tiller extension
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Topic: tiller extension
Posted By: mangoman
Subject: tiller extension
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 11:48am
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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 ? |
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Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 11:59am
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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.
------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: Time Lord
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 1:17pm
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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 |
Posted By: maxibuddah
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 1:48pm
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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 |
Posted By: PeterG
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 2:34pm
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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 |
Posted By: Do Different
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 3:00pm
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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. |
Posted By: fudheid
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 3:52pm
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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  on my Ronstan battlesticks.------------- Cheers you only me from over the sea...... |
Posted By: rogerd
Date Posted: 17 Feb 15 at 4:17pm
But first you have to learn to tie a turk heads
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Posted By: iiitick
Date 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. |
Posted By: Bootscooter
Date 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. ------------- |