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Members Lounge => General Bocking Chat => Topic started by: oafc_bouncer on June 24, 2007, 11:39:59 AM
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My springs are gettin really ripped up. Ive looked around the forum and some people have said both a bike innertube or hockey tape. Wich one is the best? If i used hockey tape would it not rip when the springs move, and where could i get it from? if i used an innertube do i need to get a specific size? Thanx for any replies.
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I used a innertube, got a 26" innertube from sainsburys for about £2!! Hockey tape is available from any sports store!!
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I used a innertube, got a 26" innertube from sainsburys for about £2!! Hockey tape is available from any sports store!!
NO ITS NOT!!!! I have tried several that dont stock it......
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is hockey tape just the same as makin tape. Could i use makin tape ?
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plumbers tape would do too ---from a plumbing shop
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I used a innertube, got a 26" innertube from sainsburys for about £2!! Hockey tape is available from any sports store!!
NO ITS NOT!!!! I have tried several that dont stock it......
The one near me did!!
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you could use electric tape i herd people were using that
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what is hockey tap[e any way
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I covered mine in loose rubber from an old motorcycle innertube and then wrapper them in gaffer tape you can get that from any hardware store
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jason you need more protection than your pro-jumps ;D
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Now thats an idea if I wear a rubber wet suit and then wrap myself in loads of gaffer tape I might just bounce whichever way I fall ;D
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I think u need a "Fragile" sticker on you
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I was seriously thinking of a "THIS WAY UP" sticker Naz ;D
and the wife wants me to wear one of those
"If you find this please return it to Pro-jump.co.uk"
for the more serious stunts I think ;D
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what is hockey tap[e any way
hockey tape is a kind of fabric like tape, that cushions the ball when you stop it, so its easier when its wizzing at 70mph past your head. :)
btw has anyone played any other sports on their PJ's yet? (i've tried hockey and tennis - didn't turn out tooooo badly)
Ps it is impossible to get hockey tape for less than £4/£5
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buy some electrical tape then for about £1-£2 comes in quiet a few colours
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Can I ask what the springs actually need protection from? Scraping them on the ground or on things you jump over and that sort of thing?
Sorry for the noob question, I haven't even ordered a pair of these yet :)
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Is insulation tape the same as electric tape ? oh and thanx for all your help
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I thought that I would just go on mine a couple of times before I taped them and found out the hard way one of the bolts on the right PJ took a chunk out of the spring cover on the left one within 3 or 4 mins of starting
Tape them before you use them and wear wristguards
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Can I ask what the springs actually need protection from? Scraping them on the ground or on things you jump over and that sort of thing?
Sorry for the noob question, I haven't even ordered a pair of these yet :)
yeh its like when you sit on a wal because the curl outwards they get ripped also they sumtimes clang into eachother
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i got 20meters of electrical tape for £1 ;D
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Skiddydave ( mm do I want to know where that name comes from -maybe not).
Once you fall over and roll over to get up or are forced to crawl to a wall ( all part of the fun learning curve ;D) you will see how a spring can get damaged. Ive seen a guy climb onto a rubbish bin and the slip ( served him right really) scraping the springs as he fell.
What you do not want is the actual spring to get a nick in it as this would be a potential weak spot. So the idea is to build up a thicker protective barrier. Ideally get an inner tube, cut it to the length of the spring. Slit it length-ways wrap around the spring and then secure in place with tape, hockey or plumbing.