Metal tire belt shards

[Slappy]

What are the areas at the spit to avoid all these nasty metal shards Coop? Sounds nasty to deal with so I hope they aren't covering the whole launch.

[jusgivner]

They are pretty much everywhere, really hard to see as well, they blend in with the pea gravel. I have already had to repair 4 pin holes in just 2 sessions. I also stepped on one I think and It's been bothering me for about a week now. It feels like a glass sliver, and hard to find

[Slappy]

Any pics so I know what to look for?

I guess the mats wont be out until May.

[al-kiteta]

I got one in my wetsuit today and it keeps biting the inside of My ass.

[al-kiteta]

Oh wait, metal shards?
Fudge

[AY.]

I'm assuming the only solution would be to get the mats out! Are they already laid out? If not I would be willing to help out

[bluevelvet]

I'm assuming the only solution would be to get the mats out! Are they already laid out? If not I would be willing to help out

The mats which are part of SWS should be out no earlier then the 15th of may as per the lease I would expect.

[ToddP]

I have a 24" wide magnet on wheels, usually used for cleaning up nails from jobsites. I dont have the time to head up to the spit to help sweep the launch area, but if it's really that bad, and someone wants to do the work, I'd be happy to lend it out.

[ceejay]

let's give it a go Todd. Are you in Squamish, or? I am. Could give it a go this weekend

[ToddP]

Hey Ceejay,

I'm on the North Shore, but I'll try to get it up to the spit for the weekend.

[roxstock]

Have the metal shards been cleared up? If not, are they all over the launch area or in one specific place?

[cglazier]

This is no longer an issue. People (like me) have been kiting with no problems.

CG