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made in britain
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can be personalised
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eco-friendly
ENTIRELY MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Be prepared to stand out from the masses with our fabulous vintage sailcloth windbreak. An essential item for those in search of the classic British beach holiday experience and updated by us for modern living.
We were the first company to make windbreaks from old sails, way back in 2008. Since then the concept has been copied widely but we're confident that ours are not only the original but also the best. Choose a Reefer windbreak and you are purchasing a family heirloom that future generations will treasure.
Every recycled sailcloth windbreak we make is completely unique. We select only the softest sails we can find, each with its own character and colour. You'll always find original seam details in the panels and often the original sailmaker's logo, class logo or sail number, batten pockets, reefing lines and re-inforcement patches. As with all our products you can view more about the history of the sail on our website, often with a photograph of the sail in action!
Once the panels are assembled we add our signature reefing lines to secure the rolled up windbreak and a carry handle carefully positioned for perfect balance. No need for a carry bag, although we'll supply one if you ask. We attach our signature 'tell tale' sail trim streamers to each panel for ultimate authenticity which are matched to your colour choice of logo and significant numbers.
All edges are reinforced with zig zag sewn sailcloth binding tape, standard sail making detailing which we always incorporate but omitted on cheaper copies.
The windbreak is fitted with both an iPod and book pocket. Both are positioned above sand and sea level, the iPod pocket is large enough for car keys or change for ice creams too, the book pocket is a generous size, designed to take a standard size A4 magazine. Your copy of 'Coast' will be quite safe!
The generous length sturdy 28mm diameter sustainable softwood poles are made for us locally and feature metal reinforcing rings on their heads so they won't split with enthusiastic mallet work. We could use cheaper, thinner far eastern poles but choose not to on grounds of quality and provenance. Each pole is attached to the sailcloth with our unique webbing hangers, secured with a rust proof stainless steel screw through a nickel grommet fitted to the webbing. This allows the windbreak panel to slide on pole when required sitting at ground level even when the poles have to be driven a long way into soft sand. They also stop the poles sliding out in transit. Attention to detail again, rather than cost.
Our pole maker also produces a fantastic range of classic beech head mallets and we've commissioned our own version for use with the windbreak. The octagonal head can be knocked off the shaft with a simple tap of the shaft on the ground to reduce bulk if required. An optional extra which we recommend for use on the campsite too.
Your choice of two significant numbers in red, blue, grey and black, we'll add matching 'tell tale' sail trim streamers to each panel too.
If you want more personalising, a special colour sailcloth or have particular idea in mind give us a call to discuss, we make many one off designs!
Panel height: 110cm, panel length: 3000cm or 4000cm, pole length: 140cm
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22 Jun 2011
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