Traveller slugs/rollers

Heya,

The 18 traveller came with one slug and one roller, or two slugs. Is it still possible to get the rollers? A friend's 18 has two slugs and it's awful trying to get the traveller to move. I saw that there is a 'kit' or 'set' in the catalog - what's in the kit, or is it possible to just order the roller?

Thanks in advance!

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Tim
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Unfortunately the kits no longer come with the ball...only two cylinders. We've lost our vendor for the balls due to a tooling issue, which means the balls are *NLA*. You can try lubing the track, but at this time that is the only option.

Ugg. Any chance that you will ever find a new vendor? If not, would it be possible to post detailed dimentions (for those of us with friends with metal shops, etc.)?

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Tim
Unofficial Fleet 72 Communications Officer and Div 4 Webmaster
http://www.hobiefleet72.org
http://www.div4.hobieclass.com/

Do a search on the slug & ball parts. This was discussed in the past. Other options may be to place grooves in the slugs to reduce the friction of the two slug set-up. (Similar to a wood dowel).

My company dosn't allow us to use the equipment for personal use any more or I would make myself a few new balls. (I still have one new one left)

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