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Viper 640 Public Forums => Viper Discussions => Topic started by: Peter Bauer on March 23, 2013, 12:42:16 PM

Title: Holmenkol
Post by: Peter Bauer on March 23, 2013, 12:42:16 PM
I was thinking of applying to my spinn sock.  Anyone know if it's still hold anywhere?  I hear its pretty nasty, so it must work well.
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Somers Kempe on March 23, 2013, 05:35:34 PM
Drew Harper has some I think.  Shoot him a line.
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Garrett Johns on March 23, 2013, 07:03:58 PM
If you take the spin sock out to slick it up, watch out cuz that baby goes back into the cockpit.
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Jason Hyerstay on May 23, 2013, 08:48:41 AM
My neighbor has a business selling high-end ski racing gear and doing boot fittings and other stuff:

http://www.racestocksports.com

I noticed on his box trailer a sticker for Holmenkol, and I asked him about it yesterday, and if he could still get it. I remember Drew saying it was hard to get. My neighbor said the company went thru some hard times but he could get anything I wanted from them.

Since he mostly deals with their wax, can you guys tell me which product is used for sails?

Thanks,

jason
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Peter Beardsley on May 23, 2013, 09:55:55 AM
Seal n' Glide.  If you have a good source, would love to hear about it.
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Drew Harper on May 23, 2013, 12:06:29 PM
Seal and Glide has been removed from Holmenkol's line. They still make lots of wax, etc, but not seal and glide. They won't consider making a batch for less than 1000 gallons. They no longer want to distribute it so someone would have to take it on. 1000 gals cost is unknown but it sounded like $100K

We bought a lot of it. Have quite a few of the smaller kits and even a few large kits. Stuff isn't cheap.

We've searched high and low for an alternative. Can't fine one
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Peter Bauer on May 24, 2013, 12:01:00 PM
I found some at Hartley Boats Chandlery in the UK.  They're on the web.  Be prepared for a huge DHL charge.
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Ben Steinberg on May 24, 2013, 05:29:22 PM
The kite surfers use something similar. I forget the name but maybe worth researching. Is still cheaper than upgrading to impregnated sailcloth.
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Mark Hinrichs on June 10, 2013, 04:53:50 PM
Yes, I bought through Hartley since seeing the info, thanks....It was expensive, but I received the stuff this week. 
Title: Re: Holmenkol
Post by: Drew Harper on June 11, 2013, 11:50:09 AM
I still have Holmenkol in stock. $44.95 plus $7 shipping for a 25ml kite (just enough for a Viper Kite) and we still have a few 100ML kits at $150 plus $8 shipping.