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Starboard race - DIY cover ideas

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Created by jamesf > 9 months ago, 10 Mar 2020
jamesf
NSW, 1001 posts
10 Mar 2020 9:13PM
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I really like my new starboard race foil. But the alloy mast version doesn't come with any kind of case or covers. I keep my gear in a trailer so it needs some kind of protection.

has anyone found a good DIY cover that fits a race foil? 115cm fuselage and 900 front wing. Ideally something that would fit the whole fuselage and wing assembly without having to disassemble.

Robertos
144 posts
10 Mar 2020 6:22PM
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ski socks for the wings and pipe insulation for the fuselage

CYVRWoody
133 posts
10 Mar 2020 9:05PM
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Old yoga mat.
Corrugated cardboard.

Subsonic
WA, 3354 posts
10 Mar 2020 9:29PM
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I dunno if you'll find something that does the fuse as well, but snides (one of the windfoilers in perth) buys the moth foil covers for wings and mast from KA.

www.kasail.com/mach2/product/Tramps%20-%20Covers

your on your own figuring out which ones fit....

Paducah
2790 posts
10 Mar 2020 11:13PM
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Firearm socks are cheap and protect from minor scratches. Pretty stretchy so fit over the tuttle head pretty easily. If you need ding resistance, the other suggestions sound very nice.

Tibor
NSW, 68 posts
11 Mar 2020 11:40AM
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jamesf said..
I really like my new starboard race foil. But the alloy mast version doesn't come with any kind of case or covers. I keep my gear in a trailer so it needs some kind of protection.

has anyone found a good DIY cover that fits a race foil? 115cm fuselage and 900 front wing. Ideally something that would fit the whole fuselage and wing assembly without having to disassemble.


Cut and saw an old mast cover like l did James! You are halfway there with it already.

Swindy
WA, 456 posts
11 Mar 2020 10:16AM
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I Cut down an old sdm mast bag for my mast. Pvc tube and caps for the fuse and slingshot wing covers for some of my starboard wings. Obviously only using the pvc tube when separated.

Windbot
509 posts
11 Mar 2020 10:31AM
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Old wetsuit leg for the mast and reused closed cell packing foam sheets and duct tape for the wings.

jamesf
NSW, 1001 posts
11 Mar 2020 3:31PM
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Thanks for the ideas everyone. Will be a good job for the upcoming autumn doldrums.

byronmc
NSW, 507 posts
11 Mar 2020 9:33PM
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James I have made covers for my foil I used felt lined floor lino off cuts from carport court. Looks professional and protective. Glue it together 3 sides and one end open I used Velcro works perfectly.
will show you when I see you.



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