mixmkr
Well-Known Member
The prices are great, but I was kinda surprised by the medium quality overall. I ordered a quick release for the gooseneck, and it almost seems to be made of plastic, but chrome colored. Works ok, however...just cheezy feeling. The threaded bolt was too long, searching for bit of sail to tear, so that had to be altered. The plastic washers didn't fit either. At least I didn't have to drill out my gooseneck for it to fit, like I've read. Not sure I would have drilled out a nice bronze piece for this item... but...anywayzz
Next I ordered the mast bottom cap. Just loose in the box...no pins, etc For now I just wedged it in with a single wrap of electrical tape to make it very snug. Don't think I'll worry about securing for now as I don't see it coming out in the near future. IF so...another $8 isn't going to break the bank.
Lastly got the hiking strap... this seemed pretty nice for the $ and they thru in some Port/Stb stickers...I guess thinking they'd be needed at some point.
All in all...all very LOW cost...should be all very usable, but I kinda winced at the quick release and looked for "China" somewhere on it.
Next I ordered the mast bottom cap. Just loose in the box...no pins, etc For now I just wedged it in with a single wrap of electrical tape to make it very snug. Don't think I'll worry about securing for now as I don't see it coming out in the near future. IF so...another $8 isn't going to break the bank.
Lastly got the hiking strap... this seemed pretty nice for the $ and they thru in some Port/Stb stickers...I guess thinking they'd be needed at some point.
All in all...all very LOW cost...should be all very usable, but I kinda winced at the quick release and looked for "China" somewhere on it.