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Old 21 December 2007, 10:28   #1
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Rib Tube Suppliers ?

Hi Guys I have been asked to source decent quality fair priced rib tubes by a friend so can anyone recommend me a suitable tube manufacturer for avon sr4s sr5.4s etc instead of spending the big bucks on the genuine article Regards Gary
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Old 21 December 2007, 10:40   #2
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Hi.

I'm sure either of the Rib.net guys in Dartmouth will do you a decent set of tubes at a fair price.

Not sure what 'handles' either Paul Tilley or Ed are using these days however.
I'm sure sombody will post them.

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Old 21 December 2007, 10:47   #3
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i used ribcraft for my tubing and they did a great job at a fair price

you would need to call ribcraft and speak to mark

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Just stay away from Gemini Industries!!!!!
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It might even be worth trying Avon - they've been promoting their retube business. There was a post on this a while back.

At least if you get a price from them you know the most you're going to pay!
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just taken mine (5.4)down to Henshaws Inflatables in Wincanton Yeovil, awesome job, kept it original, looks really superb, will post pick soon, they make tubes for all of the Large Maunufactures, Bladerunners,Pascoe,Solent,Atlantics etc etc and most of the Naval Ribs (so have the right plans and materials etc workshop manager is a ex Avon Guy!!
really friendly bunch, speak to Chris Hornidge,
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We use Paul Tilley in Dartmouth http://www.tidel.biz/
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you cant beat henshaws for tubes the guarantee they offer is second to NONE! biff at B A Marine
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Just my £0.02 but another vote for Paul Tilley from me. Excellent service - fair price - great quality product.

I also found Paul to be very communicative and helpful - even provided me with a photographic running commentary of the work in progress via email.

Couldn't ask for more
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