Hi there,

I've an old starboard carve and the nonslip is worn away, so much that it's like ice skating!!

I've tried some of the spray on non-slip and that helps a bit but after a few sessions it wears away again.

Was wondering about getting some deckpads (something like http://www.squid.net.au/product.asp?p=31) and sticking them in key places.

Anyone tried anything like that? May not look the best but willing to give it a go.

Would it add too much weight?

Cheers

nick0 said...

IT WILL ONLY ADD THE WEIGHT OF THE PADS AND WATEVA GLUE U USE .... just mix up some exopy resin .. mix in tones of salt or sugar .. paint the resin/sail,sugar solution on and let it go off ... after a couple of rnses with water the sugar or salt disolves and u ate left with a good grip ...
get some tape so its nice and neat ..

Yeah, what he said. I did it with normal white sugar and it is pretty harsh. Somebody old me I should have used casting sugar? Give it a go on something else first, see how it goessssss!

I agree

use a disposable foam roller about 3" wide to apply epoxy (uv stabilised so it won't go yellow later)

sprinkle on caster sugar

done

I have deck pads on my 2 boards between the mast track and front straps, they work really well when slogging or gybing, no slip and comfy as well. would even put them on a new board when I get one, the big fish or long board ones are the go or you could even look at some of the SUP pads as they cover a very large area just a lot more pricey. some of the old tiga's had full pads up to the mast track don't know why more boards don't still come like this.

P.C_simpson said...

Mystic do a spray can version of the factory stuff, works really well, just needs a realy good shack before you use it..

Who do I google?

P.C_simpson said...

Mystic do a spray can version of the factory stuff, works really well, just needs a realy good shack before you use it..

Thats the stuff I used, it's ok, just not perfect.

Like the idea of the deckpad, just not sure if it'll add too much weight

jimbob SA said...

I have deck pads on my 2 boards between the mast track and front straps, they work really well when slogging or gybing, no slip and comfy as well. would even put them on a new board when I get one, the big fish or long board ones are the go or you could even look at some of the SUP pads as they cover a very large area just a lot more pricey. some of the old tiga's had full pads up to the mast track don't know why more boards don't still come like this.

Think I'll give it a go.

i do all my spray stuff under the car port... don't have a shed anymore

Windxtasy said...

I used self adhesive grip for baths etc.
Cut it into chevron shapes so it would go on curves nicely.
It works well. Nice and grippy but not too abrasive. Adheres well. No lifting corners.
Neat, easy to apply, not messy and no toxic fumes.

adamhatfield said...

That looks like exactly what I need.

Looks good.

Off to Bunnings I go

Yes, Bunnings was where I got it.