Re: Broken Sail: Wind Surfing Campfire
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In Reply to: Re: Broken Sail posted by Gil on March 03, 192001 at 22:04:08:
: Put a knee through the my 1999 6.3m NeilPryde Gybe,, am a year into the sport & have not experienced a broken sail yet,, First, is the sail repairable? (do not know the name of the clear material that makes up the panel,, mylar?),, Second, the sail is splitting near the downhaul area,,, where the mast meets the sail at the bottom,, I noticed the 2001 has a liner around the area where mine is tearing,, I imagine if it's repairable,, I should add a similiar liner for reinforcement,, any info much appreciated
Hey there.....sounds like you're learning to sail.....no torn sails = not trying to learn to sail hard enough. To make a sail light enough to be fun, just means they tear sometimes. Doesn`t sound like your sail is torn that bad. The clear material is called Mono-film by the Windsurfing industry. But is actually extruded polyester film.
The bottom or tack panel can be replaced in full or sometimes just part of it can be replaced. No big deal. Price is around 25 to 40 dollars.
The downhaul or tack is a little different. Your NP Gybe is not a top of the line model, therefore they tend to not reenforce these areas as much. It may not be a big deal, but it may need some reenforcing. You must remember this area carries all the downhaul load.
I would be happy to look at your sail or answer any of your Questions. I`ve been fixing windsurfing sails in Avon, Hatteras Island for the past 12 years. I had my own shop next to the Dairy Queen and Sail World in Avon. I`m moving in with Ride Hatteras (also in Avon)this year. Hopefully this will make me easier to find and I can serve the windsurfing public even better. You can call me at 252-995-4819 or Ride Hatteras at 252-995-6755. Email is fine also. Or just box it up and send it to Ride Hatteras 40168 Highway 12 Avon, NC 27915. Be sure to include your phone# and I will call you to discuss options and price.