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manuel
Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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My board and elbow went through my Ezzy sails, nice long rips.
I used duct tape (because the packing tape I have doesn't want to grab the x-ply although it kinda works on monofilm).
And so far the duct tape slid off a little and the material lacks tension in the area of repair. Anyway... !!!!
Upon researching the subject for a few days, this is what I came up with:
Life Safe Ultra Strong Sail Repair Tape 6"x10' ~$29
No backing? May make install difficult / messy, harder to cut specific dimensions and reuse leftover. Need to cut in half or third?
Company has good website, good reviews on this product and RV tape too.
Tenacious Tape 3"x20" (6-pack) = 3" x 10' total ~$26
Backing, easier to cut and install but may leave many leftover small pieces.
Seems a bit strechable.
Tear-Aid type A, amazing stuff, super sticky, will repair anything but a roll cost the price of my used sail !
2"x15' White Dacron Tape - $5 !!!
Cheap, durable, UV resistant, won't tear, but can't see through.
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NOVAAN
Joined: 28 Sep 1994 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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11 years is a nice long life depending on how much you use the sail. Spending a lot of money on a major repair might not be the best idea. Tape it up and go sailing. When you get tired of looking at it get a brand new one. Keep the sport alive and support the people that make our toys... |
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nw30
Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 6485 Location: The eye of the universe, Cen. Cal. coast
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Clear Gorilla tape, anything else can be like Thom describes.
Put some on both sides of the tear, may end being the strongest part of the sail. |
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manuel
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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The OP thread is from2013
Now resurrection, and duct tape is the answer, from most.
Use proper sail tape, or fin the panel. A solution available from Home Depot is Tyvek, but this costs more tha $1.99.
Really duct tape? |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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nw30
Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 6485 Location: The eye of the universe, Cen. Cal. coast
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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manuel wrote: | Clear gorilla tape doesn't get good reviews on Amazon. | I'm sure all the reviews were from windsurfers I swear by the stuff. |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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For a small repair, I can see using tape, since a elbow and board went ,through , must be through a panel , I see a proper repair. The weight gain alone would put me off .
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manuel
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the feedback guys, didn't mean to respond so harshly about the gorilla tape!
Now that I looked back into it the crystal clear tape, it seems that it tends to fall off when used in water situations. That's what put me off a bit.
It's important that it sticks to xply and doesn't let water in through. It's fine if water makes it easy inside the crack but shouldn't spread beyond that. Avoid yellowing and bubbling is a big plus
I kept sailing both times with the tear and didn't notice any issue with either sail. I just would like to give a clear tape a shot. That, and I'll most likely need more repairs soon! _________________ *NEW* - Manu's Windsurfing Blog, The STORE! |
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U2U2U2
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