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Strengh, Europin or Two Pin?

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Created by geared4knots > 9 months ago, 10 Feb 2013
geared4knots
TAS, 2649 posts
10 Feb 2013 10:07PM
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Having used the two pin system for years i swapped to the euro pin system because that is all that some manufacturers extensions will take.
Used for freestyle ,bump my hump and waves and it sheered off!!! after two months.
i know this is unusual and probably 'bad' stainless ... but what is the strongest system?
Both do still have the central bolt going up to either the pin or cup though.
Pissed off as big gouge in board, but lucky not offshore when happened.
Picture shows sheared off europin still stuck in extension and two pin system on left.



vando
QLD, 3418 posts
10 Feb 2013 9:54PM
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After breaking a couple of threaded type euro pins I now use the Chinooks which is a cast type stainless steel pin, Ive never broken one since.
There are a few others too now with the same idea .

jn1
SA, 2635 posts
12 Feb 2013 10:11PM
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Hi Vando. Is this base articulated ? (ie: can the pin be rotated, or is the pin fixed- so the extension has to swivel around ?)

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
12 Feb 2013 10:10PM
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Top bit is one piece the bottom can swivel

JEZ
WA, 395 posts
14 Feb 2013 10:53PM
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The majority of the current 'name' brand Europin bases are good.
The screw on stud type from days of old were pretty crappy, & deservedly, gained a bad reputation, same for some of the cheapy ones of today......
It does look like yours is a Chinook copy.
For a few dollars more, it's worth stacking the odds in your favour.

Cheers



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