Sorry! Been there done that more than twice. three, four ect... Get a seam ripper to save time and money. Provide good light open le so tear ends can be sewed flat. Remove bumpers if needed. Most repair shops will charge much less if this is done as takes considerable time. As said trim threads clea...

Nice vid,THX!
BUT,
Also,

I lean this way for understanding. Could be a combination of all to some degree?
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Great idea! :thumb: I do a little the same but very low tech. Thru holes in home made carbon boards using 5 mm ss, inox screws and wing nuts on top with star lock washers. Rounded heads on bottom with wide flat washer, and anti crush carbon tube inside board hole. I do this on an older board to test...

That smile is SO joyfull and that is VERY sexy!
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Joostio wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:20 pm

I just wonder where the chicken loop goes on him?

Sure wish had NEVER seen photo and read this post!
To each his own but not for me.
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I think you posted about your friend getting hit in the face, did he recover ok and did you end up wearing a face protection helmet? My good friend is just fine THX for asking. Neither he nor I wear face guard helmet and is not for not looking just never found the right one yet, but we always other...

fluidity wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:52 am

Fencing helmet? (fencing with foils as in foils being the light weight fencing swords)
Seems applicable...

Maybe good idea IF stainless steel face guard and hardware if not a no go.
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PinkDuotonePride wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:46 pm

Isn't he a sweetie?

NOT!
If not for the user name I could see the reason for the post, maybe...
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Good you got a new STRUT, any chance you could tell us what brand?
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