lifetime of universals

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Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:12:58 -0700 (PDT)
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On Fri, 27 Sep 2002, Manuel Paunet wrote:

>
> I'd like to know what is the lifetime of the rubbery thing on the mast base
> We french call it a "diabolo", I think some call it a universal (not sure)
> anyway I mean that black-funny-shaped-flexible part on the mast base
> I broke plenty of stuff but never that bit
> so I m not sure how often I should replace it
> did anyone break that? if yes, how old was it?
>

- Generally it's called a "universal". There was a rash of them
breaking about 4-5 years ago, basically a bad batch from manufacturer.
I check mine for cracks pretty often and retire them after 2-3
seasons regardless. When they do break there is a pretty good
chance that the board will get trashed in the process ( mast
base slams into deck of board ). IMHO, $40 is cheap insurance.

- Booker C. Bense

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