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Getting a grip

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Created by da vecta > 9 months ago, 1 Jun 2016
da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
1 Jun 2016 11:45AM
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Is there anyone out there that can re-do a boom grip for me? Happy to pay to get the done. It's an RSX.

BSN101
WA, 2372 posts
1 Jun 2016 11:34AM
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I saw a you tube flick from Severne on how to do it. Have a look it may help if no-one can help you out.

jusavina
QLD, 1489 posts
1 Jun 2016 2:02PM
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Here are my rates:

Labor to stick the new grip and finishing touch: $0
Labor to clean the old grip from the boom: $1 million

You'll have to add the cost of the grip and contact glue (gel) to that.

evilC
QLD, 680 posts
1 Jun 2016 2:55PM
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I have done it a couple of times. It's pretty easy, takes a couple of hours all up. Don't want to do yours but happy to provide tips for free


Tip 1 - Wrap a towel soaked in paint thinners around the boom, cover with Glad Wrap and leave for 30 mins, and the old grip falls off

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
1 Jun 2016 3:09PM
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Cheers Clive, would you kindly be able to do that and then give it to Julien to finish?

jusavina
QLD, 1489 posts
1 Jun 2016 3:52PM
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I wish I had known that tip when I've done mine...Learning everyday

Richiefish
QLD, 5610 posts
1 Jun 2016 4:06PM
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I'm happy to shout encouragement and drink beer whilst watching the work.

mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
1 Jun 2016 4:28PM
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Here is the Severne how to link...

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
3 Jun 2016 6:43PM
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I'm starting to get really worried about this.

Paddles B'mere
QLD, 3586 posts
3 Jun 2016 8:03PM
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Is anyone worried about solvents reacting with the polymer in their mega bucks carbon booms !!!!!

mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
4 Jun 2016 6:35AM
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no, as long as you use what they say. Most will be absorbed by the grip & wont really come into contact with the carbon, tape any exposed carbon anyway to stop glue getting on it & after grip removed give it a good wash with water.

The glue is mostly solvent & that stays in contact with boom for ages.

Some booms are finished nice & shiney carbon, the glue doesnt stick real well to that so probably worth roughing it up a bit.

hooray
QLD, 335 posts
4 Jun 2016 7:44AM
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da vecta, don't worry, there is a new grip already on an rsx boom hanging up in the windsurfing shop with your name on it. Problem solved.



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