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Jib zipper replacement #260248
06/11/13 08:47 AM
06/11/13 08:47 AM
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Near SLC, Utah
tomthouse Offline OP
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Well, it seems that I've gotten as much use out of my jib zipper as possible and now need to replace it.

I haven't liked the typical "fine gauged" factor zippers because they seem to be prone to fail, jam, become misaligned when first starting, etc.

I've always thought a larger gauge zipper would work lots better, like those sewn into zippered doors and windows of boat tops and enclosures; for example something like Vislong 10 mm finished zipper, single slider from Sailrite.com

What say you guys???

Thanks,

Tom

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Re: Jib zipper replacement [Re: tomthouse] #260270
06/11/13 03:43 PM
06/11/13 03:43 PM
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Jake Offline
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Use a #10 non-locking single pull zipper...like found here:

Sailrite


Jake Kohl

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