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General Gps & Speed Waves Foiling Gear Reviews Lost & Found WA NSW QLD SA VIC TAS

2keen

378 posts

2keen

WA, 378 posts

11 Nov 2019 5:39pm

I haven't Wave Sailed in 12 months, just Foiled

Been meticulous with my foil maintenance but have neglected other parts of my gear
Kinda figured more upright stance, smaller sails with less sail pressure there wasn't the need. Fortunately decided to change my universal tendon yesterday. Just as well as the old one was about 90% cracked through.

LeeD

3939 posts

LeeD

3939 posts

12 Nov 2019 1:10am

Good tip.
Were and tear is similar.
I use mechanical joints for foil.

Windbot

510 posts

Windbot

510 posts

13 Nov 2019 2:23am

Tendons are so sketchy in my opinion. I was worried when I heard Chinook stopped making the hourglass joints, though now they are back. I'll likely go mechanical for my next one too.

Grantmac

2383 posts

Grantmac

2383 posts

13 Nov 2019 2:29am

+1 on mechanical for foiling, even better with a Euro pin. Then I can easily ditch the rig outside a shore break if needed.

I don't mind a tendon for regular sailing though, I use the ones which are clear and have the safety strap inside them. My only complaint if getting them foot caught in them if I forget my base pad.

mm7

17 posts

mm7

17 posts

17 Nov 2019 10:20pm

+1 for mechanical, but with US Cup. I heard Euro pins break often.
My cup works for years without issues. I also can unplug my mast any time on water to adjust downhaul, even in waves.

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