NO FEAR: DANGEROUS SPORTS - Ramp & Target Protection & Repair
No Fear is a very fast
Steve Ritchie designed game with
flowing ramp shots. Because of the sheer speed of this game the ramps take quite
a beating!
Many helpers including Dan Giuchi (thanks for the ramps!) Kim Mitchell and Gregg
Bizier made all this possible. Thanks guys!
Here is some nasty damage typical to the Jump ramp
And here is the patcher that I've made to restore support.
The wrap-around section also prevents damage on new ramps.
Let's see it installed on a couple ramps. Note that it is supposed to go
UNDER the existing ramp protector.
Note also that that the upper hole is intended for a wire tie to attach switch
wires as original but can be used as an alternative mounting point with a screw
and nut.
Nice factory appearance and so much stronger now!
The ramp entrances are also lacking protection so I've made a
3 piece set to solve that problem.
Let's see them installed
And speaking of the ramp entrances, howzabout a pair of shiny
stainless ramp flaps!
Steve Duchac shows off my new ramp flaps, ramp protectors and color post sleeves
The 2 bank standup target is another weak part of this very
fast game. Typically the bracket that holds the assembly together breaks at the
base behind the left target. This is due to a twisting force as the target is
hammered by the ball. The screw hole in the bracket base is the pivot point, or
fulcrum. I've developed a brace that clamps over the existing bracket. This
brace is VERY thick and rigid which gives much needed support behind the left
target stanchion.
Here is a broken target assembly that's been welded. I'll file these welds down
so my brace sits flat. You can see that the screw hole is a natural fulcrum and
there is little support behind that left target stanchion.
Enter my new target brace made of .060 laser cut hard stainless. It will easily withstand the pounding that the factory bracket could not.
Various angles showing the brace installed. It is easily installed in place using a long magnetic 1/4" nut driver. The added thickness *may* require longer screws, not included.
And the shooter eject protector shown installed. Can work with or without a passive ball stop.
All protected! Now you can play with No Fear! :)
The 3 piece
ramp entrance set is $40, the Jump ramp patcher is $20, shooter eject is $9 and the target brace is $8.50 or get the complete 5 piece kit for $75.
Add a pair of Cliffy's™ enhanced stainless ramp flaps for $15 more!
Add a set of 12 Cliffy's Premium Color Sleeves in
red, yellow, orange, blue - whatever colors you like, mix 'n match! - for only $9 more!
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