Are you talking about the very front of the tramp where it threads into the rail? I just relaced my tramp as well and mine looks (I think ) similar to what you have described but, mine was that way before I relaced. I thought that since this is my first Hobie, that was just how it was.



What did you relace your tramp with? I am trying 3/8" shock cord. The good heavy duty black stuff. Has anyone else tried this? I know one thing for sure it was a real pain in the but to get it really tight. It looks great but haven't had it on the water yet.