Tube battens are usually made up of three parts - a thin, very flexible tube in the luff, a thick, less flexible tube in the centre section and a thinner end section.
The problem:Tube battens are sensitive - one crash or a little shorebreak and the batten is broken. Sail battens are always most stressed in the mast area, where the profile is deepest. If the batten breaks here, it can be patched up in a makeshift manner, but sooner or later it is advisable to replace the batten.
The material: - Sandpaper - Tape - Measuring tape - Saw - Superglue (e.g. Toolcraft Ropid 100; €4.90) - Remains of an old tube batten
Oli's tip:Always keep the remains of broken battens, the next repair job is sure to come.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
