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Koncept luff tube needs re-stiching (reinforcing)

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Created by lozza38 > 9 months ago, 2 Dec 2012
lozza38
VIC, 64 posts
2 Dec 2012 5:53PM
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Hi guys, got a cheap ? Ka Koncept, rigs well but the luff tube is very torn and needs re-stiching and reinforcement.
Anyone close to Chelsea to help me out

Cheers Lozza.

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
2 Dec 2012 8:11PM
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Lindsay at Irwin Sails is in Hampton

+61 3 9532 0868

lozza38
VIC, 64 posts
2 Dec 2012 8:42PM
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Thanks Jez

moondo
VIC, 134 posts
3 Dec 2012 10:24PM
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Hi Lozza,
I strongly recommend Soth Eastern Sails. I wouldn't take my KA sails anywhere else.
They are located at 2/82 Brunel Rd Seaford.

kato
VIC, 3515 posts
3 Dec 2012 11:30PM
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moondo said...
Hi Lozza,
I strongly recommend Soth Eastern Sails. I wouldn't take my KA sails anywhere else.
They are located at 2/82 Brunel Rd Seaford.


I second that, just got back a 5m from them thats perfect again. Had one well known sail repairer remove a seam and turn 2 panels into 1. The sail went to the bin

Loza that will be hard to fix as any patch will wear against the mast

FiremanSam
VIC, 148 posts
5 Dec 2012 9:56AM
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Any excuse to buy a new one Loz !

lozza38
VIC, 64 posts
5 Dec 2012 7:30PM
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Thanks for the heads up guys, I think Fireman Sam might be right.
I'll get South Eastern Sails to have a look at it.

echunda
VIC, 765 posts
5 Dec 2012 9:25PM
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lozza38 said...
Thanks for the heads up guys, I think Fireman Sam might be right.
I'll get South Eastern Sails to have a look at it.


Do you need to repair it?

My koncept has a tear in the luff and I can't see how it affects the performance of the sail.

lozza38
VIC, 64 posts
5 Dec 2012 9:54PM
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When rigging the mast wants to tear it even more, it's pretty ****, probly shouldnt bought it in the first place, $120 got sucked in. Needs to be fixed.

mr love
VIC, 2421 posts
5 Dec 2012 10:03PM
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It,s pretty old, 2005 I would say. Imagine it,s done some miles.

lozza38
VIC, 64 posts
6 Jan 2013 1:22PM
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Thought I might cut my lossses and upgrade, fingers crossed.
Happy just to get my 120 back (after e-bay fees)

mathew
QLD, 2143 posts
6 Jan 2013 11:05PM
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Pity... the monofilm looks in really good condition - would be worth keeping... maybe not for $120 though.

That model was a great sail - very light and quite fast -> short boom length too, makes water-starting easier.

That luff pocket material is pretty good for repairing -> some plain old "sticky back" will solve your problem (available at your local sail repairer).



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