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Sail buttons wanted

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Created by Kirill > 9 months ago, 19 Oct 2015
Kirill
NSW, 5 posts
19 Oct 2015 9:22PM
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Hi guys,

I am Kirill.
I am new to windsurfing and just about to stand on board.
I've bought used beginner geers recently. Just realised the sail battens are missing. Unfortunately I've lost seller's contacts And can't get them from him.
so I am looking for battens. I attached a few photos of a sail. May be someone has them dusting in his garage.

Thanks in advance.
Kirill








jfunk
QLD, 255 posts
19 Oct 2015 8:30PM
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Battens.

Go to a sailmaker, any sailmaker

powersloshin
NSW, 1839 posts
20 Oct 2015 7:04AM
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Not only you miss the battens, but also the tensioners. Buying all new will cost you much more than the sail is worth. I can give you the 3-4 shorter ones on top and bottom, usually I sail in Botany at weekends, will send you a message on Friday.

Kirill
NSW, 5 posts
20 Oct 2015 6:41PM
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Thanks powersloshin,

I was given a demaged sail and now I have battens. They are slightly longer but I think I can cut them.
My problem now is tensioners. Where can I get them and more important what type do I need?

Any help apreciated.

albentley
NSW, 297 posts
20 Oct 2015 8:10PM
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Best place to get tensioners would be from an old sail....

powersloshin
NSW, 1839 posts
20 Oct 2015 8:41PM
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The top ones need minimum tension, probably you can just cut them a little longer, file a groove accross and lock them with the rope. I should have a few spare for the bottom ones that need more tension. Are you coming to Botany this weekend ?

Kirill
NSW, 5 posts
21 Oct 2015 6:10PM
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Yes, I am going to Botany on Saturday.
would be great to meet you over there.

BenKirk
NSW, 600 posts
23 Oct 2015 8:55AM
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Kirilli is the seller on seabreeze and did he/she say it was damaged/missing battens? Pretty poor form if they didn't.

Kirill
NSW, 5 posts
23 Oct 2015 6:42PM
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BenKirk said..
Kirilli is the seller on seabreeze and did he/she say it was damaged/missing battens? Pretty poor form if they didn't.


Hi BenKirk,

I bought it on Gumtree in June. Tried it only a week ago because of the winter time. Relied on seller's honesty.
He told me that the gear is 'ready to go'. Then I found a missing an extension mast and got him a few bucks back. But I could not even think there should be battens inside sail.

Kirill
NSW, 5 posts
25 Oct 2015 7:30PM
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Would like to thank George once again.
He was so generous to share battens with me! Now my sail is ready to go.

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