Power Kite Forum

bar grip replacement

Houston AirHead - 22-9-2010 at 09:24 PM

Does any one have a recommendation for adding grip to a depower bar. I've tried tennis racket tape but it didn't last.

It's an 08 liquid force bar. Unfortunatley Lf grips their bars with a cheap foam that rubs off and turns your hands black.

indigo_wolf - 22-9-2010 at 10:51 PM

Hypalon is one choice.

Google the materials used for grips on fishing rods. The come in different lengths, internal diameters, profiles (round, oval, octagonal, etc.), and materials.

The upside is that because of their intended use, they are generally well suited to salt water/UV environments.

Here are two sources:

http://www.merricktackle.com/prodpages/grips/grips.htm

http://www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Catalog/Grips

Hope that helps.

ATB,
Sam

PHREERIDER - 23-9-2010 at 05:12 AM

here's one for u

i used an old yoga mat and MARINE GOOP.

wrap in compression & let it sit, comfy, effective, low buck

colors was whack though , kinda like getting ultra shiny one piece ski suit , you just have to drop some serious skills or you look ultra goofy

Houston AirHead - 23-9-2010 at 08:42 AM

Wow thanks, great ideas, I have some yoga mat and marine glue so ill give it a shot first.