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Heatshrink for Windsurfing

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Created by Shifu > 9 months ago, 21 Apr 2018
Shifu
QLD, 1990 posts
21 Apr 2018 8:16PM
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Sparky
WA, 1121 posts
21 Apr 2018 7:49PM
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Is it couch? Doesn't look like buffalo. Have you thought of a dethatch? Maybe just a heavy rake before winter?

Orange Whip
QLD, 1056 posts
21 Apr 2018 10:43PM
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May need to consult with Attenborough re species determination and usual habitat

Stretchy
WA, 979 posts
21 Apr 2018 8:56PM
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I like it Shifu. How long does the heat shrink last? I find that mmelting formuline rope ends doesn't last long.

Orange Whip
QLD, 1056 posts
21 Apr 2018 11:07PM
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Have you tried wrapping end of rope with tape and then burning/melting? Works for me.

Stretchy
WA, 979 posts
21 Apr 2018 9:45PM
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That sounds a bit like heatshrink ...

Shifu
QLD, 1990 posts
22 Apr 2018 12:27AM
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Sparky said..
Is it couch? Doesn't look like buffalo. Have you thought of a dethatch? Maybe just a heavy rake before winter?




Queensland Fish Couch. It's the rigging zone at my home beach. Maitainence is up to the council.
My last experience with a dethatch was in Tokyo ... oops! Can't tell you that story!


Shifu
QLD, 1990 posts
22 Apr 2018 12:28AM
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Stretchy said..
I like it Shifu. How long does the heat shrink last? I find that mmelting formuline rope ends doesn't last long.


That's been on all season. Use a 30mm length and it really helps threading through the blocks.

powersloshin
NSW, 1735 posts
22 Apr 2018 6:48AM
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I used the big size to regrip the boom. But it's too slippery when wet for the areas where you grab it.

Orange Whip
QLD, 1056 posts
22 Apr 2018 7:56AM
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Stretchy said..
That sounds a bit like heatshrink ...


Whoops sorry, the OP wasn't exactly overflowing with detail. I don't end up with tape on the rope, it just helps to get a neat end..

Sparky
WA, 1121 posts
22 Apr 2018 9:43AM
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You inspired me to go and burn the end of my downhaul lines last night. Stretchy is right that formula line doesn't burn/melt like most rope. Still managed a little plasticky end. Formula line must have a higher amount of cotton or something?

Stretchy
WA, 979 posts
22 Apr 2018 9:50AM
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All I know is it is good sh?t! (That's a technical term)

albymongrel
NSW, 257 posts
22 Apr 2018 1:09PM
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Good idea may just try that

NotWal
QLD, 7428 posts
22 Apr 2018 10:07PM
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I dipped mine in Kwik Grip. That worked.

Waiting4wind
NSW, 1871 posts
22 Apr 2018 10:30PM
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NotWal said..
I dipped mine in Kwik Grip. That worked.


I dip mine in epoxy and then shape it while it's still malleable. But the heat shrink is a great idea, thanks.



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