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ive got to do a cobra soon, ive never physically done one my self only at college years ago, can any one help me with some tips and tricks to make it easier and also how tight does it need to be, iirc you just get it as tight as you can with no aids, ie rachet straps to bring it ever so slighty inwards while you fix it on.....

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ive got to do a cobra soon, ive never physically done one my self only at college years ago, can any one help me with some tips and tricks to make it easier and also how tight does it need to be, iirc you just get it as tight as you can with no aids, ie rachet straps to bring it ever so slighty inwards while you fix it on.....

 

Try the manufacurers website here >> http://www.cobranet.de/en/3_einbauvorschrift.htm

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I,ve got a pocket size waterproof user guide for the boa bracing.

I'll get it an the post for you so you can see how it works.

I also have a small sample set up to send you (small fits in the palm of your hand or use on a bonsai)

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Hi V

 

i could go on for hours about bracing and planning instalation aims and inspections, but woiuld all get boring, the manufactrers info is fine but nothin like doing it with somone who has done the work before.

 

to that end a shameless plug we are running a 3 day bracing instalation and propping cource in september. covering the instalation and leading to an NPTC assessment in this area.

 

in fairness we were targeting the Cert. Arb people but all are welcome, for more info contact me off forum.

 

as for the differance between Cobra and BOA, lets just say the BOA is fro m one of the key designe guys of cobra who jumped ship, so they are very similar but there are some nice subtle extras.

 

cheers

 

kev

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Although both Cobra and Boa systems were designed by the same man Dr Lothar Wessolly, there are many differences in the 2 systems. The Boa system is now simpler and more advance. The main differences are the Boa cabling is a more open weave making it much simpler to splice with no tools requires. Apart from the cable, all components on the 2 tonne, 4 tonne and the soon to be introduced 8 tonne systems are common. To insert the shock absorber in the Boa system you dont need to use lubricant, you also dont need to heat seal an end cap on the Boa cable. The Boa system has a working life of 12 years compared to 8 years on Cobra and all other systems. Have a look at the Boa web site http://www.arboa.com if you need any other info

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Although both Cobra and Boa systems were designed by the same man Dr Lothar Wessolly, there are many differences in the 2 systems. The Boa system is now simpler and more advance. The main differences are the Boa cabling is a more open weave making it much simpler to splice with no tools requires. Apart from the cable, all components on the 2 tonne, 4 tonne and the soon to be introduced 8 tonne systems are common. To insert the shock absorber in the Boa system you dont need to use lubricant, you also dont need to heat seal an end cap on the Boa cable. The Boa system has a working life of 12 years compared to 8 years on Cobra and all other systems. Have a look at the Boa web site http://www.arboa.com if you need any other info

 

Cool....!

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