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Topic: spinnaker wanted... |
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murphcbr6 |
Posted: 07-Jun-06 10:03 |
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bit cheeky this but...
does anybody have an old ISO spinnaker that they'd like to donate to a worthy cause (me!)?
I'm currently still learning how to sail and I've bought an old ISO as my first assymetric - and unfortunately I spend more time capsizing than sailing - my current spinnaker gets used mostly as a trawler fishing net - and was in fairly poor shape when I got the boat - its full of tears and is pretty much like tissue paper across large sections and I dont see it lasting much longer.
I really should buy a new one - but - while I'm still learning I dont want to risk damaging a brand new one. What I really need is another old spinny to mistreat while I practise.
So... if anyone has got a spinny that they've "retired", - no matter what condition - I'd be most grateful to take it off your hands(obviously I'd be willing to pay any postage and packing costs)
contact me on neil.murphy@cis.co.uk if you think you can help? |
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Jim ISO 511 |
Posted: 07-Jun-06 15:46 |
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Hi Neil,
I've been persevering with a really old kite for a couple of years and have just upgraded to a slightly newer one. The one I'm using now is an original pink/yellow kite and definately quite old but still has some 'scrunch' left in it.
The old kite was terrible - especially once it got wet - difficult to launch, difficult to gybe and difficult to drop - I can definately sympathise with your trawling incidents! I can't believe I persevered with it for so long as the new(er) one is much easier to handle and I got it off this message board for £200. So I'm sorry but I couldn't inflict the old kite on you - and would advise spending a (little) bit of money to get one that isn't impossible to use.
Jim (ISO 511). |
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Bob Ladell |
Posted: 07-Jun-06 17:16 |
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Guys - you need the Nikwax trick. Saves all that hassle and for only about £7 / bottle form Millets. Floppy kites work like ( nearly ) new.
Some Pro-Lube in the chute opening also helps a lot as does Pro-Lube on all the kite blocks - sparingly - and not on the halyard.
Bob
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murphcbr6 |
Posted: 08-Jun-06 11:59 |
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Nikwax - is that the stuff you wash in or spray on?
do you really think it'll help? - you can see daylight through my spinny. |
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Bob Ladell |
Posted: 09-Jun-06 00:02 |
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It's the stuff in the white plastic bottle with purple writing / logos. You spray it on - a dry kite - then rub in with kitchen towel or a paint brush - then let it dry fully for about 3 days before use.
If your kite is that thin then it sounds like it's kind of a tad tired. However, it's an ideal test ground as you are unlikely to make it worse by trying the tip. Think you will find it helps a lot in and out of the chute.
Try it - you've only got £7 and a couple hours to lose.
Used it on one of my kites - extended the life by 12 months+ of club racing, then lent it to someone who forgot / trashed theirs - and they came close to beating us ........... |
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Colin Snook |
Posted: 11-Jun-06 14:54 |
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I tried the wash in stuff by mistake (as didn't have bob's email with me in the shop!). Washed it overnight in the solution in the bath. Stirring at regular intervals. This works and seems to have given the whole kite a new lease of life but maybe not as strong as the spray on stuff. Also can't concentrate it on the areas of wear (round the patches). |
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