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| Author: | alfred_new [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Slippery Side Rails |
I am on my second season of learning to use the trap. I am having a hard time getting reliable footing on the rail. I have tried several wet shoes but only the really cold weather ones work well. Do most people use an anti-slip surface on their rails? What are the pros and cons of the different ones? |
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| Author: | Rick Buchanan [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slippery Side Rails |
Go to your local Hobie dealer & buy a neoprene rail kit. There should be instructions on how to install it with the kit. It'll make a world of difference. First time I tried trapping out on my 16 in San Felipe, Mexico with bare rails, I learned why I never liked doing the "splits". 
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| Author: | sunvista [ Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slippery Side Rails |
I picked up six feet of outdoor carpet runner and a small can of contact cement from Lowes. All for less than 15 bucks. Works great! Whatever you do, don't put non-skid paint or appliques on your rails. It will rip your legs to pieces. |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slippery Side Rails |
sunvista wrote: I picked up six feet of outdoor carpet runner and a small can of contact cement from Lowes. All for less than 15 bucks. Works great! Whatever you do, don't put non-skid paint or appliques on your rails. It will rip your legs to pieces. +1 Here's what it looks like after the install: 
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