I have an Arrows europin base that I'd like to replace the tendon on (it is only my spare, but still...)
Unlike every other mast base it has the bolts that go thru the tendon from the same side - in line with each other - not 90deg opposed like all the others. [}:)]
Arrows is out of business........ so hmmmm.
Then I saw Billows is the same setup and looks very much like a copy of the Arrows base. I am considering seeing if the shops who stock Billows have those tendons........ but am concerned if it may be Chinese knock-off crap.
Like most cheaper things from China it will either be rubbish, or it will be the exact same thing from the same factory but branded differently and much cheaper.
Has anyone here used a Billows base with tendon for ages withd no snapping?
Or does anyone know of a quality replacement tendon where the holes are not 90deg opposed? I've only even used Chinook and Streamlined and never had a breakage, some did 3 or 4yrs...... so not inclined to buy Billows unless it is the only option
Haven't used the mast base (sorry cant help there)
BUT used a billows mast and billows extension all last year with no dramas whatsoever.
As far as I can see there is no dramas with their quality.
The old bic bases were set up like that (parallel) and you used to be able buy red (soft) or black (hard). Might be another option.
Cheers
Having said that if you read the brochure I bet NP tendons will make you sail faster, jump higher, assist in pulling off your first triple forward and are far more developed than last years model
More important than the bolt holes aligned is the diameter of the tendon they come in different sizes also the diameter of the bolt holes again they are different the last tendon I replaced I found the bolt holes to be a very tight fit.
^^^ Better a tight fit than loose, I expect if its loose it will tear easily. My chinook replacement tendons are a really tight fit. I read somewhere on one of the forums about someone using the wrong tendon with loose holes, it didnt last long at all.
