Zip slider wanted

[extravert]

Where can I get a specific zip slider that I need. I know what I want - a YKK Vislon size 10. Usual local haberdashers don't have anything that big.

The sliders always seem to corrode away to a pile of white powder after a few years. I can't be the only one who needs replacements.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I hope to own a real boat.

 

[pvb]

Don't know whether this would work, but YKK have a <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.ykkukcatalogue.com/index.htm>website with an online catalogue</A> where you can order samples of various zips. You'd probably have to register in a plausible business name, but you might be able to get what you want cheaply or maybe free. Alternatively, you could just ring them up and ask them for a slider - can't see why they shouldn't send you one and it wouldn't be worth their while raising paperwork for it.

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[Jools_of_Top_Cat]

Tanya just replaced our canopy zips from YKK, she built the canopy last year replacing everything but the zips, they went a couple of months ago. YKK do not sell direct to the public, a little like Icom as I just found. I will get the dealers address she used and post it on to you tonight.

We may also have a spare from the old zip, if she did not throw it out, it may just fit yours, I will ask her that also.

<hr width=100% size=1>Julian

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[Andy_H]

Have you tried C & J Marine at Chichester? www.cjmarine.co.uk. I bought some zip sliders from them at the Southampton Boat Show, although not sure what make/type. They are very helpful if you need advice.

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[dickhicks]

You can get them from <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.pointnorth.com>http://www.pointnorth.com</A> (or is it .co.uk?)or from Baseline

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[Jools_of_Top_Cat]

Ok, got details, sorry, she threw out old sliders.

The prices of this company are excellent, so anyone needing textiles etc in the future give them a look see.

Frank Pine Ltd (DAWK)
Crown Mill
1 Crown St
Salford
M3 7DH
Tel: 0161-834 0456
Fax: 0161-832 0385


<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.frankpine.co.uk/welcome.html>Website DAWK</A>

<hr width=100% size=1>Julian

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.topcatsail.co.uk/TC_IrishCruise_2003_00.html>Irish Cruise</A>

 

[extravert]

Re: Zip supplier found

Thanks. These were the only people interested in supplying me some sliders.

Although mainly a trade supplier they will supply retail. They will make up any configuration and length of zip as a one off special order as well. This will be a great service to anyone trying to do a diy sailcover or hood. My jib cover has a 12m zip and I have never before found a supplier for the likes of this. This company supplies special zips to sailmakers as well so they understand marine applications.

The zip expert is on 0161 832 3262.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I hope to own a real boat.