Author Topic: Spring protection (Read 11072 times)

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

Locky · « **Reply #1 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.

Locky · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2006, 11:36:24 PM »

Oh and welcome to the projump forum

arthur · « **Reply #3 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

pro-jumpingboy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2006, 11:23:03 AM »

Cool, thanks ill try that

pro-jumpingboy · « **Reply #5 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!

freakazoid · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2006, 12:58:18 PM »

putting tape on the springs will it not lose its bounce?

arthur · « **Reply #7 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 .

pro-jumpingboy · « **Reply #8 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

stevie · « **Reply #9 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.

arthur · « **Reply #10 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

drew · « **Reply #11 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.

Locky · « **Reply #12 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.

drew · « **Reply #13 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.

Locky · « **Reply #14 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)

English-tailor · « **Reply #15 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.....

jumpin jak · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2007, 10:07:34 PM »

i just wrapped mine in red electrical tape looks gr8 im really pleased with it!

jump-up · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2007, 07:10:15 AM »

Is 3 layers of tape the best?

woodsy_1984 · « **Reply #18 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

jump-up · « **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2007, 02:54:16 PM »

ok thx

jump-up · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2007, 09:20:03 PM »

i taped on 4 layers of electrical tape

webmaster · « **Reply #21 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

jump-up · « **Reply #22 on:** May 07, 2007, 03:15:02 PM »

yeah, maybe i should do that black and yellow......

thedeaflamb · « **Reply #23 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?

Athoul · « **Reply #24 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

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Author Topic: Spring protection (Read 11072 times)