Topic: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts

[danny7147]

The feel and flex is actually almost identical to original ones. They aren't at all brittle or fragile, and you can bend them, perhaps, about 4mm without fear of it snapping but are solid and firm too :-) I'm actually pretty sure I'm using the same material that Sinclair did, because other than the colour it's almost impossible to tell the difference from mine! Interestingly, my original one has the red sticker slightly offset, in the flag too, and even that's the same! I do think that as a budget alternative you'd be hard pressed to tell it apart and for safety rather than show they make a great alternative!

[Luke S]

The feel and flex is actually almost identical to original ones. They aren't at all brittle or fragile, and you can bend them, perhaps, about 4mm without fear of it snapping but are solid and firm too :-) I'm actually pretty sure I'm using the same material that Sinclair did, because other than the colour it's almost impossible to tell the difference from mine! Interestingly, my original one has the red sticker slightly offset, in the flag too, and even that's the same! I do think that as a budget alternative you'd be hard pressed to tell it apart and for safety rather than show they make a great alternative!

Did Sinclair make flags, if so I have never seen one 

[danny7147]

The flag' s the plastic part I've moulded

[pso-buzz]

Hello

These look amazing and from the photos it's almost impossible to see which one is original and which one is re-made.

I have one of the original ones and one of prongs that fit into the poles has snapped and is stuck in it.  It looks to me like the prongs on your new one are a bit short like you have taken a mold from one with snapped prongs.

Does anyone have any tips for making the shorter prongs stick in the poles? 

[kamilb1998]

Hello

These look amazing and from the photos it's almost impossible to see which one is original and which one is re-made.

I have one of the original ones and one of prongs that fit into the poles has snapped and is stuck in it.  It looks to me like the prongs on your new one are a bit short like you have taken a mold from one with snapped prongs.

Does anyone have any tips for making the shorter prongs stick in the poles?

I've had to use super glue to hold mine in - it kept coming off on potholes.

[danny7147]

Mine are actually a really tight fit so don't have that problem :-)

[Lancealot]

Evostick if they are the same size that Danny7147.

If shorter I had tapped a hole on the centre and used a small screw and then glued.

Lance

[pso-buzz]

Evostick if they are the same size that Danny7147.

If shorter I had tapped a hole on the centre and used a small screw and then glued.

Lance

Hi Lance

I like the idea of taping and putting a screw in it as I need to dismantle it for storage. I will buy a small tap.

Thanks

Simon

[danny7147]

Now sold 5 with good reports so far! We had a fun-filled plastic evening a couple of nights ago so now have them in stock rather than made to order :-) Message me if interested!

[PLOD11]

Just sent you a message re these and the indicators.

John

[mhurt]

Mine arrived yesterday and I'm more than happy with it. I haven't fitted it yet but it will certainly help with visibility to other road users.

[Luke S]

Mine arrived yesterday and I'm more than happy with it. I haven't fitted it yet but it will certainly help with visibility to other road users.

When I go out on my C5 I always have the Hi Viz mast on

[danny7147]

I'm really glad to hear it! With the colour etc they aren't identical to the originals, but for the safety point of view they do look and feel like the originals, and a lot cheaper :-)

[PLOD11]

What is the length of the original poles ??

[danny7147]

Originals are 60cm. Because my tubes and heat shrink comes in 1m lengths it means I offer two sizes, 50cm which with the flag is £20 posted, or I can do 60cm but it's £26 posted :-)