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Title: Spring protection
Post by: pro-jumpingboy on November 18, 2006, 10:50:41 PM
Just got Pro-jumps yesterday and they are supposed to be for christmas, i was just wondering what is the best type of tape to buy to cover the springs. Answers appreciated :)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Locky on November 18, 2006, 11:35:48 PM
hockey-stick tape i think seems to be the preferred but I dont think it really matters.
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Locky on November 18, 2006, 11:36:24 PM
Oh and welcome to the projump forum :)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: arthur on November 18, 2006, 11:50:39 PM
i put some electrical tape on mine and it seems fine a role costs 99p for 22m in my local hardware shop.
i used a roll on each spring to make sure they are well protected
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: pro-jumpingboy on November 19, 2006, 11:23:03 AM
Cool, thanks ill try that ;D
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: pro-jumpingboy on November 25, 2006, 08:46:23 PM
I just wrapped three layers of electrical tape around the springs today, the look decent enough but better than leaving the springs exposed, i also put it around the supporting rods because the bindings/straps rub against it and wear away. Thanks for the advice!
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: freakazoid on November 27, 2006, 12:58:18 PM
putting tape on the springs will it not lose its bounce?
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: arthur on November 27, 2006, 06:09:57 PM
nope it doesnt make it less springy.
it works as protection and i cant seem to find any difference in the spring power .
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: pro-jumpingboy on December 02, 2006, 07:47:00 PM
wouldn't it make a stronger spring if anything? because its like wrapping a piece of strong tape very tight around the arm an straining it
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: stevie on December 29, 2006, 06:30:23 PM
i would not recomend covering your springs to much if you do extrem stuf, you should always be able to check the condition of your spring, think safe and have fun. 
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: arthur on December 29, 2006, 08:25:33 PM
i only put like 3 or 4 layers of tape on my springs so its not tooo thick
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: drew on December 30, 2006, 12:34:39 AM
I'm guess that the original ProJumps didn't have a rubber coating encasing the springs?  Mine have a 2mm rubber coating on them from top to bottom.
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Locky on December 30, 2006, 01:20:35 AM
Drew, you'll find 2mm is very thin once you start knocking them around. People tape over the rubber because it looks very tatty with a lot of scr***es and knicks on it.
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: drew on December 30, 2006, 07:51:44 PM
Now you mention it they do look slightly tatty, and after only 2 falls ;)  I guess the fact that they can't lean against anything when not in use without failing over doesn't help.

Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Locky on December 30, 2006, 08:53:57 PM
thats what they call an undocumented feature ;)

(I hang mine off the knee bars but thats cos I have a high shelf thing which does the job well)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: English-tailor on January 10, 2007, 07:50:57 AM
Quote from: drew on December 30, 2006, 07:51:44 PM
Now you mention it they do look slightly tatty, and after only 2 falls ;)  I guess the fact that they can't lean against anything when not in use without failing over doesn't help.



They can, I lean mine up against a wall in my dining room when they are not in use and they have never fallen over.....
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jumpin jak on January 12, 2007, 10:07:34 PM
i just wrapped mine in red electrical tape looks gr8 im really pleased with it! ;D
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 02, 2007, 07:10:15 AM
Is 3 layers of tape the best?  ???
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: woodsy_1984 on May 02, 2007, 08:58:14 AM
The Best is what ever u feel is right. mine have loads on didnt even count just piled it on
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 02, 2007, 02:54:16 PM
ok thx
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 06, 2007, 09:20:03 PM
i taped on 4 layers of electrical tape :)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: webmaster on May 06, 2007, 09:59:09 PM
Dont forget to get some images up in the stilts section in the gallery! show off your hard work ;)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 07, 2007, 03:15:02 PM
yeah, maybe i should do that black and yellow......
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: thedeaflamb on May 15, 2007, 09:57:18 AM
 ??? Is Duck tape all right to use to cover the springs? or do you have to use hockey or electrical tape?  ???
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Athoul on May 15, 2007, 04:34:15 PM
Duct tape is fine, I put a layer of it on my springs.

Now i have:
Spring
Normal Rubber coating
Bike Inner Tube
Green Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Blue Electrical Tape
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 15, 2007, 04:52:03 PM
Quote from: Athoul on May 15, 2007, 04:34:15 PM
Duct tape is fine, I put a layer of it on my springs.

Now i have:
Spring
Normal Rubber coating
Bike Inner Tube
Green Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Blue Electrical Tape

.........I can`t find words for that :o
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: English-tailor on May 15, 2007, 07:56:20 PM
Quote from: jump-up on May 15, 2007, 04:52:03 PM
Quote from: Athoul on May 15, 2007, 04:34:15 PM
Duct tape is fine, I put a layer of it on my springs.

Now i have:
Spring
Normal Rubber coating
Bike Inner Tube
Green Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Blue Electrical Tape

.........I can`t find words for that :o

I can..... Overkill   LOL :D
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 15, 2007, 10:00:02 PM
LOL :P
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: pro-jumpingboy on May 16, 2007, 12:20:36 PM
On mine i have:

Normal coating
1x Electrical tape
Foil tape
Inner tube
Duct tape
2x Electrical tape
And then finally a strip from a tire tread


I think I went a bit OTT with that
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Dusty12 on May 16, 2007, 01:14:36 PM
I just have about 6 layers of electrical tape.  :)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: jump-up on May 16, 2007, 03:28:36 PM
Just 4 layers lol :-[
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: razhaz11 on June 11, 2007, 01:05:48 PM
Tape wars.............you'll never get bored........wen its raining re-tape your spring and thats all you have to do ;D make it a fashion show! ;D 8)
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: Dark Knight on June 25, 2007, 10:18:29 PM
Quote from: Uncle Matt! on December 30, 2006, 08:53:57 PM
thats what they call an undocumented feature ;)

(I hang mine off the knee bars but thats cos I have a high shelf thing which does the job well)

You could bend the bar that way ! :o
If the use the behind knee straps hooped around a bar would be a better idea !
Title: Re: Spring protection
Post by: oafc_bouncer on June 27, 2007, 04:34:37 PM
i just did mine i used electrical tape and i got 10 small roles for £1.00 in 5 different colours i put 4 layers on each spring
hope this helped  ;D