Shock Mitigation flooring

Steve_B · 17 May 2010, 10:28

I would to put some flooring down for the helm and crew positions, as they may end up doing some long shifts.

I know of the Skydex, but trying to get hold of them or the flooring is proving difficult. Does anyone know where or who I can get hold of this from or alternative products?

Thanks
Steve

chewy · 17 May 2010, 10:53

I use grass matting/cow matting. Works well and is cheap.

Quickflash · 17 May 2010, 11:32

I think you mean these; http://www.seashocks.com/

I have them on my boat but I am not convinced that they really are a major improvement. Although they are relatively heavy, they can blow overboard.

chewy · 17 May 2010, 11:37

This is what I use, works really well:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grass-Rubber-P...item2eace03aa9

Tim M · 17 May 2010, 11:50

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Originally Posted by chewy

This is what I use, works really well:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grass-Rubber-P...item2eace03aa9

Doubt that absorbs much shock. Plus I'm guessing the amount of time you spend bouncing around in your 4m Searider is going to be slightly different to the crew of Steve's 9m.

Dirk Diggler · 17 May 2010, 11:59

doesn't the salt water harm the grass?

PeterM · 17 May 2010, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250kts

I would to put some flooring down for the helm and crew positions, as they may end up doing some long shifts.

I know of the Skydex, but trying to get hold of them or the flooring is proving difficult. Does anyone know where or who I can get hold of this from or alternative products?

Thanks
Steve

They are based in Christchurch & I 'think' I have some contacts I'll look out when I get in.

Steve_B · 17 May 2010, 13:10

Thanks Pete

I have an 01425 number, so thought it must be reasonably local, but there is no reply or message option.

Steve

EdPed · 17 May 2010, 13:50

You want to speak to John Haynes
01425-280976
info@shockmitigation.com

John used to sell the flooring developed by Nike.
I think you have to buy it direct from the USA now, but i am sure he will give you the details.

Ed - MRL
Stingher, Predator & Redbay Ribs
www.mrl-uk.com

chewy · 17 May 2010, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

Doubt that absorbs much shock. Plus I'm guessing the amount of time you spend bouncing around in your 4m Searider is going to be slightly different to the crew of Steve's 9m.

I'm more than happy with it and if you look at Bogi's recent photos you'll see the Zodiac also had it fitted.
By all means buy shock mitigation flooring but for £15 I'd try a roll of that first.

PeterM · 18 May 2010, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250kts

Thanks Pete

I have an 01425 number, so thought it must be reasonably local, but there is no reply or message option.

Steve

Sorry Steve I know I had the details as I spoke to the guy at Ribex 2008 & Louise realised she went to school with him ! I think it must have been 'organised' at some point and is not whre I thought it was -vanished for the moment ... I'll keep looking.