But last week end it seemed rather unhappy .
It's precise location is determined by a small collar of plastic which fits into a circular groove at various distances along the extension.
The extension still works at moment but presumably it is only a matter of time before this collar completely disintigrates.
Can I get a replacement collar and where?
I've thought carefuly about it and basically I need to be tought how to windsurf !!
Huw, chances are slim that you can get a replacement part. I'm not familiar with the type of mast extension BiC do these days, but there are a large number of alternative extensions on the market with may fit/be made to fit your UJ/deck plate/mast extension adaptor. Any chance you could post a couple of close-up photos of your extension & UJ/adaptor?
Huw lessons def a benifit , but if your concerned over the price of a mast ext , the cost of a lesson will drive you to insanity .
Why not sail in a more busy spot ? you,ll learn quicker by sailing/getting tips off more experienced guys than the solo efforts you been reporting latly .
The thought od buying a new one when the only damage is a tiny black ring of plastic sends me crazy.
Originally from Cardiganshire and wasting money is still difficult.
suppose I could borrow one but not sure how to put it on site.
We have a mast extension with a similar arrangement - except that it is an o ring with sleeve. We did get a replacement when we lost the sleeve and/or o ring (can't remember which). We got the replacement from Windtek in Portland.
dro wrote: The thought od buying a new one when the only damage is a tiny black ring of plastic sends me crazy.
Ended up being very expensive - Steve dashed in to Windtek early in the day for replacement o ring and sleeve and came out with that plus F2 Pheonix, rig etc etc as a demo - we ended up buying one. May be best to make a trip like this at the end of the day.
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I suspect I have the same extn. Huw. It has a plastic cir-clip, that fits into the grove on the extn, and then a shaped collar that fits over the cir-clip and fits into the base of the mast.
The collar on mine lost a V-shaped bit from the end that fits into the mast about a year a go. No idea exactly when or how, just noticed it that way a bout a year ago. Still working fine and no more damage.
The plastic cir-clip looks very fragile, but also seems very similar to metal clips on other makes of extn. So I'm sure it must be possible to get something that will work relatively cheaply if you avoid buying a new rig at the the same time.
Like others have said, its fairly easy to get cheap extns on e-bay, I got one that was very knackered for 99p., and I have used it.