Koncept luff tube needs re-stiching (reinforcing)

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lozza38
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2 Dec 2012 5:53pm



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
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2 Dec 2012 8:11pm
Lindsay at Irwin Sails is in Hampton

+61 3 9532 0868
lozza38
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2 Dec 2012 8:42pm
Thanks Jez
moondo
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3 Dec 2012 10:24pm
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
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3 Dec 2012 11:30pm
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
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5 Dec 2012 9:56am
Any excuse to buy a new one Loz !
lozza38
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5 Dec 2012 7:30pm
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
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5 Dec 2012 9:25pm
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
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5 Dec 2012 9:54pm
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
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5 Dec 2012 10:03pm
It,s pretty old, 2005 I would say. Imagine it,s done some miles.
lozza38
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6 Jan 2013 1:22pm
Thought I might cut my lossses and upgrade, fingers crossed.
Happy just to get my 120 back (after e-bay fees)
mathew
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6 Jan 2013 11:05pm
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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