Anybody know of a replacement Gore-Tex vent screw to replace the stock vent screw on Slingshot Wingcraft V1 boards? I can add a Gore-tex vent in the nose of the board, but would be nice to just replace the stock vent screw.
Yeah, I'm lazy, often forgetful and frequently travel to/from hot/cold high-elevation climates to sea level.
Thanks in advance,
-Barry
Wingcraft [V1] Replacement Gore-Tex vent screw?
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Re: Wingcraft Gore-Tex vent screw?
If this helps, the stock vent screw is:
M12 x 1.5 with a 16mm hex head.
M12 x 1.5 with a 16mm hex head.
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Re: Wingcraft Gore-Tex vent screw?
I just ordered one of these 'Goretex-like' vents from Greenlightsurfsupply...
Will update when it arrives.
Will update when it arrives.
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Re: Wingcraft Gore-Tex vent screw?
Just found this M12 LTW-series vent from Amphenol. Should be available from electronic parts distributors like Newark, DigiKey, etc. Need to differentiate the three [?} flow ratings, two colors and four different o-ring colors. Talk about choices. Also need to see if there's enough room around the deck recess and the flats on the vent to install it.
Edit: There are two color choices [gray/black], high and low flow versions and either hydrophobic or oleophobic membrane models. So, a total of eight choices for the M12 X 1.5 plastic model.
Edit: There are two color choices [gray/black], high and low flow versions and either hydrophobic or oleophobic membrane models. So, a total of eight choices for the M12 X 1.5 plastic model.
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Re: Wingcraft [V1] Replacement Gore-Tex vent screw?
Anybody know how long these Gore-Tex vents last? And how do you know when they've gone bad so you have to replace them? Just unscrew them and visually inspect?
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Re: Wingcraft [V1] Replacement Gore-Tex vent screw?
These types of vents have been used for years in windsurf, surf and SUP boards [the V2 Wingcraft now uses one]. I recall the first generation vents for windsurf boards were problematic [they failed and leaked]. In the past, I installed [drill and epoxy] similar vents in both a 11' RRD and 10'3" Exocet SUP, which didn't fail in the 2-3 years I owned them.
I am a bit leery of the Gore 'like' knockoff coming from Greenlight though. I'll definitely test it to make sure it doesn't leak. I'm also going to buy a couple of the vents that Amphenol sells with a real Gore-Tex brand membrane. I couldn't find a spec on the burst strength of the membrane, but the waterproof rating is at 2m of water, which is about 3psi.
I would also be interested in experience from others...
I am a bit leery of the Gore 'like' knockoff coming from Greenlight though. I'll definitely test it to make sure it doesn't leak. I'm also going to buy a couple of the vents that Amphenol sells with a real Gore-Tex brand membrane. I couldn't find a spec on the burst strength of the membrane, but the waterproof rating is at 2m of water, which is about 3psi.
I would also be interested in experience from others...
JakeFarley wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:46 pmAnybody know how long these Gore-Tex vents last? And how do you know when they've gone bad so you have to replace them? Just unscrew them and visually inspect?
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