Page 1 of 1
Extra long tiller extension
Posted: Thu 24 Mar 11, 20:10
by jean louis
I am looking for an extra long tiller extension for my DF 800 fixed wings "Stress Free". It must be long enough to steer from the trampoline or even from the amas.
Are your extensions custom made or which mark sell them ?
Thank you / merci
Kenavo
Jean Louis
Re: Extra long tiller extension
Posted: Fri 25 Mar 11, 7:59
by Henrik
I have a (two) telescopic Ronstan Battle Stick. The longest is 1530 mm - 2490 mm.
It works well even it is a little to short.
When i am steering in the cockpit i have a shorter Battle Stick 740 mm - 1210 mm.
It is easy to change between the two sticks.
I use to adjust the length of the telescopic tillers a lot.
Posted: Sat 26 Mar 11, 18:02
by tpaliwoda
I used to use a old "Hobie Cat" hotstick when I had my 25. I could sit on the windward amma and steer from there.
It may be easier trying to find a beach cat tiller then a more traditional extendable tiller.
Fancy - but not realy usefull
Posted: Sat 02 Apr 11, 23:59
by Christian
Tiller extension - made an extra long one - just as a simple connection on the existing short tiller extension. It is a 2m aluminium tube – I store it in the boom.
It is long enough to sit on the ama and sail. But it feels akward. Too far away from mainsheet. I hardly use it.
So make a simple prototype and try it out first – it looks fancy to sail from ama – but it is not practical.
/Christian