It was for a jib sail, but Hobie hasn't released it (problems during testing). Stay turned...
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| Author: | jkoz [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
Hi folks - I'm really enjoying my brand new Hobie TI. Probably going to sell my AI. I doubt it will get used other than the occasional "guest" sailor. Question: What's the purpose of that stainless pad eye just forward of the handle on each AMA? I checked the instruction manual, no explanation. Hobie doesn't install random items on any of their craft. Thanks for help with solving the mystery. Jim |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
It was for a jib sail, but Hobie hasn't released it (problems during testing). Stay turned...
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| Author: | tonystott [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
I use it to hang wetsuit "calamari rings" between the amas and the hull to minimise scratches. |
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| Author: | jkoz [ Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
tonystott wrote: I use it to hang wetsuit "calamari rings" between the amas and the hull to minimise scratches. Calamari rings? New one for me. What are they? |
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| Author: | Cowsgomoo [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
jkoz wrote: tonystott wrote: I use it to hang wetsuit "calamari rings" between the amas and the hull to minimise scratches. Calamari rings? New one for me. What are they? First you need to catch a giant squid..... |
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| Author: | tonystott [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
I didn't know how else to describe these slices from the thighs of an old wetsuit.... 
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| Author: | rusty_sojah [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
so you use those pieces of wet suit to protect the amas? hmmm,,, never thought of that. i got the black spray skirt (and black tramps) on the dune, but i like your color combo better 
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| Author: | tonystott [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
Yep, they work just fine. Inside each is a length of plastic garden irrigation pipe as a spreader. This sits above the gap between hull and ama and keeps the cushion in the right place. I also put a length of this pipe inside the inner seam of each spray skirt to hopefully minimise any gap. Many dive shops/schools have old wetsuits which can be cut up for jobs like this. I got one free of charge. |
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| Author: | jkoz [ Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie TI - Ama Padeye |
Now I get it. Clever idea. No calamari or giant squid in Lake Erie. |
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