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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:35 am Post subject: |
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capetonian wrote: | U2U2U2 wrote: | 1. NP
2. Rental, probably
3. Bargain price, for a reason
4. Left rigged, in the sun a lot
5. For a personal sail it’s nor normal.
6. Will the seller address its condition?
7.Lesson learned ? |
I think they have priced the gear appropriately for their history. If I needed a sail I'd consider buying one of those sails knowing their history. |
Price.. appropriate for condition.. Who does the rating, and what standard do they use ?
Is appropriate the same as you get what you pay for?
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clif371827
Joined: 31 Oct 2015 Posts: 22
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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very common problem with older sails. I don't know exactly what material was used in the 90's but it was a film laminated to a thin fabric, probably dacron. They delaminate. I was given many sails over the years. I throw out any that are delaminated. In high wind those panels will tear or blow out. I bought 2 newer sails (NP combats) that came from a rental center. Panels ripped. Downhaul pulley ripped out. Total waste of money. My old Ezzys i bought are bulletproof. |
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thombiz
Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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The problem is the glue is breaking down. Someone chose the wrong glue for the proprietary lay-up. It is almost unheard of in products made in the Dimension Polyant shop in the USA. Their glue uses a UV blocker and other stabilizers to help extend the useful life. They are the best! |
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boardsurfr
Joined: 23 Aug 2001 Posts: 1266
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:57 am Post subject: |
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thombiz wrote: | The problem is the glue is breaking down. Someone chose the wrong glue for the proprietary lay-up. It is almost unheard of in products made in the Dimension Polyant shop in the USA. Their glue uses a UV blocker and other stabilizers to help extend the useful life. They are the best! |
Bob, now you have to tell us who uses the Dimension Polyant products!
The "wrong glue" thing reminds me of some boards that have serious issues with the foot padding coming loose, although that might just be a "Monday board" problem. |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:02 am Post subject: |
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thombiz wrote: | The problem is the glue is breaking down. Someone chose the wrong glue for the proprietary lay-up. It is almost unheard of in products made in the Dimension Polyant shop in the USA. Their glue uses a UV blocker and other stabilizers to help extend the useful life. They are the best! |
Only sail that comes to mind is Northwave, ref the US made _________________ K4 fins
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U2U2U2
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