Waffle Boards

[Doodlebug]

Hiya,

Anyone used the GRP waffle boards, are they any good, which thickness is best 38mm or 50mm, sound a daft question but i wondered if they are supposed to flex slightly so they dont break.

Im thinking of getting some to use with the Disco as I found I suddenly had a need for some when stuck up Stanage Edge Monday!!

Any comments gratefully received!

[colintandy]

:D hi Doodlebug i got both thicknesses and they work well yes they do flex but you do get damage if using on rocks or other sharp edges must always wear gloves as they tend to splinter on the edges other than that they easy stored and very very usefull in many different situations regards colin

[muddyweb]

38mm is fine for the use you are looking at.  Get the longest ones you can find.  They will flex in use... they'll also make a bit of a cracking noise, so don't be alarmed ;-)

[fish]

I have just bought a pair of 38mm, GRP  sand ladders off eblag for £32 inc p&p.

[Budgie]

I think I paid about £35 for 50mm ones off Ebay as well.

I've got bolt fixings on the roofrack for storage, ease of access & it keeps the mud out of the vehicle.  

[Range Rover Blues]

That cracking noise is delamination, the structure of the grp breaking down.  I don't think the 38mm ones are really strong enough.  In the pictures above you can see them being used double thickness which is a good idea.  For the cost (£32) it's cheaper to get 2 pairs of the thinner ones and have more flexibility in their deployment.  On grass or mud where they are supported they can safely be used singularly.  Ultimately every time I've got them out I've found them no help, other than as a jack base or to stop me slipping on my a**e :roll:

[muddyweb]

That doubling up is to reduce the approach angle as much as anything else...   on a steep slope like that (especially on vehicles with long noses) you can't always get the wheel on before you hit the wall.

I've been using 38mm for years and I reckon they are strong enough.  (The good ones are at least)


These are 38mm :  

So are these :


Not hugely clear pictures, but hopefully it will give an idea.