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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2021, 02:31:51 PM »
Whats the difference between these sort of tapes and rail saver.
 
 

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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2021, 03:08:33 PM »
These tapes are way thicker and a special material that’s absorbs impact. It would be too thick for a rail saver.

They have a demo of this tape on a glass tube and hitting it with a metal hammer and it does not break

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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2021, 03:10:13 PM »
This Shelter tape is way thicker and more protective than helicopter tape.

I use that in scuff areas on my bikes so I know the difference
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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2021, 09:11:49 PM »
Whats the difference between these sort of tapes and rail saver.

With helicopter tape you get the same protection as rail saver for half the price and unless part of your exercise is taking the board downhill as a snow sled hitting some tree trunks on your way down you should be fine ;)
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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2021, 10:42:08 PM »
The shelter tape comes in 2 thicknesses 0.6mm and 1.2mm.
 I checked and the rail tape I use is 0.4mm. So even the 0.6mm is a big difference.
 Will I be able too bend it around a 90° corner though? I didn't put rail saver here as it didn't really want too bend around the corner.
 I can get a 5m roll of the 0.6mm for 25 euros.

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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2021, 05:38:47 AM »
I have bent shelter off road 90 degrees but make sure it and the Board are warm when you do that.

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Re: New board 14x22.5
« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2021, 09:51:49 PM »
Went for a 10k paddle last weekend. 2 x 5k. First longer paddle on the board.
 Loving it. Fast upwind and stable enough that I can deal with a little chop and wind. Its not just a flat day board.
 Averaging 8km/h. Around 7.5 min ks. Havnt been paddling much and wouldn't say I am in form at the moment so lots of  room for improvement.
 I have ordered a second hand Gopro 7 so will try and post some vids soon.
 I feel I need to shorten my paddle. I didn't want too cut it too short. Maybe chop 1" off and see how it feels.
 

 


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