't you heard of Sex Wax? Its the stuff surfers use on their boards. Rub it on any surface you might tread on and you will not slip. Its cheaper and lighter than progrip and doesn't damage your wetsuit like abrasives. I sail a 4000 - the crew has to put one foot in front of the shrouds when beating in light winds. Although there is no texture there he has no trouble because of the wax.

Phil eltringham Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: England/Hitchin Online Status: Offline Posts: 1105	Post Options Post Reply Quote Phil eltringham Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 05 at 9:41am
	the other trick is to mix up some expoxy with sugar in. paint it onto the deck, leave it to dry then rince it. The water washes the sugar off the top and leaves a pitted surface which is grippy but will not shread your knees. never tried it myself but know people who swear by it
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Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 05 at 8:02am
	Sheets of progrip would be best. You will need to sand back to a smooth surface and then apply with evostick. A lot of Contenders progrip the inside of their hulls for downwind sailing when we kneel in the bottom of the boat. It can also be used to trapeze off in marginal conditions.
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mnorman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote mnorman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 05 at 9:28pm
	Just sailing a wooden self draining Phantom, with a curved floor, its painted with international deck paint, which is a bit gritty. But I am still slipping all over the place, spend a fair bit of time on one knee or other, so don't want anything thats going to shred me legs!! Any recommendations of either a good non slip idea, or failing that some real grippy boot recommendations!